Study links screen time for children under two to long-term developmental risks
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Sally Weale
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A landmark study warns that screen time for babies and toddlers under two years old is linked to long-term negative effects on health and development. Researchers are calling for urgent investigation into the risks posed by smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices to infants, noting a "baby blind spot" in policy as the focus remains on teenagers' digital habits and social media bans for under-16s.
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Hacker NewsStudy links screen time for children under two to long-term developmental riskstheguardian.comKey quotes
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With the focus on teenagers' digital habits and government plans to ban under-16s from social media, researchers are concerned about a 'baby blind spot' in policy
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