A 31-year-old member asked:
Should my 18-month-old watch tv?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeanne Beymeranswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
No: The american academy of pediatrics does not recommend tv viewing for children under 2 years of age.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
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.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 16, 2016
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