Why mothers avoid exposing their babies to digital screens? A study on 1,400 toddlers aged 18 to 24 months found that more screen time was associated with increased likelihood of high sensory behaviors at 33 months, with implications for ADHD and autism. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises no screen time for infants under 18 to 24 months, and limits for toddlers and children aged 2 to 5 years. Do you limit your toddler from playing screen? On Next, How Mothers Save From Babies, Horrible Tues.