With the explosion of baby DVDs and starts BabyFirstTV, a television channel specifically for infants to, is the controversial issue once again the center of attention. Parents should watch television allow babies? Television is good for babies, or could even cause irreversible damage they cause? In an honest look at the pros and cons, there are many eye - doctors, teachers, parents and others - who are facing very similar to the idea of babies on TV, but for those who are involved in the creation and marketing of Baby DVD seems to be the best argument that there could be something to see as the parents that children see television anyway for age and education.
What is the American Association of Pediatrics says that babies and television?
The AAP has a very clear position on children / babies and television following:
"It can be tempting to put your baby or toddler in front of the television, especially for shows especially for children under two years created to see, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Maybe not! Early years are critical for the development of a child. Academy is concerned about the impact of television programs for children are determined under two years, and how they affect your child's development. pediatricians are strong to the emissions compared to, especially when toys used marketplace, games, dolls, unhealthy food and other products for children. Any positive effect of television on infants and toddlers is still to be tested an open question, but the benefits of the interaction between parents and children. least two years, talk, sing, read, listen to music or play, much more important for the development of children's TV programs. "
How television can negatively affect your child's development? First, remove the TV valuable babies time to interact with people and explore their environment. Second, the possible connections have been found between exposure to television in the early and later child care diseases. The topic deserves further study, but the current information is sufficient to elicit a strong reaction from the AAP.
Why parents leave a child TV?
If you really this question, you should not have children! Realistically, there are many parents who would never let you down, watch TV a child, but also other parents who need a break from time to time a baby DVD gives them the right to take a shower or even a minute to breathe and regroup time. Parents with babies with colic or other high-needs or special needs that are not really another effective way to get a break on some days.
Fortunately, the resources available to help parents and caregivers to find alternatives to the use of television as a babysitter. Also, if you decide you want or need to test a DVD for babies, has the research to DVD Special attention has led to stimuli and other needs of babies, so there are better options. The main thing is, if you consider that the AAP said, and at least two TV, make sure that every time the TV is very limited, and as interactive as possible.
Great choice for baby DVD
In my research on DVD made for babies, I found some that seems an appropriate age and provide the best possible value for babies, when they are used properly and in moderation. Some babies love DVD and why:
- Baby Einstein Discovery Kits: Baby Einstein Company has listened to the advice of pediatricians and child development specialists, and they have developed the screen into an interactive experience for a way to make babies. Encourage parents to see and play at the same time, Einstein Discovery Kits include baby DVDs and additional resources, such as a CD and Discovery cards or books.
- Eebee Adventure: Eebees Each DVD is a 10 minute segments that divided to focus on the concept of learning by modeling Eebee and other babies in three. Accent DVD learning through play and exploration, and a lot of information and ideas for parents included. I love this DVD because the adults in the model program, so wonderful, loving, fun and rewarding game with babies, it's really inspiring for parents to monitor and help remind us how important it is to set aside to fatigue set from lack of sleep, hectic and stress and enjoy it with the baby.
- Sesame Beginnings: Sesame Workshop, Sesame Beginnings also provides good information for parents and the DVD slowly coming game between Sesame Street babies and their caregivers. The best thing about Sesame Beginnings DVD, however, is the music. Babies love!
