Parental screen time in baby’s presence?
Is there any research about effects of parental use of screens around babies? I feel like background tv comes up a bit but even beyond that. My daughter is 9 months and I am thinking about things like ordering groceries, doing crosswords, or scrolling Reddit while she is nearby. I am not completely ignoring her. Is scrolling on my phone different from if I were reading a physical book? Or painting or something?
Also curious about auditory input like if I have podcasts or audiobooks on speaker.
Do these have detrimental effects if she isn’t the one using the screen?
Also on a practical level, I am wondering how you fill your day and stay sane if you aren’t using a phone 🙃 She is too young for real crafts or activities and I don’t have the energy or money for field trips.