Is it OK to use cartoons to keep my 5-month-old busy while I do things around the house?

Is it OK to use cartoons to keep my 5-month-old busy while I do things around the house?

September 24, 2009

Q: I have a question about my five month old daughter and TV. She likes to watch E/I cartoons. Is it ok for me to let her watch them when I have things around the house I need to do? If allowing her to watch cartoons is not good for her, what are other activities I can do to keep her occupied so I can get things done? Answer by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician