12 cartoons for kids from 1 to 3 years old that you will definitely like

At what age can you turn on cartoons for kids

American Academy of Pediatrics advises keep children away from screens for at least a year and a half. An exception is made only for communication with family members via video link.

From 18 to 24 months, you need to watch cartoons with adults: the child learns something new, and a loved one explains and reinforces the information. As early as 2-3 years old toddler you can plant for viewing one.

You don't need to demonize screen time. With the help of quality content, you can also learn something reasonable, good and eternal.

How many cartoons can you watch

The younger the child, the less time conduct in front of the monitor. Until the age of two, only acquaintance with cartoons occurs, so a short series or two in the presence of an adult is sufficient. Ages 2 to 5 American Academy of Pediatrics advises Limit screen time to 1 hour per day.

But these are not universal recommendations. Parents

should observe their child and independently decide how much and what kind of content he needs as he grows up.

What cartoons to watch with a baby from 1 to 3 years old

Most likely, you will start your first acquaintance with cartoons with the help of visualized children's songs or short cartoons about the world around you. You never know in advance what exactly a toddler will choose to listen to on repeat for the next 7 months. Therefore, you need to try different options.

1. shark

baby shark

• South Korea, 2016.
• Children's song.
• Duration: 2 minutes 16 seconds.
• Views on YouTube: 11 billion for the original version.

This is the most viewed video in the history of YouTube. South Korean studio Pinkfong filmed a dance video for an old children's song, and it went viral on the Web.

But in Russia, the Russian-language version is more popular, with 370 million views, not counting reuploads. The dance is so simple melody so sticky that the baby will definitely appreciate it.

2. Blue tractor

• Russia, 2014.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 2 seasons, total 108 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 8.0.

Ask any parent of a preschooler: “Who, who, who, who sings a song?” — and maybe you'll wind it up for the whole day. The Blue Tractor has 299 million views (10 thousand, maybe from my house).

The cartoon is distinguished by pleasant drawing and educational songs for the little ones. And thanks to him, everyone knows why you need to eat a lot vegetables.

3. Kukutiki

• Russia, 2015–2017.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 4 seasons, episodes of 5-10 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 7.3.

This is a children's show with funny songs about everything in the world. In it, real children dance in character costumes and talk about schedule, animals, transport and other interesting things for kids.

4. pieces of wood

• Russia, 2017–2019.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 52 episodes of 5 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 7.7.

The main characters of the cartoon are wooden toys. They get into different situations about which they sing songs. Topics, as in most cartoons, relate to the daily routine, relationships, animals and numbers.

Beware: the title topic is very sticky. So maybe you'll be humming that tune for another week.

5. Malyshariki

• Russia, 2015.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 119 episodes of 5-10 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 9.1.

This is a wonderful cartoon for kids, created by the authors "Smesharikov». Unlike many similar projects, "Kids" has very calm visuals and music, so this is a good choice as the very first cartoon.

In addition to standard topics such as colors, numbers, mode, kindergarten, and so on, there are series dedicated to feelings and their living. The characters themselves have a very harmonious relationship, so they can be used as role models. The series was voiced not only by dubbing actors, but also by representatives of the theater and cinema, such as Anna Geller and Konstantin Khabensky.

6. Kitten Kote

• Russia, 2015.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 2 seasons, episodes of 3-5 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 8.2.

The authors write educational songs about colors, numbers, games and the daily routine, under which they come up with cartoons. Ideal for toddlers up to three years.

7. Doctor Mashinkova

• Russia, 2015–2016.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 1 season, episodes of 5-15 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 8.0.

In each series, the doctor is treated by different cars that got into trouble - for example, because they did not follow the rules of the road. So, using simple examples, children will learn about the importance of traffic rules, about different types of transport and other interesting things.

8. Lev's truck

• Russia, 2014–2016.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 2 seasons, episodes of 5-10 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 8.3.

The little truck and his friends assemble different models of vehicles, buildings and other items from parts. Leva addresses the audience, offers to look for hidden parts or asks where they should be placed.

9. Once upon a time there was a princess

• Russia, 2015.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 2 seasons, episodes of 5-10 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 7.8.

Practically "Bad advice", but in the form of short series. Tsarevna is a naughty girl who doesn't want to sleep, wear a hat, share, or clean up after herself. But at the end of the episode, she always realizes what she was wrong about. Each theme is accompanied by a funny instructive song.

10. chick-chick

• Russia, 2017.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 1 season, episodes of 5-10 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 8.3.

Little Tsip-Tsyp was just born, so he is only learning to observe the daily routine, wash wings before eating, get to know other children, draw, count and much more.

11. Hi baby!

• Russia, 2018.
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 1 season, episodes of 2-5 minutes.
• Kinopoisk rating: 8.5.

Educational songs for the little ones about everything in the world: transport, animals, colors, numbers and much more.

12. Peppa Pig

peppa pig

• UK, 2004
• Cartoon, children's.
• Duration: 420 episodes of 5 minutes.
• IMDb: 6.3.
• Kinopoisk rating: 6.2.

Many parents hate her, but the fact remains: Peppa Pig is a cult animated series. It has been translated into 40 languages ​​and broadcast in 180 countries around the world, and thematic goods are still sold in stores, although the project is almost 20 years old. Perhaps the point is in a recognizable atmosphere or in imperfect characters with whom it is easy to associate oneself. Be that as it may, kids love this cartoon very much.