Screen Time for Under-2s Poses Long-Term Health Risks

7 hours ago

Screen time for babies under two poses developmental risks with no meaningful benefit.
Risks include reduced bonding, stunted language growth, sleep disruption, and childhood obesity.
Current guidance includes exceptions that parents may misinterpret as endorsements, creating a dangerous loophole.
Regulators should close this loophole immediately.
Screen time limits for toddlers are based on shaky science; content and context are more important than minutes logged.
Educational programming shows no attention harm, and co-viewing with engaged parents leads to positive outcomes.
Blanket bans ignore nuance; low screen exposure does not guarantee more physical activity or better development.

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