Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devices Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study . It warns that using screens during that period may lead to wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for further urgent investigation of the risks smartphones, tablets and other digita
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Screen time can reduce babies’ opportunities for physical play and bonding with caregivers and limit language development, researchers said. Photograph: dvulikaia/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenScreen time can reduce babies’ opportunities for physical play and bonding with caregivers and limit language development, researchers said. Photograph: dvulikaia/Getty ImagesChildren's healthScreen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggestsExclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devicesSally Weale Education correspondentSat 27 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 27 Jun 2026 03.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleScreen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with…
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