When did you start entertaining your baby with tv?

My 3 month old is so amazed by television. I noticed him watching whatever we had on intently. So, I decided to try a simple nursery rhyme show. HE LOVES IT. Whilst feeling the excitement I felt having found a new and solid way to keep him busy.....I realized.....screentime is bad for babies they say! Ugh! It's one of those things actually, we said we won't ever use tv as a tool with our baby but then in the moment you're so desperate for a moment of peace you completely forget how against it you were .... Hey??? Relatable?

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Flenflyys · 31-35, F

I feel like you’re getting that parenting experience that all parents have when they realize that their kid is of course going to watch tv. I don’t know a single person who grew up without any tv. You know if it’s too much, and just the fact that you’re concerned shows you’re a present parent.

Some shows are high stimulation, while others are lower and we tend to go for those. Either way, there is no one size fits all kids. They have their personalities and temperaments. I have to tailor my parenting style to each of their needs.

Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F

@Flenflyys thank you. I've considered that too like, literally all babies and kids grow up with some kind of technology for sure. But can we really say everyone is turning out okay?? 😅

But yeah I think I'm going to do it when I really need to. I don't have help it's just me and sometimes I really need to get something done and he needs entertained. So, he will be fine