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Low-Stimulation Shows for Toddlers
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items I’m an occupational therapist and a mom, and I’ve seen firsthand the effects that screen time can have on kids’ behavior, attention, and regulation.
From an OT side, I understand that screens can easily overload a child’s developing brain because it...
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Disney+
My 2-year-old LOVES Curious George! It’s great for teaching him how things work and has actually increased his own curiosity!
Curious George
Not quite as low-stimulating as some others, but I still consider it one! This is one that really encourages imaginative play and making your own fun. Plus, I love Mom and Dad - they really do have a great sense of humor 😂
Bluey
Our #1 favorite out of all the shows/movies! My toddler absolutely adores Pooh and will rotate between this and a few of the older Pooh movies
Winnie the Pooh
A favorite from my own childhood! This one encourages emotional awareness and social skills!
Bear in the Big Blue House
This is calming for the whole household - just imagine standing in an aquarium but add the quirkiness of Dory and that’s it!
Dory's Reef Cam
I love shows that have real people doing real things in them! My toddler is very into music so he gets excited when we play this one!
Out of the Box
Netflix
Okay this show is SO sweet! It’s about a little boy and his friends (yes, including the cutest trash truck you’ve ever seen) and all of the adventures they go on. My toddler loves this one!
Trash Truck
Llama Llama is a great show that, even better, has books that go with certain episodes! 📖
Llama Llama
PBS Kids
My personal favorite 🫶 Mister Rogers is beloved for a reason. He is instantly comforting and makes toddlers (and parents… maybe even more so) realize that we can slow down and take our time in life!
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Daniel Tiger (an original character from Mister Rogers) wears the iconic red sweater while going on adventures of his own and learning how to interact with others and be kind! This is a great way to familiarize kids with routines or life changes (pot...
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
YouTube
We are all quite literally obsessed with Tractor Ted in our house! It’s about a farm in the UK, and it’s real people doing real things… with the cutest animated green tractor zooming around! We sing the songs all day every day, we’ve named our toys a...
Tractor Ted
We love this channel! It’s very kid-friendly while still teaching actual technique. I love interactive videos too!
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