The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use by children younger than 2 and recommends limiting older children's screen time to no more than one or two hours a day.
By limiting the time children spend on their devices, you are also limiting their potential to develop physical health problems as too much screen time can be linked to obesity.
The more TV and video your child watches, the greater his or her risk is of becoming overweight. Having a TV or other electronics in a child's bedroom increases this risk as well. Children can also develop an appetite for junk food promoted in ads, as well as overeat while watching on electronics.
Source: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-he...

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