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Should my 18-month-old watch tv?
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No: The american academy of pediatrics does not recommend tv viewing for children under 2 years of age.
Answered 2/28/2012
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No Reason To: There are so many better ways to stimulate their brains thru music, reading, walking outside etc.The american academy of pediatrics has very good guidelines on screen time.
Answered 4/16/2016
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