How much is too much?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 40% of three-month-olds are exposed to television or videos for an average of 45 minutes per day, and at two years of age, 90% of children are spending an average of 90 minutes per day in front of the TV. The AAP recommends that children under the age of two not be exposed to any screens, and the total amount of screen time for all children should be less than two hours per day. Pediatricians have found that early exposure to screens puts children at higher risk for attention problems, diminished reading comprehension, and obesity. As more and more parents are replacing basic toys with educational videos geared towards infants and toddlers, experts are questioning the effects of these products on a child’s development.
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