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Toddlers' screen time has a negative correlation with their language skills, according to a study published in PLoS ONE. However, the use of educational content and screen time in the company of adults show a positive association with language skills. The study included nearly 1,900 children between one and four years old from 19 Latin American countries.

A study conducted with nearly 58,000 boys and girls revealed that increased television or DVD screen time starting from 12 months of age had a negative impact on later development, as reported by JAMA Pediatrics.