- Review Article
- Developmental and Behavioral Medicine
- Electronic media exposure and neurodevelopment in children under 5 years of age: an updated evidence-based narrative review
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Soumi Kundu, Sudip Bhattacharya, Rajan Kumar, Kusum Kumari, Chandrima Biswas, Asha Premlata Omega Oraon, Abhimanyu Ganguly
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(10):773-784. Published online September 8, 2026
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Excessive digital media exposure before 5 years is consistently associated with poorer language development, attention, executive functioning, sleep quality, and socioemotional development. The adverse effects are particularly evident when screen exposure replaces caregiver-child interaction and active play. High-quality educational content combined with caregiver coviewing may mitigate some of these risks. Pediatric counseling should emphasize age-appropriate media use, family media plans, and balanced daily routines. |
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