Another study on tv and kids with basically the same result. "Want a smart baby? TV's not going to help" doesnt actually find any harmful results of babies watching tv (other studies have found decreased attention spans, reduced language development and even a possible autism connection) but doesnt find any positives either. Basically, those Baby Einstein DVD's are a waste of your money ;)We have decided to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation not to allow Brooke any tv time until she is 2. It has been hard for us, as not allowing Brooke to watch tv also means that we dont get to watch tv. But I think now that we are used to the change in our viewing habits we both feel that the time we spend with her (without tv) is of better quality, and that is really what matters.
22 Weeks Old
Brooke officially turned 5 months old this past Sunday. She is 22 weeks old today! Jeff and I both laughed when we read what parents.com had to say about the development of a 22-week-old baby:
Your baby's mobility continues to increase by leaps and bounds--or twists and turns--as he approaches the six-month point. He'll test out new perspectives, arching his back to look at the world upside down and flopping over to see things sideways. He'll also hate to be immobilized, taking it as a personal affront when you prevent him from reaching exciting new toys (such as electrical cords or the telephone), or restrain him when he tries to dive-bomb the cat.In the past week we have noticed that Brooke has become a squirmy-worm. She is all over the place! She aggressively throws her body forward and backward in suprising moves and at unexpected times. It has made diaper changing difficult, but its actually made everything difficult. Just holding her can be a bit scary because you never know at which time, which way, or how often, she is going to pull one of her new stunts. Brooke likes to make sure that life is an adventure ... a non-stop-roller-coaster-kind-of-adventure :)
All this activity can make diaper-changing a special challenge. You'll now appreciate the fact that most changing tables come equipped with restraints, although parents of especially active babies may want to use the floor anyway. To minimize the struggle, have all materials--diaper, wipes, new clothes if needed--close at hand, and be prepared to distract your little squirmer with a series of toys, songs, and funny noises.
