Electronic media exposure and neurodevelopment in children under 5 years of age: an updated evidence-based narrative review
Soumi Kundu, Sudip Bhattacharya, Rajan Kumar, Kusum Kumari, Chandrima Biswas, Asha Premlata Omega Oraon, Abhimanyu Ganguly · 2026
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Soumi Kundu and co-authors review what screen media do to brain growth in children under five, in a 2026 paper. Phones and tablets now fill early childhood, bringing both learning chances and risks. The team searched five large databases and kept twenty-one studies, twelve reviews, and four guideline sets. They weighed effects on thinking, speech, movement, behavior, feelings, and sleep.
Heavy and early screen use linked to speech delays, weak focus, and trouble with feelings. Sleep grew shorter and started later, which may be one path of harm. Brain scans hinted at weaker wiring in speech areas. Guide sets from major health bodies urge tight limits and shared, guided viewing. The authors call for long studies with firmer measures.
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| CREATOR | Soumi Kundu, Sudip Bhattacharya, Rajan Kumar, Kusum Kumari, Chandrima Biswas, Asha Premlata Omega Oraon, Abhimanyu Ganguly |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |