I babysat my niece, Lily this week. I was kind of nervous because if I'm being honest I'm not that great with kids. I love kids! But somehow I just don't know how to act around them. And now babysitting Lily is going to be a weekly occurrence!
She started out our evening together by crying and just saying, "Mommy, Daddy! Mommy, Daddy!" Definitely a great start.
BUT! I knew one thing would save the day. Youtube. We watched baby video after baby video. The wheels on the bus do in fact go 'round and 'round. Baby shark doo doo doo doo doo doo. All the good stuff.
This all made me think of 2 things.
1. How crazy is it that all of us are introduced to media through basically the same thing. Little baby songs and movies.
2. I cannot judge any parents who may use media in ways that the American Association of Pediatricians would frown upon. This definitely kept her occupied and more importantly NOT CRYING FOR TWO HOURS.
Currently, there are 3 children at my house. One is autistic, two are a year-and-a-half old. We've got our hands full. Media is definitely going to be a tool to keep the place from burning down.
Did you by chance watch "Baby Bum?" My niece loves that one!
ReplyDeleteI second this recommendation! It is what my sister uses to keep my niece and nephew entertained long enough for her to shower, haha.
DeleteYeah I agree that media can be used when you are struggling or like the other comment says to take a shower! It is a blessing for sure. Just want to make sure it doesn't become our only way to entertain our kids.
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