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The discussion focuses on the effects of interactive media, particularly iPads, on infant cognition and development, addressing concerns about previous recommendations.

March 10, 2014JAMA Pediatrics

Interactive Media Use at Younger Than the Age of 2 Years

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DCDimitri ChristakisBoston Medical Center

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Viewpoint discusses the effects of interactive media on cognition and development in infants, suggesting the need for updated guidelines.

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The discussion focuses on the effects of interactive media, particularly iPads, on infant cognition and development, addressing concerns about previous recommendations.
Theoretical analysis of media impact pathways on child behavior and development.
Examination of direct and indirect effects of media, including content and displacement of activities.
The existing recommendation against media use for children under two is questioned given the rise of interactive media.
Limited empirical data is available to adequately assess the influence of these new technologies.

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Dimitri Christakis (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ebca9aa1655e5fb22bb4c https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.5081

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