My grandson is a little older did the same take it away yes it keeps him out of your hair but he needs to learn
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For some of the things, like the “baby in mommy’s belly”, find some age appropriate sources and talk to him about it from an age appropriate view. And like everyone is saying, parental controls. Another idea would be to get a “childs tablet”. Not sure which ones are the best as my baby is only 3 months old. If someone has a recommendation please link it below. Otherwise do some research and read reviews.
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4 year olds need supervising when they watch such devices
You asked for advise well here it is
If you keep allowing the kid to watch so much tv or video or whatever
Buy a age appropriate video and a DVD player and park him in front of the television as opposed to leaving the child to their own device with something like a lap top or cell phone or whatever it is they are using for the stuff you dont want them to watch
Or better yet at 4 years old extremely limit the access to electronics and give him toys and books and something else
But again at 4 years old they need constant supervision and shouldn’t be left alone with too much of anything
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She is asking for help and advice! Dont judge her unless you’d like someone watching you and your kids. You probably aren’t even aware of what your children look at…so unless u have kind helpful advice, dont comment!
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Your 4yr old should not be given the ability to look things up on his own. They have devices that are specifically designed for this age group. Those devices are designed around education.
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It sounds like you need to block YouTube. A 4 year old is not mature enough to be responsible with it, and there are too many inappropriate videos that he could access. One feature of YouTube that makes it more dangerous for children is the fact that they could start out watching an appropriate video, but they are constantly having other videos suggested to watch. I’ve had to really restrict my 8 year olds access to YouTube too.
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Be a responsible parent! Four year olds shouldn’t be on a computer period unless you are sitting beside him/her guiding every selection. A computer is not a babysitter! Corruption cannot be taken back. You are his protector, his only protector.
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He’s 4? Why does he have that much freedom anyways? Thats pretty young to be having access to the internet
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Youtube Kids…its an app. Also if they get on regular YouTube I have a parental app that will notify me if something over their rating is being watched
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It needs to be locked out, electronics are absolutely nothing but trouble for these younger kids to have. With all the human trafficking and the evil people that are on line influencing our children and grandchildren. Just sayin
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Neither of my kids did that BUT I did notice when I would put youtube on for them on my phone or the tv that inappropriate things would pop up as suggestions. So I quickly stopped my kids from watching youtube all together. I tell them if it’s not of kid Netflix or one of the other app we have on the tv they cant watch it
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why does your 4 year old have access to youtube?
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Children have a natural curiosity about their body and the body of others. Get rid of utub but when he asks about babies etc. be honest and draw him pictures if necessary. You do not want him growing to think that his body or that of others is anything to be ashamed of.
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4 year old children should be playing in the dirt, coloring pics, playing army men ect… Quit letting computers babysit!! There is nothing that a small child needs electronics for!!!
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Why does a four year old have access to the electronic devices,shame on you for bad bad parenting,what is wrong with people nowadays
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How about some parenting?? Really!!
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WTH? Why is he even able to access YouTube? He’s 4 years old! ! My goodness!! How does he even know about such inappropriate things. I mean really. Maybe you should be investigating that. He really needs monitored anytime he is using the computer and the internet. He definitely shouldn’t ever be on YouTube at that age. Unbelievable!! You should get him more involved in playing age appropriate board games(Candy Land or Chutes and Ladders, etc.). He needs to be learning his ABC’s and 123’s. He should be playing with toys and coloring or anything appropriate for his age group. Seriously!! Sounds like he needs more supervision. 
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Stop it now. Take away his device. If he knows it’s wrong and he continues, you have an issue. He’s young enough to straighten out.
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Do not stifle his curiosity… get him to talk to you … look at “babies in mommy’s tummy” together … answer his questions (in a simple, age appropriate way)
Keep communication lines open with him
You both will do much better later in life if he is comfortable asking YOU his questions and you get to explain things to him the way you think … don’t ever feel he’s too young for whatever … if he asks it you should answer … COMMUNICATION is key … you want him to ALWAYS be able to come to you no matter what!
