Comments on: Are Baby Einstein videos any good for a baby or just a scam?

By: Emma'sMommy TTC

Emma'sMommy TTC — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:15:03 +0000

I love them, and so does Emma. She especially enjoys the Old MacDonald one. They are all about 1/2 hour long so they are good to keep baby happy while you fix supper, etc.

PS All that said, I am not a super mom that believes babies must be carried around all day and constantly entertained by you.

By: mouse_726

mouse_726 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:13:38 +0000

My twins who are now four years old loved them. We watched them together most of the time and I would talk about them while things were happening. They did learn to name animals/things on the farm/shapes and colors and do some sign language from the two signing videos we have. While I wouldn’t leave a kid alone in front of them all the time, I think that if the parent watches it with them and then reinforces the information with real-world things they can learn from them.

By: Donna- I luv my Lily-

Donna- I luv my Lily- — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:33:35 +0000

My 5 month baby girl and I like the lullaby video. I put it on in the background while I get her ready for the night. The music and images are soothing and I will sometimes sit in the rocker holding her, rocking her while it is on. I also read to her prior so I get lots of time with her. I see no problem using it as a wind down at the end of the day. We do lots of one on one play during the day, I don’t just leave her in front of it at night either that’s all. I am not sure about the effects on her but I like them because they are calming for her. When I am busy with supper also she will play on her floor mat with the baby van gogh one in the background- she plays and then watches, plays some and watches some, it often makes her laugh so I know she is enjoying it. For me if she is enjoying it and there is no harm to it, which do believe to be the case, then a short while is okay.

By: orchid115

orchid115 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:29:00 +0000

Personally, I think the only one who benefits is mom when her kid needs to be occupied so she can cook dinner. My daughter was never into them. I don’t blame her; they are the most mind numbingly dull videos on the planet. It is not recommended that kids under 2 years old watch ANY tv. But, like with most things, moderation is a good guide. If it wasn’t for Max and Ruby, I’d never be able to cook dinner myself.

By: rxing

rxing — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:11:46 +0000

MY son loved baby motzart, he loved the classical music, and watching the tv.

After a while, he didnt like the tv watching but still loved the Music

By: cathrl69

cathrl69 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:40:10 +0000

Do they do anything positive?

Probably not.

But if you want a few minutes occasionally to do something while your kids are occupied, they probably don’t do any harm either.

Your baby learns best from you, and from experience. Not from watching a screen. Never, ever use a video as a substitute for quality time with your kids.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:56:22 +0000

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1650352,00.html

No, more harm than good. It is best to keep your children away from T.V. until 2 years of age. However I know that not every mom can do this, not even I, so if you decide to put something on for them try sesame street- the only tv show proven to show results. But if you cant do that these are fine too.