Refund offered by Disney to Parents who purchased Baby Einstein Videos valid until March 10, 2010.
Does this mean that my nephews and nieces aren’t going to be smarter than they already are? I remember my sister going gaga over these videos – the so-called “turn your kids into Einsteins by watching these videos” product called “Baby Einstein“. She used to put them in front of the TV watching these videos for long periods of time while she’s working or doing laundry and stuff.
Well, according to New York Times , Disney has now offered a refund to anyone who has purchased the videos because according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, no baby should really be exposed to tv screens under the age of 2 because it affects the child’s attention span.
A team of lawyers concerned about the “deceptive advertising” threatened Disney that they will file a class action suit against the company unless they provide a full refund to anyone who purchased the Baby Einstein videos since 2004. The company’s website has now made a refund offer for any videos returned (without receipt) at the purchase price of $15.99 each up to four DVDs per household, may exchange the DVD for a different title or receive a discount coupon.
My sister’s kids are no longer infants and they are very smart and talented kids. I guess, I wouldn’t be able to credit those traits to the Baby Einstein videos now… maybe their prescription eye wear at such a very young age.
If you have any of the Baby Einstein Videos – you may opt for an exchange, obtain a refund in full or get a discount coupon until March 10, 2010. To participate, you must have purchased a Baby Einstein DVD between June 5, 2004 and September 4, 2009. Follow the website’s instructions and get your refund request coupon here.
