# Screens before age two may come with serious developmental risks, study warns

> Screens have become the digital pacifier for many babies. Phones and tablets are used during feeding, bedtime, chores, and moments when parents need a break.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/screens-before-age-two-may-come-with-serious-developmental-risks-study-warns/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4190413cb5f730c86ea173)
- **Published:** 2026-06-28
- **Category:** Tablets
- **Tags:** #ipad
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