Screen time
My lo has always had a lot of screen time in the background she will sometimes watch but often will play with her toys at the same time. I just feel it keeps us all sane. I don’t like a quiet house. Is there something wrong with this. I do notice she has a short attention span when eating etc and wondering if it’s my fault
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Thank you that makes me feel better ❤️
I think all this hype about screen time causing short attention span helps us as parents forget that small child typically have short attention spans anyway! Screen time in moderation (and the right stuff ... ie NOT cocomelon) is absolutely fine! And having it on in the background will help expose her to a lot of vocabulary that she wouldn't otherwise be exposed to :)
Our LG loves listening to songs on YouTube and dancing along, so I see it as an opportunity for her to be active. I think as long as what's on is something they will gain benefit from in some way (even if it's just relaxation) you're fine!
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Honestly I don't see the problem in it. I have it on in the background as my LO doesn't sit and watch it really unless poorly or tired which I think is fine. We even have sensory fish on during his bedtime routine and it doesn't affect his sleep. Honestly do what's best for all of you. I wouldn't worry about the short attention span yet as they aren't at an age necessarily where they can just sit and focus on one thing for a longer period of time as they get distracted by something else they've seen. It will come with time xx