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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Give that baby a bottle - and a smartphone?

Every baby needs a blanky, a cuddly toy - and a mobile device? 

New research says 38% of children under 2 have used one. According to the study by Common Sense Media, that’s up from just 10% in 2011. So is it such a bad thing? Yes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Their recommendation is that parents should ban all screen time, including mobile devices, for children under 2. While tablets can be good educational tools for toddlers, overuse or using them as virtual babysitters can cause real developmental harm.

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