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
Finger Family Song - Mega Finger Family Collection! Frozen, Minions, Elmo, Nursery Rhymes & More!
Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs
This collection of finger family songs helps toddlers practice counting to five and finger coordination through familiar characters like Elmo, Frozen, and Minions.
Lullaby Forest | A Twinkle Twinkle Bedtime Movie | Super Simple Songs
Super Simple Songs - Kids Songs
This 18-minute bedtime film uses the classic "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" song with calming animation to help infants and toddlers wind down before sleep.
A Ram Sam Sam - The Kiboomers Silly Songs for Kids - Fun Action Song Dance
The Kiboomers - Kids Music Channel
This active dance song keeps toddlers and preschoolers moving with simple, repetitive motions that build coordination and encourage physical play alongside music.
Wheels On The Bus Thanksgiving Song | The Kiboomers Fun & Educational Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes
The Kiboomers - Kids Music Channel
This Thanksgiving-themed take on a familiar song keeps toddlers and preschoolers engaged with music and movement while introducing seasonal concepts.
Jump, Run and Shout! | Action song for kids | The Singing Walrus
The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids
This action song gets toddlers and preschoolers moving with simple motions and repetitive lyrics designed to burn energy while building body awareness.
Baby Shark Compilation - 3 Baby Shark Songs! Nursery Rhymes for Kids
Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs
This compilation offers toddlers and preschoolers three themed variations of a popular song with movement opportunities, making it useful for extended screen time when you need sustained engagement.
Top 20 Family Songs | Super Simple’s 20th Anniversary! | Super Simple Songs
Super Simple Songs - Kids Songs
This compilation of 20 songs helps toddlers and preschoolers learn family relationships and member names through simple, repetitive melodies perfect for home or classroom use.
FARM ANIMALS SONG for Kids 🐮🐷
Smile and Learn - English
This song introduces toddlers and preschoolers to common farm animals and their sounds through rhythmic repetition, helping build early vocabulary and listening skills.
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 →