Sleep and Screen Time Recommendations Updated

In October 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment. The AAP recommends breastfeeding exclusively for six months, however, any amount of breastfeeding has been shown to be protective against SIDS.

AAP also published a Media and Young Minds policy statement with updated screen time recommendations:   2013 Recommendations 2016 Recommendations <2 years old: discourage screen media exposure <18 months old: discourage screen media except live video-chatting 18-24 months old: adults should use high-quality programming/apps with child 2-5 years old: limit entertainment screen time to less than one or two hours per day 2-5 years old: limit screen media to one hour or less per day Screens should be kept out of bedrooms Keep bedrooms, mealtimes and parent-child play times screen free Share this link with parents to help them create a Family Media Plan.