Television?
Hello gorgeous people!
This might be a very controversial subject I'm about to throw at you all. Television. Mamas, you know what I'm talking about. In today's world, technology rules the world. So, Do you think it's okay to let our kids watch tv? Okay, I know what you are thinking... "um Kanisha, your kid is only 4 months old". I know. She's still a baby! But this kid seriously LOVES T.V! Seriously. She will scream her little head off, and absolutely nothing is better until it is on! She smiles and coos along with The Little Mermaid (her absolute favorite). I've never seen an infant this enthralled with television.
I think as soon as she hit 2 1/2 months we turned on these baby brain stimulating videos we came across. It had a ton of contrasting colors and pictures with fun classical music! She loved and still loves them! She'd sit there for about ten minutes before falling fast asleep. Now, we play a few other things for her like Disney sing along songs and baby nursery rhymes.
Don't get me wrong she's a very happy baby! But for the last week within 20 mins of her waking up, she's screaming . There is literally nothing that makes her calm down besides her favorite shows. Last Thursday was the first day back at work for Derek. That meant that I was alone all day with little miss Addie! Which I love! I am so lucky that we get s spend all day together! But I'll admit, when she's been screaming for over two hours... a little T.V. doesn't sound like a bad thing. I turned it on and went to the kitchen to eat my weight in Oreo's and I may, or may not have, eaten a whole block of cheese. Stress eating, right? Ha! As soon as I was able to think again. I turned it off and we played a little bit before she was ready for another bottle and a quick nap.
Today we made it until 1:20 before she got bored with me and her toys! Which was a HUGE success! When it's not so hot outside we will definitely be out walking and what not. BUT! For now, this is what helps us get through the day. So. I've read studies, I've heard what people have told me about it. How do you feel about it? Do I win the bad mom award for the year? Until next time!
This might be a very controversial subject I'm about to throw at you all. Television. Mamas, you know what I'm talking about. In today's world, technology rules the world. So, Do you think it's okay to let our kids watch tv? Okay, I know what you are thinking... "um Kanisha, your kid is only 4 months old". I know. She's still a baby! But this kid seriously LOVES T.V! Seriously. She will scream her little head off, and absolutely nothing is better until it is on! She smiles and coos along with The Little Mermaid (her absolute favorite). I've never seen an infant this enthralled with television.
I think as soon as she hit 2 1/2 months we turned on these baby brain stimulating videos we came across. It had a ton of contrasting colors and pictures with fun classical music! She loved and still loves them! She'd sit there for about ten minutes before falling fast asleep. Now, we play a few other things for her like Disney sing along songs and baby nursery rhymes.
(Look how much she likes Ariel! She's such a strange kid, and I love it!)
Don't get me wrong she's a very happy baby! But for the last week within 20 mins of her waking up, she's screaming . There is literally nothing that makes her calm down besides her favorite shows. Last Thursday was the first day back at work for Derek. That meant that I was alone all day with little miss Addie! Which I love! I am so lucky that we get s spend all day together! But I'll admit, when she's been screaming for over two hours... a little T.V. doesn't sound like a bad thing. I turned it on and went to the kitchen to eat my weight in Oreo's and I may, or may not have, eaten a whole block of cheese. Stress eating, right? Ha! As soon as I was able to think again. I turned it off and we played a little bit before she was ready for another bottle and a quick nap.
Today we made it until 1:20 before she got bored with me and her toys! Which was a HUGE success! When it's not so hot outside we will definitely be out walking and what not. BUT! For now, this is what helps us get through the day. So. I've read studies, I've heard what people have told me about it. How do you feel about it? Do I win the bad mom award for the year? Until next time!
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