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UK limits under-fives to one hour of screen time daily

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The UK government has issued new guidance recommending children under five be limited to one hour of screen time per day.

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The guidance recommends children under two should not watch screens alone.

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72% of nine-month-old babies are exposed to screens daily.

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What specific mechanisms or enforcement will accompany the guidance?
How will the guidance be communicated to parents and caregivers?
What is the exact timeline for publication and implementation of the guidance?
How do the findings on screen time for nine-month-olds compare to older age groups within the same study?
What are the long-term developmental outcomes associated with the screen time patterns observed in the study?
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