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Yes I mean tv. I also do the same sometimes.. he’s either on me practicing gripping the remote or I put him in his play gym with all his toys and he will look at the tv at times. I’m conscious of what I put on though, I’ll watch stuff with animals or the sensory vids on YouTube. Recently I’ve discovered Miss Katie and he loves that. I figured if it’s educational then it may be good. He is also hitting his milestones and stuff. Lately I’ve just been wondering if we are doing enough so would like to see what others are doing if they don’t allow screen time.
When my little girl was that age, she had about 10-15 mins whilst I did something quickly. It was only Ms Rachel and dancing fruits. Everyone’s beliefs differ but just do your own research and come to a conclusion. If it helps you get a few bits done or give you a lil bit of time to make a cuppa and rest for a bit I don’t think it’ll do harm. I think it’d become harmful if it was for long periods and extremely often as they can get overstimulated pretty easily and a lot of other reasons. She never had my phone or any tablet tho, only the tv and she was kept a good distance away from it. Only when she reached 1 she really became interested in the tv. We still limit it, but she does watch for longer now. It helps me get stuff done around the house
No, not for babies that small. Tummy time, play mats, sensory cards or mirrors, time on a foil blanket etc. they don’t need you to interact 100% of the time, so you could have a break whilst he’s doing something like that? Or have your chill time when he naps?
@Dionne Definitely wouldn’t want him to get overstimulated. Thanks so much for sharing 💕
@Chloe these are great ideas, thanks so much 💕 I wish I could chill when he’s sleeping, he keeps rolling on his tummy and I am keeping watch like a hawk while getting the house together and also giving the dogs some love within that time as well haha
We do activities and walks during the day but TV relax time in evenings before bedtime, it’s how me and my husband relax ourselves. When the TV is on our little one watches snippets but we make sure she has her toys and we play with her and give her attention at the same time so she’s not just left to sit and watch TV. Also most of that time in the evening she’s feeding or dozing anyway so doesn’t watch a lot. It’s about moderation in my opinion, and our little one is still reaching milestones etc. When she, and I, have been sick or when she’s struggled after jabs we’ve had cuddle TV days but the films and programmes are suitable for kiddies (lots of Disney!). No phones or tablets near her.
4 month old is wayy too young for TV time in my opinion at that age they're happy with a teething toy, rattle or even some tin foil will keep them occupied for a 10-20 mins at a time. Play mat or bouncer chair if you have are helpful x
Until almost 1 I used to watch whatever I wanted 🤣 (usually Gilmore girls)
I do some tv maybe an hour or two with little brakes
We don’t do screen time, I interact and play with him and when I’m not it’s good for their development to play independently with toys on a mat as part of play, screen time is just not necessary especially not for a baby, nothing can replace interaction with people and seeing the real world x
You really shouldn't, let him explore the real world!
I sometimes put the tv on in the background (not often though, we usually have music on) while my girl is napping but if she wakes up and gets distracted by it then I turn it off. She’s only awake for an 1.5-2hrs at a time so what with feeding and bum changes it doesn’t matter to me not having it on. I never really watched much anyway before she was born, it’s mostly just noise
No screens for babies, it’s too much for they’re little brains
Thank you so much everyone for the input, this definitely helps and has now given me a few ideas to keep him entertained during our days. 💕💕
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Avoid things such as dancing fruit that is super over stimulating (new fruits constantly, lots of colours etc.)
When you say screen time do you mean phones and tablets or tv? We watch films and things in short bursts but no phones or tablets... mainly I put my LG in either her bouncer or laying on the sofa with me and some toys and she is happy 😊