Dr. Carl Lauryssen, neurosurgeon, says children's "skulls are much much thinner than adult skulls are, so the amount of exposure that they're going to get is significantly more than we do." Radiation exposure over time is his biggest concern. He suggests, when using a device, avoid a WiFi connection as much as possible... Distance is also important. Dr. Lauryssen recommends parents try to keep the device as far away from the child's face as possible. Even using headphones helps so they won't hold it up to their ear to listen. Your best bet is no device at all.
New concerns over kids and electronics
by Shannon Murray, kvue.com, 3 December 2015
AUSTIN - A recent study says 31 million kids spend four hours a day on their cells phones, and there are concerns over what that time is doing to their brains.
New research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows more children are using mobile devices, whether it is a cell phone, tablet or even a laptop. By age four, a majority of the kids have their own device. While doctors advise parents look elsewhere to entertain their kids, there are things you can do to curb the risks.
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by Shannon Murray, kvue.com, 3 December 2015
AUSTIN - A recent study says 31 million kids spend four hours a day on their cells phones, and there are concerns over what that time is doing to their brains.
New research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows more children are using mobile devices, whether it is a cell phone, tablet or even a laptop. By age four, a majority of the kids have their own device. While doctors advise parents look elsewhere to entertain their kids, there are things you can do to curb the risks.