Don’t make him feel his curiosity is wrong … make him feel you want him to come to you not be afraid to ask or tell you anything/everything (speaking from experience having raised 4 good men, one great lady and still working on 11 grandchildren)
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I think there is a parental controls you could use. Also he’s 4. You are the parent. He doesn’t need to be on YouTube if he’s going to use it inappropriately.
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Why is he on computer alone? With no parental control
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Why does he have access? You are the parent. All devices have parental locks, use them!
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Talk to him. Ask him why he’s looking at them and what he is curious about? Dont make him feel bad, it is natural for kids to want to learn about things, the human body is no different. Try PBS Kids instead. My 3 year old plays it on the computer everyday.
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So lock him out of YouTube? My son has had his own tablet when he turned 4 and hasn’t ever had anything inappropriate like that happen. It’s the kids kindle fire and I set it to where he can watch only age appropriate things and stays off the web.
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And we wonder why kids are messed up by the time they reach teen years.
Why would any sane parent allow a 4 year old on the internet in the first place.
‘POOR PARENTING’
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Are you ok lady ? Over and over ? You are the parent, right ? Then be a proper parent. He can not look up anything if he does not have access. Whatever access you gave him to youtube is you being an irresponsible parent. Now grow a backbone and be a responsible parent for your child so he can grow up and be a man you can be proud of.
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Take the tablet away and tell why. He should be playing with crayons, books, legos and things that will give him creativity. I really hate to say this, but if you are having difficulty with him at 4 it will only get worse.
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A four year old should only be on YouTube or any media when/if mom is in firm control! In addition, there is so much he is missing that he should be doing - playing with toys, being read to, fresh air (rain or shine, warm or cold, dressed appropriately for the weather), beginning to make friends, etc
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Curiosty is normal. And he doesn’t need to think he is doing something wrong. Just explain to him in age appropriate ways about things. As he gets older you will have to do that even more about . As for YouTube put restrictions so that he us only able to access what you allow
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I would be thinking who has he been around, like older cousins, kids from the neighborhood, etc. A 4 year old doesn’t think this up alone. It’s not on their radar. Also, possibly, what adults or older teenagers is he around? This is one way of “grooming” a child. Just a thought. I’d really do some investigating. Also, take away computer use. There are a million other things he can do. Good luck.
Kids are curious about everything. Just make sure he feels safe and comfortable asking you questions, and monitor his screen time closely.
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Why does he have electronics like that in the first place? There are so many skills he needs to develop right now! Just because he KNOWS better doesn’t mean he has the judgement to make the right decision.
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We use YouTube a lot for schooling purposes. Jack Hartman anyone? 
but we use kids YouTube, and if you want to be in YouTube… you sit in the living room, no headphones. If you say he is never out of your sight… how is he able to talk to text without you catching it immediately? Children shouldn’t be unsupervised on YouTube period
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My daughter in law does not let the 3 year old or 5 year old use utube because sometimes things were inappropriate. Sit with nana and her phone together watching something. She got a kids iPad much safer
Omg people it’s a stage kids go through, stop him when hes doing it but dont yell or punish just sit him down and talk to him and explain to him why its wrong.
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I agree with Brenda Small. Get him away from You Tube and find out where he is learning about these subjects. That is totally inappropriate at his age. I can understand questions to you, but not trying to look it up. Give him age appropriate toys.
I have remove YouTube from my son’s phone. I replaced it with a kid’s YouTube. On top using parental controls. Also limit all eletronics to 30 minutes a day for fun. He enjoys doing his Legos and other toys.
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Don’t let him go on youtube. There are parental controls. Does he have an older sibling?
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Either take it away and give him age appropriate toys, or at least block sites that he shouldn’t be on. There are plenty of age appropriate sites for educational purposes, which is really all he should be using electronics for at this point anyways.
My boy is 4 and he doesn’t look things up like that. Wondering if mom,dad or a older child looking these up. And it pops up . I have there games and YouTube on a different section on my phone and it says block.
