{"id":846,"date":"2016-11-02T15:19:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T19:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nurturingroot.sifazey2-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=846"},"modified":"2016-11-02T15:48:49","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T19:48:49","slug":"new-recommendations-american-academy-pediatrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenurturingrootsa.com\/new-recommendations-american-academy-pediatrics\/","title":{"rendered":"New Recommendations From The American Academy Of Pediatrics"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The American Academy Of Pediatrics (AAP) 2016 National Conference and Exhibition concluded last week. During their annual meeting, the AAP discussed a wide array of topics, and presented studies regarding children\u2019s health and wellness. During the conference, the AAP released updated recommendations on two important topics: healthy media use, and safe sleep practices for infants.<\/p>\n

Healthy Media Use<\/b><\/p>\n

The new media use policy<\/a> released last week acknowledges most American \u00a0families are using screen-time on a daily basis. While digital media can have a positive impact on a child\u2019s development, it needs to be used correctly. To help your family make smart media choices, here are the updated rules and tools for screen-time.<\/p>\n

Infants and Toddlers: No screens (This includes phones, tablets, computers, and televisions) for children under 18 months. Previously the \u2018zero media\u2019 recommendation was up to two years old. \u00a0AAP recognizes that many families use video chatting apps, like FaceTime, to connect better with relatives. \u00a0Easing the age restriction \u00a0ales it more manageable for younger kids to begin using limited digital media. If you would like to introduce your child, aged 18-24 months, to screens only view \u2018high quality\u2019 programming or video chat for short durations. You should always be present to help your toddler understand what they are seeing.<\/p>\n

Preschool, Ages 2-5 Years \u00a0Preschoolers should watch no more that one hour of media per day. Previously, it was recommended that children of all ages, have no more than two hours of screen-time per day. The AAP also clarifies that you should continue to co-view high quality programming with younger kids, whenever possible.<\/p>\n

Children, 6 Years+ The advice for older kids is more ambiguous. The AAP recognizes that setting a universally specific digital media limit does not work for families. The new suggestions are to use good judgement; be consistent and clear with screen-time rules. Also make sure that your older child is getting plenty of play, rest, study, and conversation time throughout the day. A new and really important aspect of the guidelines, is communicating regularly with your kids about good online citizenship and treating others with respect.<\/p>\n

This family media planner<\/a> is a great new tool that can help you thoughtfully integrate screen-time boundaries and limits specific to your needs.<\/p>\n

Safe Sleep Recommendations<\/b><\/p>\n

The sleep guidelines<\/a> released Monday are the updated recommendations for creating optimal circumstances and ideal infant sleep environments to reduce sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths.<\/p>\n

With this goal, the American Academy Of Pediatrics advises:<\/p>\n