
Michelle - posted on 08/20/2010 ( 59 moms have responded )
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Is anyone else's 3 month old attracted to the bright lights and sounds of the television? Our son loves to sit in front of the TV with dad. I am wondering if it is bad for him because I know they aren't supposed to watch television until the age of two. My pediatrician says it can be visually stimulating for them. What is everyone else's opinion on this??
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Heidi - posted on 09/28/2010
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I watched my sister raise her two oldest daughters with completely different philosophies in this department. The eldest rarely watched the television and was given a lot of one on one attention. For example they would talk to her, sing songs with her, take her for walks, etc. She's now in the second grade testing at the 7th grade reading and math level. The younger of the two was allowed to watch quite a bit of television during the first two years. My sister was dealing with serious postpartum depression so she wasn't able to put the same amount of energy in that she did with the eldest. The younger is now four years old and she doesn't read, she doesn't speak clearly, she's not potty trained and she's hyperactive.
Watching this happen made the decision much easier for me. The only television my four month old daughter watches is when her daddy is watching a football game and I'm playing with her on the floor in the same room. Please do the research. Read the studies. There's a reason pediatricians say an infant younger than 2 years old shouldn't watch television. The TV is NOT a babysitter. Babies learn to speak by listening and watching your facial expressions and the way your mouth moves. They need to interact. Besides, it's the best feeling in the world when your baby reaches up and holds your face in their tiny little hands.
Cheryl - posted on 09/15/2010
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My son has been attracted to the tv for at least the last month....I us the 3mo baby Einstein DVD once a day during what I call the "witching hour" (normally btw 6:30 and 7:45) so that I can get dinner cooked!
Angela - posted on 09/09/2010
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My 4 month old daughter loves the TV. Anytime it's on her eyes are glued to it! I try to avoid letting her stare, but sometimes it's the only thing that will calm her when she's upset.
Amina - posted on 09/28/2010
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i dont know really but my 4 month old baby loves watching tv if one of his bother blocks his way he gets upset its so amssing i like it coz i get to do other things we are lucky i gues
Brittany - posted on 09/05/2010
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My daughter is 3 months now and she is attracted to the lights and sounds.I let her watch it for a little while but not to long. Then I will play with her or take her for a walk depending on what time it is