🛡️ Child safety · From birth to 3 years
📵 Screens, smartphones and the copycat trap
Prioritise responsive interaction rather than passive screens.
Actionable habits to build
1. What to prepare
Put your phone aside during care and play; share songs, books and face-to-face conversation.
2. What to check
Avoid background screens and screen-led settling. If a screen is needed for communication or prescribed care, use it intentionally with adult support.
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