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Infants & Toddlers

Which computer games are good for my 2 year old?
 Which computer games are good for my 2 year old? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I’ve introduced my 22-month-old son to a computer program designed for babies that makes shapes and plays a sound every time a button is pushed. Lately, I’ve noticed that he is becoming more thoughtful about it. He used to just bang at the keys, but now he pushes one button at a time and watches what happens on the screen. For his birthday, I’ve been looking for an age-appropriate game that involves more thought. I have found a few games that are marked for 2 years and up, but they seem mostly targeted at kids closer to age 3 than 2. Do you have any suggestions?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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How will TV affect our 3-month-old?
 How will TV affect our 3-month-old? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Our 3-month-old son stares at the TV intensely, like he knows what he’s watching. Are there any effects because he’s so young?

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How do I know when my child is ready for TV?
 How do I know when my child is ready for TV? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I read your response about baby videos and learning, and I’m wondering — Rather than relying on age, is there some developmental signal that indicates a child can handle/process television and such?

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How should parents introduce TV to their kids after they turn 2?
 How should parents introduce TV to their kids after they turn 2? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I am an educator, and I often recommend to parents that they follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for no TV under age 2. I’d love to be able to tell parents how to go about introducing TV to kids after they turn 2. What do you recommend I say to them?

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My daughter got scared by a movie, what should I do?
 My daughter got scared by a movie, what should I do? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Last week, my 2-year-old daughter watched the Disney movie The Jungle Book. She hasn’t stopped talking about how scary the characters were and how she’s having bad dreams about them, but she keeps asking the watch the movie. We decided to put the movie away until she’s a little older. Did we make the right decision? How can we address this subject with her as we move forward?

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How can we set good examples of media use for our kids?
 How can we set good examples of media use for our kids? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My child is still an infant, so he isn’t using much media yet. But I am realizing that my husband and I are constantly “connected”! Our laptops, cell phones, and iPods are always on, mostly for work reasons. How should we limit our own media use to set the best example for our children?

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Will baby videos help an infant learn?
 Will baby videos help an infant learn? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I just became an aunt for the first time and while looking for baby gifts, I keep coming across educational DVDs for infants. Will these help my nephew get a head start on learning?

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