Question
The infant at home shows a strong interest in TV commercials, often focusing on them and rubbing their eyes after watching. Could this have an impact on the infant’s eye health?
Answer
Infants might lose interest in the TV after about 20 minutes, so there’s no need to worry about them becoming overly engrossed. However, watching too closely can cause eye discomfort, so it’s recommended to maintain a distance of at least 2 meters. It’s not advisable to let infants watch TV for extended periods, as this can reduce parent-child interaction and potentially affect language development. The enhancement of language skills requires stimulation through interaction between mother and child, so over-reliance on TV is not beneficial for the infant’s language learning.