Almost anyone who has seen the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” is rightfully alarmed at how social networking platforms have mastered the art of manipulating human behavior. Since the film touched on how easily children are targeted, we asked the Baby and Breakfast readers over on Instagram Stories whether or not their babies have their own Instagram accounts. Surprisingly, 72% answered NO, chalking it up to privacy purposes, while others shared that their personal feeds were already filled with their baby, so there was no need to set-up a separate account. Considering the need to stay connected to our loved ones virtually and all the ongoing discussion on the impact of social media on mental health, the question more and more parents are now asking is whether or not having social media presence is in the baby’s best interest.

As with most parenting dilemmas, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to whether or not you should set-up a social media account for your baby. A practical response would be to do so in moderation. When done with caution and vigilance, there can be numerous benefits to sharing on social media. However, if you have not carefully weighed out the pro’s and con’s, we suggest reading through this article on the possible perils of social media so that you can make an informed decision.

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