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What does no screens mean? Like - ideally - not a single second in front of any screen under any circumstances? What if you are working from home and your baby

What does no screens mean? Like - ideally - not a single second in front of any screen under any circumstances? What if you are working from home and your baby watches you work on your computer? Does it only include intentional screen time and exclude things like your baby watching you work? Can the baby look at pictures you took on your phone? Does it mean zero regular screen time but once in a while being around when you watch a documentary or a game is fine? Does it mean being alone in front of the screen?

SV_BubbleTime 2y ago
I take it as they are in control of the content like a toddler with an iPad or they’re actively watching content of their own like Bluey. There is nothing magic about showing a picture of something on a screen and then put away vs a photograph.
dalke 2y ago
Ideally, a Sweden would be taking the considerable parental leave policy - over one year distributed among both parents, and preschool starts at 1 year old, so working parents don't often need to have the kid present while working. The recommendations are at https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor/digitala-medier-och-halsa/till-dig-som-har-barn-i-aldern-02-ar/ https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor... . It does say that video calls with relatives and looking at photos is okay, otherwise, avoid where possible. When it isn't possible, like if an older child is using digital media, sit with them to discuss and explain what's going on, at a level they can understand. https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor/digitala-medier-och-halsa/rekommendationer-om-foraldrars-egen-anvandning-av-digitala-medier/ https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor... suggests that if you need to your your phone or other screens, for example, to check the bus schedule, buy tickets, or communicate with the school, then tell the kid what you are doing so they know it's for practical matters, not for entertainment or pastime.

SV_BubbleTime 2y ago

I take it as they are in control of the content like a toddler with an iPad or they’re actively watching content of their own like Bluey. There is nothing magic about showing a picture of something on a screen and then put away vs a photograph.

dalke 2y ago

Ideally, a Sweden would be taking the considerable parental leave policy - over one year distributed among both parents, and preschool starts at 1 year old, so working parents don't often need to have the kid present while working. The recommendations are at https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor/digitala-medier-och-halsa/till-dig-som-har-barn-i-aldern-02-ar/ https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor... . It does say that video calls with relatives and looking at photos is okay, otherwise, avoid where possible. When it isn't possible, like if an older child is using digital media, sit with them to discuss and explain what's going on, at a level they can understand. https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor/digitala-medier-och-halsa/rekommendationer-om-foraldrars-egen-anvandning-av-digitala-medier/ https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor... suggests that if you need to your your phone or other screens, for example, to check the bus schedule, buy tickets, or communicate with the school, then tell the kid what you are doing so they know it's for practical matters, not for entertainment or pastime.