Experts Warn Three-quarters Of Nine-Months Old Babies Have Daily Screen Time
New research published on March 16 reveals that nearly seven out of ten infants in England have screen time every day. A recent UK-based investigation found an average duration of just over forty-one minutes per session and noted a concerning trend where some babies accumulate more than three hours daily, with only children facing higher exposure rates compared to those living together or alone; the study also highlighted that while 72% of nine-month-olds are frequently in front of devices like TVs or phones.
Key Points
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1Nearly 75% of infants in England under the age of one year have screen time every day according to recent studies.
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2About three-quarters specifically refers to nine-month-old babies who are exposed daily
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3Experts warn that some children may accumulate more than three hours or even four-plus minutes per week on screens, though heavy usage is rare at just 2%.
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Nearly 75% (three quarters) of infants in England have screen time every day.
— [Mar 16, 09:31] Devetmesečni dojenc̑ki v Angliji pred zasloni prez̑ivijo povprec̑no 41 minut na dan (Rtvslo.si)A new study reveals that nearly three-quarters of nine-month-old babies are exposed to screens daily.
— [Mar 16, 05:02] Three-quarters of nine-month-olds in England have 'daily screen time' (The Guardian)A study by the Education Policy Institute found that 2% of nine-month-old babies exceed three hours daily in front of screens. This excessive exposure correlates with significantly reduced outdoor trips, reading sessions compared to infants who have no or minimal screen use; however, experts advise focusing on enhancing digital tool usage rather than demonizing it entirely while further research is conducted into the causes and effects for this specific high-exposure group