03/07/2026
Parent Knowledge Center
Infants and Music Media
Question: I have not allowed screen time for my baby but recently, I showed him recordings of orchestra performances featuring classical music as well as jazz performances, such as Jazz at the Lincoln Center. He gets very excited by certain instruments as well as the orchestra conductors. He will watch the performances for as much as 10 minutes at a time without looking away. Is this something that I need to cut out to prevent developmental harm?
Answer: Thank you for this question -- how great that you are sharing music in this way with your infant! In terms of developmental concerns, it’s important to note that the amount of time that infants spend on screens isn’t the only thing that matters – the quality of what is watched, if the child is watching with a parent/caregiver, and when they’re watching all matter too. Read the rest of this answer here. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/qa-portal/qa-portal-library/qa-portal-library-questions/infants-and-music-media/
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
