Is it okay to give a phone to a child who is under three years old: here's what to do if you love your child

02.06.2024 11:21

Children adopt the behavior of adults; this is the specific nature of the child’s psyche.

That's why, at about the moment when the baby learns to walk, his parents begin to notice with affection how the little one moves his finger with interest on the smartphone.

The resulting picture or sound makes the child very happy, which makes his mom and dad smile.

Parents can start encouraging this type of activity by turning on cartoons on their child's phone or offering other entertainment that uses the gadget.

But you shouldn’t accustom your child to the idea that a phone is a “nanny while mom is busy.”

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The mobile device should not be given out on demand. Instead, accustom yourself and the baby to a certain schedule, for example, 20 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes after the afternoon nap.

Now the baby needs to learn to walk, develop coordination of movements and fine motor skills, and it is also important to improve speech, strengthen muscles and learn to interact with the world around him.

If we replace all this with gadgets, we limit the child’s development.

Previously, we shared useful tips to help your child transition from jars to regular food.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources