"Before my son arrived and when he was an infant, I was pretty adamant about no TV or videos or video games before age 2 and very limited exposure after that. He's now almost 3 and he still doesn't watch TV, but does watch videos in small doses and play some interactive games on our iPAD.
I have to say that when we were traveling, a well-timed iPAD app that could entertain our son for a few minutes was a godsend that headed off tantrums or crying in restaurants and other public places when he got antsy. So, I've relaxed my rules about media consumption. I've been amazed at how quickly and intuitively even very young toddlers pick up the touch screen manipulation. At around 15-18 mos. our son enjoyed flipping through photos on the iPAD. For our next trip in July (for which we will NOT be flying first class!) I may need to download a couple more apps!"
I have to say that when we were traveling, a well-timed iPAD app that could entertain our son for a few minutes was a godsend that headed off tantrums or crying in restaurants and other public places when he got antsy. So, I've relaxed my rules about media consumption. I've been amazed at how quickly and intuitively even very young toddlers pick up the touch screen manipulation. At around 15-18 mos. our son enjoyed flipping through photos on the iPAD. For our next trip in July (for which we will NOT be flying first class!) I may need to download a couple more apps!"
- A parent....
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