4 month old loves tv
My 4 month old loves tv. She talks to the characters and watches intently. She didn't miss a thing. But I'm worried about how much she likes it. That's the way my mom was able to entertain her while I was working.
How do you guys feel about it? Any suggestions for safer shows? I like background noise while I do stuff and I don't want her over stimulated or anything if she thinks to watch for a minute.
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I try to put on movies with lots of nature in it even shows she also really likes to watch vice gripe garage lol I face my 4 month old away from the TV but to where she can still hear them talking and that seems to keep her entertained as well
I think thats definitely individual based. I have 7 children 2 bonus sons. My first 2 i had when young and yes tv was somewhat babysitter. My 4 boys not so much at all. But with my 4 month old.NOT AT ALL. I dont let her watch any TV or even music I listen to i won't let her listen to it. I settle for some Disney songs, classical music and SOME nursery rhymes. Nothing else. My husband asked when she could and I said probably around 5 yrs. I know its difficult for some. But I feel like for me im capable sonic going to do it. For others its not the same. I think you need to figure out whats best for you and your situation
While I do stuff, I listen to music, sing and dance to him (he loves it) but when I’m watching TV with him or when he’s going to sleep, he’ll either listen to or watch Bluey (he’ll talk to them and laugh at what they say, I think it’s how they talk cause when I mimic them he laughs too lol)
This isn't engagement, this is called "hijacked attention." She seems fascinated because her brain is actually being overwhelmed and inundated by flashing lights and bright colours. It looks like engagement, but it's actually overstimulation. Instead of focusing on developmental things, her brain's attention is being hijacked by the program. If you notice her sitting and staring for long periods, unmoving, that's what's happening, and it's one of several reasons tv isn't advised at this age.
Screens are definitely a big no here too. It’s not recommend before 3 anyway and even show « for babies ». We listen to some music, rhymes, I sing to him a lot and dance even with him. They need to learn, and it’s always gonna be by doing never just by listening. There is nothing engaging about tv, they got few hours awake they are suppose to explore not just stares.
My husband agree that instead of putting them in front of the tv, putting them in a play pen with toys is as simple for us, definitely better for them. I don’t always have the time to engage him all day long, for sure. But I find a lot of different things to do with them that is beneficial. When my mom babysit she goes for walks or bring him for her activities like groceries or taking a coffee with friends, playing with water in tummy time, long bath with toys, read a book. There is games like pik a boo and mine love the pat a cake game.
Now everyone do different things, and deal with there own situations.
My mom works from home and is able to watch my baby but not entertain her a lot since she's on phones. Am I bad mom?
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