Hi

I am a bit concerned about how obsessed my 3.5 month old DD is with the tv. I realise it is just sound and lights flashing which is attracting her but should I be worried at this stage about content of the tv programme? Also what is it doing to her eye sight/development??

Unfortunately DH and I are tv watchers. The tv is on most of the time. It is something I have been trying to reduce whilst on mat leave but it is a hard habit to break.

I don't want to give the wrong impression. DD has plenty of outdoor time (in her rocker), walks in baby bjorn and pram and other outings etc. But at 3.5 months I admit keeping her entertained during awake time is getting difficult (she's just starting to learn to reach for things, tries to roll with limited success and has discovered her fists taste good but that's about it). So when I just need to sit down for 30 minutes, I will leave her on her play mat in the living room and notice her eyes are often wandering to the tv. If I notice her watching for too long I move her around so she can't see (doesn't stop the head craning to try and find the source of the noise though!) or eventually turn it off. However, there have been occasions where I've just been relieved that she is preoccupied so I can run and put a load of washing on or do some cleaning etc.

Is some tv ok? Is she young enough not to worry about what kind of programme she is watching?

I am hoping this might just be a phase but if I leave it unchecked I don't want it to grow into a habit for her as well!

Any advice/feedback appreciated!