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Most of the baby's brain development happens in the first 2 years of life. That's why it's so important for babies and toddlers to explore their environment and experience many sights, sounds, tastes, and textures. Interacting and playing with others, helps children learn about the world around them. For that reason, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends limiting the amount of time that toddlers spend in front of a screen. That's good advice, but in today's world, it can be tough to keep babies and toddlers away from all the TVs, tablets, computers, smartphones, and gaming systems they'll see. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents of kids and teens between 5 to 18 years old, place consistent limits on the use of any media. This includes entertainment media (like watching TV and movies), as well as educational media (like researching a school report on the Internet). Not all screen time is created equal. It's up to parents to decide how (and how often) their kids use screens and whether screen time is positive or negative. For instance, time spent on homework or other educational activities might not need to be as restricted as time spent playing video games. For kids of all ages, screen time should not replace time needed for sleeping, eating, playing, studying, and interacting with family and friends. '
When it comes to time before sleep, avoid any screens one hour before as it can stimulate or disturb your child and the blue light might suppress melatonin levels and delay sleepiness.
Dr. Bassem Abou Merhi
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
