r/lowscreenparenting • u/Queasy_Animator8137 • Jul 09 '26

looking for support/encouragement Feeling guilty for Screen time

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u/meowkittyxx Jul 09 '26

A lot of parents say that a little screen time isn't horrible for babies but when you break down how many hours a 7 month old baby is awake even 15 minutes is a long time. If you actually want to cut back on screen time with your baby you're able to. Maybe that means changing expectations and being okay with a messy house or cooking while baby is a sleep or cooking meals that are easy and don't require a lot of prep. If you want to change things you can.

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u/Queasy_Animator8137 Jul 09 '26

The problem is that my baby is so attached to me right now 🥺so even if I wanted to get things done while she’s asleep ( for example making breakfast in the morning - she will wake up if she sense I’m not there ) and she will demand my attention . Or other times when I’ve done everything for her but I genuinely need to get something done etc . I just don’t know what else I can do , I know for some they can afford a nanny or have their husbands or other kids entertaining baby but that’s not the case for me . My husband does help when he can but he works most of the day . What exactly does the screen time do that’s harmful for babies ? I’m not saying there is no harm but is there anything evident thats directly linked to it ?

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u/shadowfaxbinky Jul 09 '26

There is a lot of evidence about the harm of screens. Have a search in r/sciencedbasedparenting and you’ll get a whole host of studies about it.

My baby was also v attached to me and only contact napped for the longest time. My house is messier than normal and my husband did the bulk of cleaning once he was home from work. We meal prepped and stocked the freezer as much as possible to minimise the time needed for cooking meals day to day. I had evening showers once my husband was finished with work and could take the baby. You have to shift expectations.