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Is it okay for my 4-month-old to watch tv?
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No: Never prop your baby in front of a tv.
Answered 1/10/2012
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TV 4 mo: AAP recommends under 2 years of reduced watching time at TV. At 4 mo, would limit exposure even more as it is just a visual cue, and would limit sensory exposures.
Answered 3/8/2019
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