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arikara

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21. I agree, kids that age need plenty of active physical play

Fri Feb 21, 2014, 02:31 AM

Feb 2014

A bit of computer time here and there may be ok, even preferable to watching the boob tube; but there are also other considerations. People don't like to hear it, but too much wifi exposure is harmful especially for little kids. And a little one sitting with a tablet on their lap, well that might not be the best thing.
It is considered controversial and you might decide the risk is not there, but at least be informed. Here's a place for you to start.

This page shows the wifi radiation measurements of an ipad and wireless router.
http://www.safeinschool.org/2013/03/ipad-wifi-radiation-captured-on-videos.html

Here's lots more pertaining to children
http://www.safeinschool.org/2011/01/protect-your-children-from-cell-phone.html

In our house, the router is turned off when not using internet, and especially at night. The ipad wireless is also turned off when internet is off and its being used for anything other than internet such as reading. Also, cell phones are off and plugged in far away from bedrooms. That first link shows why.

Best wishes to you

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