Ages 0-2: Humans First, Screens Second
For the youngest kids, this section is for parents — not for solo viewing.
The Science
The American Academy of Pediatrics (2016 policy, "Media and Young Minds") recommends no digital media for children under 18 months, with the single exception of live video chat. The World Health Organization (2019 guidelines on physical activity and screen time for children under 5) recommends zero sedentary screen time under age 2. The underlying reason is the "video deficit effect" (Anderson & Pempek, 2005; Barr, 2013): infants under two learn significantly less from a screen than from a live human. Kuhl et al. (2003) found infants learned foreign-language phonemes from live tutors but not from identical video lessons.
Screen Time
AAP: none under 18 months except video chat. 18–24 months: only high-quality programming, co-viewed with a caregiver who narrates and responds.
What to Avoid
Avoid all solo viewing, background TV (Christakis et al., 2009 — background TV reduces adult-infant speech by ~770 words per hour), and any fast-cut content. Video chat with family is the AAP-approved exception.
Curated by the MFOG Editorial Team based on peer-reviewed research. Every claim links back to its primary source.
Videos for Ages 0–2
Old McDonald Had A Farm - The Kiboomers Preschool Songs & Nursery Rhymes for Circle Time
The Kiboomers - Kids Music Channel
Alphabubblies Jumping ABC Song
KidsTV123
Finger Family Song and more | Daddy Finger | Animal Songs | Nursery Rhymes Songs For Children
Peekaboo Kidz
This collection of interactive finger songs helps toddlers and very young preschoolers develop hand coordination and learn family vocabulary through repetitive, engaging rhythms.
Colors Finger Family - Learn Colors with the Finger Family Nursery Rhyme | Baby Songs
Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs
Let's Go Camping with Elmo and Friends! 🏕️ | 80 Mins | Sesame Street
Sesame Street
This 80-minute camping adventure keeps toddlers and preschoolers engaged with outdoor exploration, craft activities, and snack-making through familiar Sesame Street characters.
Mummy, You're the Best | The Kiboomers | Sweetest Mother's Day Song! #shorts
The Kiboomers - Kids Music Channel
This upbeat Mother's Day song gives toddlers and preschoolers a simple, joyful way to express appreciation for their moms through sing-along music.
The Countries of the World Song - Asia
KidsTV123
Baby Shark Dance | #babyshark | Animal Songs |Songs for Children |Finger Family Collection
Peekaboo Kidz
This energetic dance song combines a catchy tune with alphabet and phonics learning, helping toddlers build early literacy skills through movement and repetition.
This section is for parents
Under age 2, the strongest evidence says live human interaction beats any screen. Our editorial stance aligns with the AAP and WHO: zero solo screen time under 18 months except for video chat with family.
What works instead: sing, narrate, read physical books, video-chat with grandparents. When your child turns two, come back — we'll have curated co-viewing videos and simple tap games ready.
See what's right for 2-4 year olds →