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Is it bad to let my child watch tv?
Yes: The american academy of pediatrics recommends that children under 2 years of age not watch any tv at all. Children over 2 years of age should be limited to 1-2 hours of quality programming per day. Your baby will be better off with direct interaction with you and others as the first 2 years are a very critical time for brain development and tv may only serve to get in the way. ...Read more
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Should a one year old child watch tv?
No: It is recommended for children under 2 years old not to watch tv. ...Read more
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Can my child watch tv after getting her eyes dilated?
See Below: She can. The images maybe blurry.
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Does watching excessive amounts of tv lead to ADHD in your child?
Unanswered: Some studies point to an association, while other see no correlation. The american academy of pediatrics warns against excessive electronic media exposure, but not because of increased adhd, but because of increased aggressiveness in those exposed to too many hours of violent video games or media. ...Read more
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My 2 month baby likes to watch tv, or baby clips on the ipad. Would it harm her vision if she watch at this age?
Not vision as much : As it delays acquisition of language & social communication, because it provides no reciprocal social interaction. The aap recommends no screen time till age 2 yrs. Talk to her with her face ~ 12" from yours; smile & mimic her good $ coos. Get down on the floor for tummy time play with her. Customize the aap's healthy child app for your baby's age. After 2 yrs., limit screen time to 2 hrs./day. ...Read more
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Should we let our baby watch tv (about 30-60 minutes a day, max)?
No Need: Under 2 years of age , it is recommended that tv not be used . Why do it? ...Read more
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Had a fright while watching tv for a split second got quite scared. Im pregnant can this cause harm to my baby?
No worries!: Being frightened should not impact the health of your baby. ...Read more
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Is it safe for newborn baby , 4 month-old to watch television and how far should keep the distance between baby and tv? Thanks
Sure it's safe, but: It won't hurt the baby now, but the more time children spend parked in front of a tv isn't good for them. It's never too early to start reading to them and letting older kids entertain themselves. There is a reason they call tvs "idiot boxes." good night moon. ...Read more
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I'm18 weeks pregnant, today I let a hot bowl of soup sit on my belly for 10 minutes while watching tv (while eating) . Will this impact the baby?
No: You should not purposefully raise your body temperature significantly, hence the recommendation against hot tubs. This brief local exposure with hot soup will not cause any damage. ...Read more
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Hi. My 5 n half months old baby have spider vein on her top eye lid. Plz tell me whether its normal or not? Sometimes she watch tv.
Hemangiomas: Capillary hemangiomas are quite common in young babies. They are usually present at birth at the nape of the neck and/or over the eyelids, are flat, and increase in redness when crying. These are not dangerous and generally fade away after several months. New lesions, those that bulge out or cause restriction in movement should be evaluated by a physician and/or dermatologist. ...Read more
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Is it bad for my 11 week old baby to watch tv? He would cry and when I put him infront of the tv it calms him. he loves wathing tv. Is it bad for him? He makes sounds while watching tv and get very serious. Gums are itching hands always in mouth
More or less: How long will use this crutch ? Why not buy a snuglee and strap the kid to your chest so s/he can enjoy their day with you rather than just be impressed by changing lights & sounds? Our research shows more than 2 hours a day of any such stimulus translates into attention problems in kids. It requires creative adult thinking to entertain a baby but that is what they need. ...Read more
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How close should my child sit to the tv?
Preferably...: ...In a different zip code...
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When I should let my child learn foreign language? What is the best way for him to learn? TV or video is helpful? When should I expose him it? Thanks
As infant & talk: The earlier you can expose child to the second language, the better. The best way for the infant to learn it is to have someone speak it to him. Studies on language development show that the infants are watching our lips and mouths as newborns to try and emulate how we make our words. Blind children lag behind in speech because they are not able to see the lips/mouth. direct speech is best! ...Read more
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Me n my hubby sleep very late around 2/3am.Surf net or tv.What are i'll effects on health due to such lifestyle in long term.He smokes.We have a child?
Bad habits: In india u must have heard the syaing "eartly 2 bed early 2 rise keeps you healthy, wealthy and happy" you are disturbing ur biological clock rhythm by not sleeping until the wee hours of the morning. It has deleterious effects on ur health. Secondly, if your huby smokes, it is bad for him and if he does smoke inthe hluse, it is bad for u and ur child. ...Read more
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Is it really harmful to a child's eyes of they sit close to the tv?
Harmful effect tv: Although there is no proof that sitting too close to tv screen or computer screen causes any harm.There is still a consensus of opinion that the inrease rate of myopia seen these days where the distant images are blurred is probabely caused by sitting too close to the tv screen.The children should be insructed to sit more then an arms length from the screen, tv viewing time should be limited. ...Read more
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Good morng is it. A fact if a teenage kid are even a child chew gum it can mess with there lungs heard something on tv about that?
No problem: This does not pass the common sense test. If you rely on the talking heads on tv for medical information you will be miss lead the majority of the time.Much of what they do and say is primarily for ratings/stirring up controversy/adding viewers. It often relies on repeating the unfounded pronouncements of others cited in interviews rather than data from real research. ...Read more
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Do you think the amount of tv a child watches can cause him to gain weight?
Yes: Most pediatricians would recommend no tv or videos at all under age two. I personally don't recommend any tv for school age children during the school week (it is a distraction from homework and reading). There is a strong link between watching tv/playing video games and gaining weight. On weekends 1-2 hours a day is probably ok. ...Read more
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Is it okay to let my kids watch unlimited tv?
No: We suggest no more than 2 hours/day of combined TV /pleasure computer or video. Greater amounts are associated with increased childhood obesity and inattentive school behavior. ...Read more
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Could you damage your eyes by watching too much tv or videogames?
No.: No. This is an old wife's tale. Watching tv and playing video games does not damage vision. ...Read more
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How much i can to watch TV everyday?
Depends on your age&: There is no hard and fast rule.It depends on how old you are and how much free time you have and whu you like to watch ...Read more
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