Babies and TV

With the explosion of baby DVDs and launch of BabyFirst, a television channel specifically for babies, because the question is once again the center of attention. If parents allow babies to watch TV? TV is good for babies, or could even lead to irreversible damage? In an honest look at the pros and cons there are many eyes - doctors, teachers, parents and others - who are strongly opposed to watching TV on the idea of babies, but for those who are involved in the creation and marketing of Baby DVD The best argument seems to be that since the parents that children see TV anyway, you might as well see something for the 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 TV, especially for events only for children under two years created to see, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Stop that! These early years are crucial development of a child. Academy is concerned about the impact of television programs for children who are determined less than two years, and how they affect your child's development. strong programs pediatricians over, especially if used in toys in the market, games, dolls, unhealthy food and other products for children.'s still debatable, but the benefits of the interaction between parents and children are not tested positive effect of television on infants and toddlers. less than two years, speeches, singing, reading, listening to music or playing are far to a child's development than any TV show more important. "

How television can negatively affect your child's development? First, the TV time is precious babies need to interact with people and explore their environment. Second, the possible links between exposure found on television in diseases and early intervention to these children. The topic deserves further study, but current information is sufficient to trigger the strong reaction of the AAP.

Why would a parent leave the child watch TV?

If this question really, you should not have children! Realistically, there are many parents who never leave a child watch TV, but other parents who need a break from time to time a baby DVD gives them just enough time to take a shower or to breathe even a minute and regroup. Parents with babies with colic or not high or needs with special needs can not be another effective way to get a few days rest.

Fortunately, the resources available to 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, research has led to DVD to pay special attention to the stimulus and other needs of babies to pay, so there are better options out there. The main thing is, if you consider that the AAP has over the again and again on television not less than two years, so make sure that every time the TV is very limited and as interactive as possible.

A good choice for baby DVD

In my research on DVD for babies made, I found some that seems an appropriate age and the best value for babies when used properly and in moderation. Some DVD-Baby I love you and why:

• Baby Einstein Discovery Kits: Baby Einstein Company has listened to the advice of pediatricians and child development specialists, and they have developed a screen interactive experience for a way to make babies. Encourage parents to see and play together, Einstein Discovery Kits include baby DVDs and add-on cards such as a CD and Discovery resources or books.
• Eebee Adventure: Eebees Each DVD is a 10 minute segments, the eebee on the concept of learning by modeling and divided to focus in three other babies. The DVD focuses on learning through play and exploration, and it also contains a lot of information and ideas for parents. I love this DVD because adults to play in the model show so wonderful, loving, funny and satisfying with babies, is truly inspiring for parents to monitor and help remind us how important it is to rely on fatigue failure sleep, hectic and stress and just enjoy with your baby.
• Sesame Beginnings: In Sesame Workshop Sesame Beginnings offers a wealth of information for the parents and the DVD is slowly strode interaction between Sesame Street babies and their caregivers. The best thing about Sesame Beginnings DVD, however, is the music. Babies love!