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University of Bath

Screen-free bedtimes boost toddler sleep

University of Bath
Summary
Nutrition label

89% Informative

The Bedtime Boost study is the first RCT supporting paediatric guidance to limit toddler screen time before bed.

Poor sleep in early childhood is linked to negative outcomes such as health problems, developmental difficulties, and behavioural issues.

Researchers from University of Bath, University of the Arts London , Birkbeck , Queen Mary University of London , and Kingâs College London recruited families with 16- to 30-month-old toddlers from across London .

VR Score

91

Informative language

92

Neutral language

71

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

63

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

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