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4 year olds should not be allowed to go on You Tube without a parent. Disable his ability to go on You Tube.
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I think if you act like the body is forbidden, you are setting him up for issues down the road. Boys of all ages are suckeres for potty humor. You should find him age appropriate anatomy books or lessons online. Discuss the body with him. Don’t make it a big secret or something to have to jump in fear when Mommy sees. Curiosity is normal. Help him explore in a normal, nonsexualized way.
I turned the talk to text off on my phone to stop my son from doing things similar…he was looking for innocent things but his speech wasn’t too clear I guess…some of the things were mindblowing that it would think he was saying.
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Educational programs and block the other things. But keep an eye on him. These kids are to tech savvy today.
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Hard to believe anyone w/ any common sense would have to ask this question!!! Take electronics away, PERIOD!! Unless you are sitting beside him using it to teach him then don’t let him have it at all!!!
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A 4 year old should not even know what YouTube is much less have access to any electronics in his hands. At that young age your headed for big trouble as he gets older. The bible says bring a child up the way they should go. Don’t think you want your son to grow up to be A pervert or rape somebody or criminal ! Better get ahold of this child way too young to be on youtube. Most kids that are let go and no time spent with them will find something to do with that time. SPEND TIME WITH YOUR KID!
Why does a four year old have access to that internet?? Seriously?
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4 year olds should not be on a computer period. The very best of our nation was raised with not even a tv, they were heros, fought wars, raised polite respectfull children. The young people of our nation are pathetic! You start something to change that. Change starts withone person wanting to make a difference.
I would be looking into what happened to him? Something/someone definitely has taught your son this behavior. Start asking questions. I would be concerned about his safety
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Sounds like he is interested in the body. I would find science videos about the body to show him. If you make it wrong to talk about those things he will only want to do it more. Be open and honest about the body and what the parts are for.
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I back up another comment that says to ask him what he us curious about. But also you could ground him from YouTube. Parental controls arent 100% sadly.
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There are parental locks. Where is he learning about such things to ask about, older siblings? If that is what he is looking at, maybe you could do more activities with him. There are plenty of craft type things he could be doing.
Quit using electronics as your babysitter.
Get your child involved in puzzles, board games, books, crafts or anything else hands on.
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Nothing wrong with some electronic time as long as it’s supervised. People put all kinds of stuff on the internet so those two examples you listed are super tame compared to what could pop up unfortunately. It’s so bad these days people are making videos that seem okay for the first couple minutes or so then Blues Clues turns into something else you would NOT want your kid exposed to. I’d recommend making a video list specifically for your lo after you’ve watched every video you choose all the way through and then making sure you’re close enough to hear and see screen anytime they’re on it. In case something “recommended” pops up.
Utube is not recommended for kids except u watch with ur kids, sometimes they put inappropriate act in the kids movies, also the commercials sometimes for adult, like parfumé where women and man quite intimate, French kiss, etc
Put the electronics down, get on the floor and play with him. He’s 4, teach him social and coping skills. His brain is still developing, he needs you to help him right and wrong not a computer.
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My advice is take away the device he is using to access these videos. He needs to be playing with toys, building blocks, looking at books, not on a device.
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Take the damm phone away he is 4 for pete’s sake and should not even be on youtube
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I would teach him natural consequence. For example, if he’s going to look up things he’s already been told not to then I think grounding him for a week from using whatever device he’s using to do this with is appropriate. I would also actually use the parental controls that are installed on the device as well as setting up the parental controls on YouTube. Temptation might be a little much (especially a 4 year old) to expect him to control.
Explain to him that by doing what he’s doing he’s demonstrating that he can’t be trusted and then make him earn your trust (and don’t make it easy). And do it EVERY TIME you catch him. Consistency is very important when teaching a child about trust and accountability. If you don’t do it every time then he’ll get the message that he can talk his way out of trouble sometimes.
This is what I did for all my children and they eventually learned that having my trust is way more important than any thrill they can get from watching inappropriate things.
