Can my nearly 5 month old watch an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?

Ms Rachel is more beneficial for the little ones

Idk what “we’re supposed” to do but lately my colic almost 5month old only calms down from his crying bouts with Mickey Mouse clubhouse. I say do what works for you. I have 4 older kids they are fine with screen time here or there.

I switch it up to sensory videos and other things as well, just curious about allowing “TV” or an episode or something 20 min or less to bridge time. Thank you!

You can do whatever you want with Your baby! My baby is 5 months and she is watching Mickey’s Funhouse, Bluey, basically anything that comes on Disney Junior. It’s perfectly fine, it keeps their attention and give you a chance to move around more freely.

My son will be 5 months this Thursday and he likes watching Pokémon. Our pediatrician just confirmed we're not using the TV as a babysitter and has had no issue with it. Sometimes parents just need a break and it's what will work

It’s your kid. You do you. Who cares what anyone else says about tv. My kids don’t have tablets or use a computer. I don’t care what anyone else thinks. They watch tv. They play doses of video games. There’s no way we as parents can entertain our kids all day long.

I have my daughter watch coco melon or ms Rachel

Mama, there’s all kinds of of stuff “they” say. They aren’t living your life and they don’t have your kid. Obviously there are some hard and fasts, and I always say follow doctor’s orders. But there will be many things you will choose to do that people disagree with. In fact, I dare you to find something you decide to do that someone doesn’t disagree with, lol! Don’t plop your kid in front of the tv for hours a you don’t have to mom…but if you need 30 minutes for sanity and to make things happen…I support your choice. You’re doing awesome 💕

I let my daughter watch Bluey and she’s 5 months. They episodes are short and it’s cute for me to watch with her. I recently got her watching Paisley’s Corner on YouTube and that is more of a learning show. I was hesitant when she was born to let her have screen time, but now it’s a life saver!

My 4 month old watches Daniel Tigers neighborhood and ms. Rachel. For probably no more than 20 min. here and there. Just enough to buy me time to get dressed in the morning or finish a pumping session. I noticed when I overdid it my baby was more fussy on those days than normal. So I try to not do it more than 2x a day. Do what you need to, but I’d pay attention to if he gets a bit more fussy or not.

I think if you have no history of kids needing glasses early when it’s ok sometimes. I brought my LG to see an eye doctor for a concern about her eye color and the doc said nothing was wrong but she checked her and said she might have a predisposition to become shortsighted (I started wearinng glasses early in school) so she strongly advised me no screen time at all if we want to prevent this. She said parents thinks some is ok but it’s not (if the baby has sensitive eyes)

My son loves ms rachel since he was 3 months. He only has it on during tummy time

My 5 month old is in love with ms Rachel it calms him down so fast. I try to limit his watch time but my husband is a truck driver so I’m alone with him mostly and it’s a lifesaver sometimes when he’s so upset or I need a break or a shower or to pick up some things quick etc… you gotta do what works for you 🤷🏼‍♀️ he will be ok!

Girl my 4 month old watches TV everyday I didn't know it was bad for them

My baby watches YouTube all the time and he is 5 month. It actually helps them to learn.

Also My niece is 1.5 yr old and she learned sign language and uses it everyday to communicate what she wants from Ms.Rachel.

Currently watching Tab Time!! And my baby is extremely smart for 5 months

My baby is 7 months old and screen time is unlimited and the tv is on all day for background noise or to just watch. I notice she plays with her toys more than she watches the tv but it keeps me sane! Do what you want with your baby. Who cares what tf anyone else says you should or shouldn’t do. They’re not raising your child.
We get outside and go on drives as well a lot so we’re not indoors all day but I see nothing wrong with watching Disney movies all day haha 😂

@Isabel this also sounds like it could be early signs of ASD. Have the parents ruled that out? The screenshot got cut off before it discusses the developmental effects on language which is what your cousin is struggling with.

Their communication also isn't nonexistent. If they're able to type on an iPad to communicate, that's still communication and very likely has nothing to do with screen time and more to do with how their brain works.

@Isabel but his language development isn't poor if he's able to read and type words. That's completely different than not speaking or being social.

I'm personally familiar with toddlers and ASD and I've looked at studies regarding screen time to make decisions for my own child. This is saying it delays language development, but typing and reading IS language development. Language is not just speaking.

@Isabel I'm absolutely not diagnosing. I actually specifically asked if that had been ruled out because the response to screen time is an intense and extreme one. It's fear mongering without having all the fact of potential neurodivergence. If he's reading and typing that's literally language development and therefore does not follow the pattern of being poorly effected by screen time.

@Isabel and if it hasn't been ruled out, it could actually only help him to have it pointed out that it follows symptoms of ASD and could help the family receive proper care for his development

@Isabel how would I realize that? In my first response I asked if that had been explored because it's a VERY extreme response and without any context all of your posts come across as "don't give your kid screen time or they won't speak." I've read the studies and language development comes in different ways and is very vague language. It does not specifically narrow down to selective mutism. I'm really happy he's getting speech therapy and the family is taking steps to get him on track! It's going to be so awesome when he does start speaking to them!

We do Mickey mouse fun house in the mornings for our almost 5 month old. Funhouse is really the only show that has kept his attention (he doesn't seem too interested in other shows). We only allow him to watch on the TV, and limit it to the mornings.

It really only keeps his attention while he's eating his bottle, and then after that I move him to a different activity (playtime or tummy time on his mat). We do have the TV on all day to have something in the background, but his daily activities do not focus around the TV. We take him out for walks, social activities with other moms, errands or high chair play time with music instead of the TV.

Mine watches Barney occasionally lol. He loves it. Only an episode, but he laughs the whole time

When my baby was in hospital he loved tv and he was only 8 weeks.. he’s always watched tv, he’s 11 month now and loves ms Rachel on YouTube. She’s great for helping there development, then that way I can potter on in the house.

I’ve put kid shows on for my son . He doesn’t know what’s going on yet . He just loves the music and the moving colors . Now that he can grab at toys and such he doesn’t care anymore about the screen he jumps in his jumper or moves his walker backwards.. he really doesn’t even look up anymore so now it’s background noise .

I’m glad you understood the post a bit more lol I’ve clearly detailed it’s a 20 min or less situation. There is no phone or iPad involved. I interact with my son all day long. We play, we talk, we read. My son was premature and hasn’t fallen behind on his (actual age) milestones to date. Some people just read hot words and respond. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I saw a video that talked about how using screen time for the benefit of all intentionally, and how it can help you be present for your kid. So if you need 5 or 10 minutes to clean up, sort out things so you can be present for your child after then that's turning up for both of you. Without that small break you might not be able to turn up for your child the way that will benefit them for the rest of the evening, be overwhelmed, be up later doing these things and miss out on needed rest.
You know how much time in a day and Even throughout the night you put into your kid. You know you are a good and present mum. If having him watch a little tv while you get things done so you can be 100% present with him after... you go continue to be a great and intentional mother.
I only have the tv on while I breastfeed and he watches a little bit while he burps if we are unable to go walk other wise he won't stop wiggling out of my arms!

Amen! We all experience enough mom shaming and unsolicited criticism without the ap! I hope you don’t leave though…’cause then we lose one of the good ones who just want to support other moms and help them survive while getting the same!

Thanks ladies for making me feel like I’m not alone in taking a few minutes to collect myself / organize the night to be more present for my son.

My baby watches mainly Barney and Sesame Street. I hate ms Rachel lol