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
Not the melted ice cream! 🍦😭 Sesame Street is now playing on Netflix!
Netflix Jr.
This short clip shows where young children can now find Sesame Street content on Netflix, making it easier to access the educational program they may already enjoy.
Help us find the cookie thief 🍪🕵️♂️ #kidssongs #shorts #babysongs
Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs
This playful song helps toddlers and preschoolers practice listening skills and enjoy interactive call-and-response play with a familiar nursery rhyme format.
Songs for Littles Christmas Movie | Toddler Learning Video | Preschool with Ms Rachel
Ms Rachel - Toddler Learning Videos
Ms Rachel's Christmas movie teaches early literacy and math skills through interactive songs and a scavenger hunt, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who learn best through music and play.
10 Little Numbers
KidsTV123
It’ll Wait For You (Potty Song) #sesamestreet
Sesame Street
This song introduces toddlers to potty training through familiar Sesame Street characters, making the transition feel approachable and fun.
3D Shapes Song | Shapes for kids | The Singing Walrus
The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids
One more bite... 🍎🐛 My Very Hungry Caterpillar is now on Netflix Playground!
Netflix Jr.
This gentle adaptation of a beloved classic introduces toddlers to the story of transformation through colorful visuals and simple storytelling, ideal for ages 2-5.
Count to 10 with Elmo and Abby! 😄 Number Songs for Kids | Sesame Street
Sesame Street
This video teaches young children to count from 1 to 10 through singing and dancing with beloved Sesame Street characters, making number recognition engaging for toddlers and preschoolers.
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 →