Is it okay to put a 1-year old in front of the TV?

@gabesmom (1246)
United States
April 12, 2007 11:25am CST
I sometimes put my baby in his high chair to watch cartoons while I'm doing other things. I feel guilty, though. Do you think it's okay to let him watch? If so, how long would be too long?
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Akeela
@Akeela (2078)
• Trinidad And Tobago
12 Apr 07
girl we belong to the tv genaration where the tv becomes the nanny but im also guilty of it make sure it's educational though or buy some seasame street tapes or nursery ryhmes or something at least he 's learn at the same time because you need to get things done I understand.
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gabesmom
@gabesmom (1246)
• United States
19 Apr 07
Thanks for the response. I bought a few Blue's Clues tapes and DVD's. My son loves them.
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Akeela
@Akeela (2078)
• Trinidad And Tobago
24 Apr 07
I glad he's enjoying it thanls...
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juleek
@juleek (53)
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19 Apr 07
I wouldn't let a 1 year old spend too much time in front of the T.V.. Your child is in the process of developing habits and T.V. shouldn't be a habit but a treat that is viewed discriminately on occassions.
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gabesmom
@gabesmom (1246)
• United States
24 Apr 07
Right now, I let him watch a 30-minute children's show per day. He still has a very short attention span, so he probably just sees 5 minutes of it at most. I also put the TV up high so it's not at his eye level.
ozzydee70
@ozzydee70 (465)
• Germany
24 Apr 07
i guess we mothers feel guilty most of the time, i felt that also when i just left my son in his room to play for a couple of hours (but i constantly checking him) as i have some chores to finish. but thats better than him roaming around the house and hurt his self.
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