Tablets and smarts phones can keep babies entertained while you're busy. But a national study reveals too much screen time for young children could lead to years of developmental delays.
also reveals these risks extended to other aspects of a toddler’s life. For example, increased screen time can be linked to delays in developing social and personal skills along with motor skills which includes a child’s ability to crawl, walk or run.
“I think what these studies really tell us is that if you’re talking to your kid, and spending time doing other activities, besides screen time, like all of those things are really going to support their development,” said Dr. Jessica Weisz, pediatrician, andDr. Weisz suggests engaging with your kid while they’re playing on a screen.
“The show is singing a song, if you’re singing along with your kid, like using this screen maybe as a prompt is, it’s going to be realistic for most families,” she said.no screen time for kids under 18 months unless you’re video chatting with family or friends. “A little bit of screentime here and there is not going to like to slow your kid’s development,” said Dr. Weisz. “If they’re also spending time with you reading books, playing, playing outside, and engaging with you, then you’re going to be doing right by your kid.”
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