It’s natural to want to make sure that everything in your baby’s environment is safe and appropriate for their age and development
As a new parent, it’s natural to want to make sure that everything in your baby’s environment is safe and appropriate for their age and development. This includes the type of movies and television shows that you watch around your baby. While it may be tempting to continue watching your favorite R-rated or PG-13 movies, it’s important to consider the content of these movies and how it may impact your baby.
Movie content for newborn babies
In a previous post I listed some good rules to find movie content for newborn babies. IMDB also has a post of top movies to watch with toddlers. Here is the link to the Best movies to watch with a newborn baby.
IMDB also has a post of top movies to watch with toddlers. A great starting point for movie content appropriate for babies and toddlers.
Understanding the rating system
First, it’s important to understand the rating system for movies. R-rated movies are intended for audiences 17 years and older. They may contain adult themes, graphic violence, strong language, and sexual content. PG-13 movies are intended for audiences 13 years and older. They may also contain violence, language, and some sexual content. While these movies may not be appropriate for young children, it’s also important to consider the impact that they may have on your newborn baby.
How newborns take in information
Newborns are highly sensitive to their environment. They are constantly taking in new information. You may want to watch your favorite movie, but you have to ask if it is safe movie content for your little one. They are also easily overwhelmed by loud noises and bright lights. While they may not fully understand the movie content, they can still be affected by the images and sounds. Watching a violent or disturbing movie in the presence of a newborn baby can be traumatic for them and may cause them distress.
Additionally, it’s important to consider the impact that watching these movies may have on you as a parent. If you are watching a movie that is violent or disturbing, it may cause you to feel anxious or upset. This can make it difficult for you to provide a calm and nurturing environment for your baby.
It’s also important to consider your baby’s sleep. Newborns need a lot of sleep and a consistent sleep schedule. Watching a movie that is loud or has bright flashes of light can disrupt their sleep and make it difficult for them to settle down.
In addition to finding safe movie content for babies, a question that new parents often ask is what kind of music should I listen to with my baby. Check out this post about finding appropriate music for your baby.
Their are no rules but consider the content before watching
In summary, while there’s no hard and fast rule about when you should stop watching R-rated and PG-13 movies around your newborn baby. It’s important to consider the content of the movie. It is also important to think about how it may impact your baby’s well-being. It’s also important to consider how the movie may affect your own emotional state. Lastly, always think about the impact it may have on your baby’s sleep schedule. The best approach would be to wait until your baby is older and can better understand the content of the movie.
