Published on
02/07/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2
Using screens during the first two years of life is associated with long-term impacts on health and quality of life, according to a new systematic review.
The analysis identified substantial evidence that digital media use — particularly TV, mobile phones and tablets — is widespread in children under two and may be associated with potential harm to child development.
Screen time leads to fewer opportunities to bond with their caregivers or play with other children, limited language development and increased overstimulation.
