Watching a movie

My baby is 3 months I do everything I can to keep her entertained without the tv but I’m not perfect. There are definitely some days I have a lot to get done so we watch educational videos of the abcs and when all else fails we watch whatever I want

I'm so tired with entertaining him at 3 months and try so hard for him not to watch the screen. I'm scared to just give in sometimes

When days feel too long I definitely put on some of the oldie versions of shows such as Blues Clues or Winnie the Pooh to fill in gaps in between feedings and naps, I try to at least do so with him in the floor so he gets some tummy/floor time

Do it. Save your sanity and pick a low stimulating movie so your baby doesn’t get overstimulated. There’s lots of info and recommendations online. Your child will inevitably end up using screens, and as long as you’re not using it as a crutch to distract your baby it’ll be fine.

My daughter watches hey duggee shes 15 weeks in the morning whilst i finish off a fw bits only for 10 mins and the other day she was super unsettled due to teething and refused her nap we actually ended up watching despicable me for like 30 mins before bath time she loved it x

We have films and TV on relatively often as background noise, and always have done. As long as it’s not overly stimulating and not right in their face (like on the tv rather than on a phone or tablet right in their eyeline) I don’t really see the harm, they’re not really watching anyway x

Screens really aren't the enemy 😅 screens and technology are very much a part of modern society, there's no avoiding them forever. Obviously moderation and appropriateness are important, but if you want to just cuddle and watch a film with your baby, do it! My girl has chicken pox, as well as teething and still battling a cough so Thursday we went for a walk, then cuddled on the sofa and watched Aladdin, I think we both needed it 😅

i think people think they’ll be judged if they watch tv with their child or something. there’s a thing called balance, as long as you don’t stick them in front of a screen all day every day and you guys actually do other things as entertainment, what’s the issue? you’re connecting back to the world unlike some folks. they won’t even really remember it at 4 months lol

The problem isn’t the baby watching the tv, the problem is moderation. My daughter is 4 months old and she watches Mickey Mouse clubhouse once every few days and even though her tv time is spread out over the week she absolutely adores Mickey Mouse, nothing compares to see that big smile on her face when she hears “ hey everybody it’s me Mickey Mouse” 😭😭it absolutely melts my heart 😭 when the episodes on sometimes she will watch the screen for a little bit and sometimes she’ll be facing me as I have it on in the background and I act it out for her ♥️ either way don’t shelter you’re child from having these sweet moments with you out of fear of what others may think because some parents will be quick to tell you you’re wrong yet they’d be the first one to throw an iPad or a games console infront of their older kid and they can use the excuse that the kids older so it’s acceptable but their not paying attention to the fact that age doesn’t matter….

…if you’re not the one stimulating you’re kid old or young don’t you dare open you’re mouth to say what other parents should be doing with their baby! Have you’re sweet moments hun and don’t let anyone who didn’t carry you’re baby for 9 months even make u feel down or low for trying to share these moments with you’re child♥️people need to learn not to parent kids that aren’t theirs! you’ve got this 🥰 & it sounds like you’re smashing it already with the time you’re putting in with little one 🥺

Why not just play a movie and have your baby facing away from it? We did this while we ate dinner, until he out grew his bouncer. Studies have shown that screen time before 18 minths-2 years decreases their ability to focus, increases behavioural outbursts and has a lifelong effect on their executive functioning.

dude just do it. if they're watching TV every day that's not so great, but if you're having a long day, sit down, cuddle, and watch the movie. baby will probably fall asleep anyway.

We probably watch too many movies/TV as a family but I don't see the harm. My toddlers are absolutely not allowed any phone/tablet screen time though. I've even had to politely tell my MIL not to use her phone for videos in public. No need. But some wholesome screen time at home? Especially when sick or the weather is bad? Not gonna hurt them. And in my experience, under the age of 12 Mo my kids generally ignored the TV (adult programs like law and order. I didn't play overstimulating stuff like cartoons or kids shows. And cut screen time after 12 mo)

My daughter is almost 5 months and I was legit just sitting here thinking how boring she is 😂 I’m like wtf do you even do with an almost 5 month old baby? She doesn’t even like her toys. So we just look at each other all day until she starts crying about something, then I put her to sleep. Literally every day is like that lol

There is a thing called Movies for Mommies and Stars and Strollers where you take your bBy to the cinema. So you are for sure not alone in this.

Mine loves Kipper. As long as they aren't watching it for long periods then low stimulating shows in moderation seems fine to me.

Thank you ladies 🩷

I have the TV on often at home, I don't see the issue?! My baby isn't watching it anyway 😅😅