Your 4 year old knows how to spell all of that? He needs to be in a gifted and talented program. Next until he learned to behave I would allow him to use any device without supervision, you never know who is on the other end.
He is 4 years old and curious- it’s age appropriate to be curious and especially learning about body parts. So that’s not too much to worry about but if the electronics is the issue and an easy access for what you consider inappropriate, I’d remove it and have him do something else. You might also take the opportunity to ask him about why he like watching that or what he wants to know. Don’t be afraid to teach about anatomy and even (age appropriate info) about where babies some from at this age.
You can use your parental controls and block the channel That way when you’re not with the child they can’t watch anything inappropriate!
It does have a parental control to set age limits his should have been set to under age 5 or toddlers with a passcode so it could not be changed
My 4 year old was watching what I thought was perfectly innocent how to videos for minecraft…next thing I know he’s screaming about sirenhead and eat the baby…took him off immediately.
What is a 4 year old doing on it in the first place??? He would not touch any programs unless I saw what it is period. You are in charge as a parent.
Do parental blocks and always be beside him while he is on tablets/phones/computers! Too many predators lurking around, keep them safe and young for as long as possible!
Is this a serious question?! He obviously can’t make appropriate choices with electronics and isn’t mature enough to use them. Give him some action figures.
A 4-year-old has. I reason to be on an iPad. If you think he NEEDS it, then for crying out loud put parental controls on it! That’s what they are for!
Youtube is full of all kinds of inappropriate videos for kids so his silly or curious searches will yield videos 4 years old shouldn’t see. To 4 year old boys butts are funny and from what I have experienced butt humor doesn’t fade. Babies come from mommies is hard to picture so if he knows this he just wants to know more. I would recommend turning off voice to text features and talk to him about what he can do if he wants to know something, ask you or trusted adult. Answer any questions as age appropriately as possible. Youtube kids is a bit more limiting, but not safe for kids to use without adult help.
Be careful. I know someone in prison right now as a SO because he was introduced to porn as a 9 year old by a step parent. He will serve 20 years even though it was just a video he shared.
My son didnt start have access the YouTube until he was 6 and at first it was only Netflix. Now its Youtube Kids cause that just came out.
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I’m not sure why 4 year olds are even on YouTube at that age! Sorry mom or dad…but that is your damn fault. The internet is a scary place for adults let alone babies let’s face it. He is a baby. Damn.
I can’t belive you asked this question! Since you are afraid to discipline your child. There are these things called parental lock codes, there is youtube kids, ABC mouse, all kinds of age appropriate apps. Or better yet turn off the speech feature. Even better take and put it away, and you teach your child!
I don’t allow my grandkids electronical devices when they visit. We play outside when the weather is nice. We build forts when we can’t go outside. Children should never be allowed to access the internet, unless it’s for a school project. And then it’s up to the parent to be the parent and monitor what they’re actually doing.
Well I just want to make a quick comment I think it’s absolutely amazing that a 4-year-old knows how to even turn the device on. I’m 65 years old and can barely work my telephone. Kudos to you Mom for having a really smart child but remember what people have said on here there are parental blocks just be careful. Your child is very very smart be proud of that, but protect him.
YouTube Kids and use parental control on his electronic devices. Also, you and dad need to sit down with him and find out where he’s hearing about the things he’s looking for. Is he in day care, or with a baby sitter. Is he around older kids? Need to do this Asap…
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He’s curious, and shaming him for can lead to all kinds of issues down the line, be honest about things and talk to him in an age appropriate manner. There is nothing shameful about the human body, pregnancy or sex. It’s literally paramount to continued human existence. There are things that are age appropriate. So take into mind what he can or can’t yet process.
That’s typical. They have a curiosity about that stuff. But if I were you I would try to put a child lock of some kind . Take it from a great-granny…he’ll be pulling up some porn next, if you don’t. LOL
Kids are curious. Have a chat and find out what he wants to know about those things, then teach him, answer his questions. If you have a huge, negative reaction it will make normal curiosity a bad thing.
