technology and baby : by jean

self portrait by miles

this is a picture that miles took on my phone.  it's a work of art, isn't it?  i don't remember why he had my phone but i was probably trying to change his diaper but since he wouldn't sit still and we don't have a crazy hulabye (read about it here!) to keep him still, i probably gave him my phone bc it kept him occupied.

i used to sort of judge (ok i judged) those parents who would give kids their i phone, i pad, or any other electronic device just to keep them still at dinner, with friends, etc.  I thought, "just let them play with TOYS!  these are NOT their toys."  and then came miles who does not stay still unless i give him my phone or the remote while getting his diaper changed.  will i let him play with my phone or iPad once he gets older?  probably? only if it's educational...right?

remember that video about the baby who thought the magazine was an iPad?

 technology is so present in our lives that it's just inevitable...or is it not?  what are you thoughts about babies and technology?