My son is 17 month old and addicted to watching nursery rhymes on TV and phone.He do not have much interest in toys.I want to find the alternative for this problem.please suggest.

4 Answers

amreenMom of a 7 yr 3 m old child7 years ago

A. if you dnt play wid them what will they alone do with the toys .indulge in some play time wid them they will start showing intrest .act as if ur playing wid toys they will join u .

Author of questionMom of a 9 yr 5 m old boy8 years ago

A. Thanks a lot for your advise

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children8 years ago

A. Be your baby's boss. Don't let him boss you. At certain situations, we have to stay stone hearted for the wellness of our kids. It will be very easy for you to change him at this age. If you delay it, he may get even more addicted. Screen time need not be completely avoided rather limited screen time will be good for your kids learning. Slowly reduce the timing and restrict when he can watch rhymes. Set some regular schedule and stick to it. Then he will know when it is allowed and when it is not. Don't keep the electronic gadgets easily accessible for him. Let him become cranky and throw tantrums but stick to the rules . It will be difficult at first for both of u but soon he will have a good change.

Bhurabi BharaliMom of a 11 yr 6 m old boy8 years ago

A. screen time is harmful for baby... generally it is advised that no screen time upto 18 months.. then after that it is limited upto Half hour per day upto the age of 5 years... it includes all the screen time.. like TV, mobile, laptop, etc... Better not to give screen time at all if possible.. Try to delay the introduction of the screen time to the baby as delayed as possible... Instead involve her in other activities, games, physical activities etc.. take her outside to the park nearby, or arrange some play dates, give her some water in a bowl to play with, play dough, etc... also keep a watch on the content of the things your baby is watching... It should not be violence, or other absentrains things... More time will affects her harmfully...