Why is he on YouTube? You are the parent act like one.
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Why do you allow him access to Youtube?
Why not just take the phone away?
Dont care if he tantrums just take the phone away.
Set boundaries for him now or you will have much much bigger problems later. Discipline is everything.
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Stop letting your 4 yr old play with electronic devices. You say he is literally never out of your sight, which would be a lie because when he is looking these things up, you admit that he jumps when you catch him looking at these things. He should only have limited access which if you make him a YouTube account he will not be able to look up certain things. But at 4 yrs old he should only have so much screen time and than it is done
Take it away! A 4 year old should not be on you tube period! He knows these inappropriate things because ads come on on YouTube! He won’t cry blood! You’re the parent. My 7 year old has an iPad. I block everything and have a pass code
First mistake you handed a 4 year old the device ? Second where is he getting wanting to see people’s butts ? That’s the problem with parents today instead of doing something structural with your babies you cram adevice in their faces to keep them out if yours.
4yr old too young to have internet access…plenty of other things to do for that age group …its the parent’s responsibility to protect children from inappropriate internet access…easily solved
Take the phone tablet what ever it is away. He knows what he is doing is wrong but continues to do it. You tube isn’t for kids. He is 4 give him toys to play with.
My nieces son was found online, in the middle of the night, at 2 yrs old. He memorized his dads password, seeing him type it, and decided to check it all out. Turns out the little bugger was born, a (computer) genius. By 5, he was so computer savvy, he could change his parents passwords, and taught his parents, a thing or two, when they tried to keep him offline…lol.
How does he even know to look for that stuff hes 4? Hes learning it from somewhere. Take the tablet away from him and have him play with his own toys.
Don’t give a child a device in the first place . They could click on anything accidentally. They should play with toys and not be kept pacified with an electronic device babysitter instead of being shown how to behave in public .
Took YouTube off the iPad and disabled the web browser. Also, I took her device away. She gets enough crap at school.
Youtube kids has parental controls you can set to only allow specific types of videos and is much more appropriate for kids than regular youtube.
Quit allowing a four year old on You tube. Play with him teach him to write abc’s . Plenty of other things for a four year old to be doing . You tube is not the parent or baby sitter.
My children at 4 were playing with blocks and coloring books …this is a different world today …I’m in disbelief
Simple. take it away. In my day, children. were disciplined. If you disciplined him. this would not be a problem. Maybe ypu should
go on Dr Phil.
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Honestly, you can do a variety of things. First, don’t let him get on devices… puzzles, artwork, dress up, board games, card games, building with recycled or legos, outdoors to the best of your ability. I really regret the tech culture my own kids had/have. Really try to keep him busy with hands on things or books. They can do so many other things that are better for their brain and social development. And when he is on the devices or accesses sites without your permission, give him consequences directly related to that…no access to any screens for a day. Make him help you in the house. He can fold towels, make sandwiches etc. Second, put parent controls on your devices. Even school age kids using the Internet can come across inappropriate and just rotten racist or sexist content doing legitimate school research. Third, and really really important - talk to him in an age appropriate way about why he’s curious about those things and how’s he been taught or figured out to make the connection between inappropriate images and finding them online. That’s a little scary? Then address why nice people and little kids don’t do that…Best of luck mama!! It ain’t easy, but it’s so worth it! 
His 4 your in control what your children watch. Some parents use this a babysitter do more things with children.
Why the hell is a four year old on a computer instead of playing with toys that require using his imagination, teaching manual dexterity, and development of hand/eye coordination?
Take the electronics away…the kids only 4. Also, if you’re not leaving home, then the people he’s hearing this stuff from are IN HIS HOME…4 year olds don’t just know these things.
no advice… but blippi and alphablocks and really good educational shows.My kids also watch the animal sound shows and listens to educational songs in the living room .YouTube isn’t all bad …it’s the content and how much they watch it that makes it bad.
kids love parents to interact with them more than you know!