- 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.