"Experts Warn of Potential Harm: Limiting Toddler Screen Time for Healthy Sensory Development"

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that children should avoid screen time until the age of 3, as it may lead to developmental delays and atypical sensory behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD. The research found that babies and toddlers exposed to screen time were more likely to exhibit sensory processing issues, and each hour of daily screen time increased the likelihood of these problems. The study recommends that children 3 to 5 years old should have no more than one hour of screen time per day, and emphasizes the importance of parent training and education to minimize screen time for children under two, with the exception of video chatting.