As screen time increased, so did the likelihood of developmental delays, primarily in communication and problem-solving skills, the study found.
For 1-year-olds, spending two or more hours a day in front of screens — for television, video, mobile phones or other digital devices — may increase their chances of experiencing developmental delays in subsequent years, Based on data on 7,097 children, the study found that as screen time increased, so did the likelihood of developmental delays, primarily in communication and problem-solving skills.
Delays linked to the infants’ amount of screen time also were found in their development of personal and social skills, as well as motor skills .
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