Watching tv

I do this whenever I need to get things done and I know he won’t tolerate something else like the play mat etc (can tell by his mood) it’s not for too long periods at a time and I think you’ve just got to do whatever works for you and your sanity so you can still have things done/ shower etc- they’ll be fine I wouldn’t worry about it

I wouldnt say its bad, we need to get thibgs done in the day. Id more pay attention to what they are watching, i will put on hey bear sensory on youtube (on the tv) or Childrens tv show but make sure its not american as i know a few children have picked up on this! We are enjoying paddington on netflix

I totally hear you! I have felt the same with my 3 month old. I've always had it on in the background whether it be Classic FM! Or I put on lullabies/sensory videos (not too many, more when I know she's awake awake), or the ocean videos/sounds/nature. It really either draws her attention and I feel she's seeing lots of lovely colours, or she is happy to stare at the ceiling 😂 play on her mat and blow raspberries. I even asked the health visitor... She said a little in background is fine. But when you're at home most days, there's only so much interaction you can do with baby. So I think a nice calming video or sing along won't hurt! She sleeps like a log, naps amazingly and is such a happy content baby! I have no issues. Outdoors always better of course! But I tend to stay in 2/3 days a week ☺️ as long as baby has other plays/interactions, I think a suitable video or music is fine! I tend to only watch my things if she's in a deep sleep 💤

I don't put my little one Infront of TV often (usually only when in swing chair with a black and white sensory video on) however went to in-laws yesterday and she was so engrossed in the F1 and was settled and happy so I allowed it 😅 As long as they aren't sat Infront of TV 24/7 I think it's fine to put it on on the odd occasion!

It’s not good, tv is way too stimulating to the little brain. Every time my baby tries to watch tv I turn him around so he can’t see it. Also little children should sit turned to their parents in the buggy for the same reason, so they won’t be over stimulated. I do “guerrilla cleaning” as I call it. Little laundry folded here and there. It’s ok if the home isn’t spotless when you have babies 😊

@Amy there is research saying it’s bad

@Jenny also research saying exposure to lots of language supports speech development so it is what it is

@Amy ofc but I would avoid tv for my baby because research have been clear it’s harmful. Talking and singing for your baby is the best way for a baby to learn a language

@Jenny sometimes jobs need to be done and if that is what someone needs to do then its not the end of the world to have short periods of time with selective choices

@Amy difference of opinion

@Jenny it would also be interesting how long ago this research was conducted. If it was the last couple of years or longer. Reading and singing is the best thing and most parents would encourage that but my six year old has no speech problems, development delays and she had tv from a baby. Snippets of tv. Not a lot. Every child is different. Apparently WHO say you should not carry your baby in a carrier for more then an hour at a time. All of this is guidelines. Take it or leave it. Our world is evolving. Our children are evolving with the world and our world is now one full of technology, screens, apps etc. I can’t imagine 30 mins of black and white sensory tv is harmful to a baby. Some people read too much in to “research”… my parenting style is I do what’s best for both my children and my sanity. Happy mum, happy children.

My little girl loves the telly I only let her watch 15/20 mins then it goes off and I put some music on no matter what’s on the telly whether it is baby sensory or music they are still watching Telly just do what you think is best for you specially when you need to get stuff done and your on ya own my little girl doesn’t watch it most the time she’s too busy looking at her toy bar on her chair

@Sarah I always find it interesting when people can’t see the difference between own experiences and statistics. Even if you haven’t had any problems yourself I would still be very careful telling others there is no harm. I mean everyone do what they do and I’m not here to point fingers, I’m far from perfect and I’m probably doing a lot of wrong decisions constantly. I just think it’s wrong to tell someone there is no harm when they don’t know that as a fact. Tv for babies can cause hyperactivity, delayed language development etc. maybe it’s not bad for all babies but I personally wouldn’t take the risk. I lower the standards instead for while. So what if the laundry takes days to sort out or if house is messy at times.

@Jenny have all them facts been proven though as a mum second time round my first baby loved the telly nothing wrong with her in fact she was so advanced for her age and still is she is now 16 it’s each to their own everyone will have a difference of an opinion everything changes over the years but like I said in my last comment do what’s best for you and what works for you as a parent mine is from my own experiences but statistics can be wrong too

@Dominique there is years of studies. Not everyone that’s smokes get lung cancer and not everyone who are fat will get a heart attack so ofc everyone are different and is affected differently. If you share your opinions and experiences I have no problems with that, but people here are saying to her that it won’t harm her baby, and they can’t say that for sure, I think that’s wrong. You see what I mean? I’m not saying for sure her baby will be harmed but there is a risk and she should be aware of this.