TV and babies go hand in hand. Even though many parents try to keep screen time for their little ones short, sometimes, a bright screen is all they can find.
New research has found that less than 18-month-olds who watch TV are more likely to have language problems later in life.
What is the Ketogenic Diet?
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has been shown to have many health benefits for adults, including weight loss and decreased risk of chronic diseases.
However, it’s important to note that the ketogenic diet is not recommended for pregnant women or children under 18. Why?
The ketogenic diet can be harmful to your health if you don’t correctly adjust it to meet your individual needs.
Types of Keto Diets
There are many different types of keto diets, and it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. This blog post will explore the three most typical keto diets: high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and modified Atkins.
Pros and Cons of a Keto Diet
There are pros and cons to a keto diet for babies. While the diet is high in fat, it’s also shallow in carbs, which can be good for babies’ developing brains.
However, babies aren’t ready to start eating a keto diet all on their own yet, so it’s important to continue breastfeeding while on a diet.
Additionally, babies should avoid Screen Time altogether until they are at least two years old.
What Foods to Eat on a Keto Diet?
Bad for Babies: Television Viewing Before They Can Talk
If you’re a parent, chances are you spend plenty of time with your children, either watching TV or playing video games. But is there a downside to these activities for infants and toddlers?
Studies have shown that infants and toddlers who watch television regularly before they can talk have a disadvantage in language and cognitive development.
Research has shown that infants who watch television for more than 2 hours per day before age 2 have a lower IQ than those who don’t watch television at all!
The problem with television viewing is that it occupies our babies’ attention without teaching them anything. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics,
“television viewing during infancy and early childhood has been shown to reduce the amount of time spent on interactive play, which is critical for early brain development and intellectual growth.”
So what should you do if you want to expose your infant or toddler to television but don’t want them to suffer developmental consequences?
Many healthy alternatives to watching television will keep your infant entertained while promoting their cognitive and linguistic development. You can engage your baby in activities like singing songs.
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Television viewing is bad for babies. There are a few reasons why:
- Television can be incredibly distracting.
- Babies learn best through interaction with people and things around them, so watching TV deprives them of that necessary learning experience.
- Television can delay babies’ language development by causing them to lose their focus on what they’re saying and hearing.
Alternatives to the Ketogenic Diet
If you’re pregnant, please read this first. Television viewing is a crucial factor in developing an infant’s brain. Ingesting small amounts of television
programming has also been linked to adverse effects on infants’ cognitive abilities, attention span, and behaviour. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under two not watch television for more than one hour per day.
So what can you do instead? If breastfeeding, avoid exposing your baby to screen time other than direct breastfeeding during the first six months.
If you’re bottle-feeding, try to give your baby only breast milk or formula without any added commercial content.
You can also introduce electronic books and educational toys early so your child can learn about letters, numbers, shapes, and more while having fun. And finally, talk to your paediatrician about how to best limit your child’s exposure to screen time.
Conclusion
According to a study published in the journal Early Childhood Research Quarterly, television viewing can hurt infants’ development.
The study found that infants who watched television before they could talk had lower IQs than those who did not watch television.
Researchers believe that watching TV teaches children how to passively receive information and inhibits their ability to develop critical thinking skills.
If you are pregnant or planning to have a child shortly, I recommend avoiding television viewing altogether and instead spending time with your infant engaging in interactive play.
