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Australian children, as young as two months old, are being exposed to too much screen time, according to a new national health study.Experts warn it could lead to development problems - but some parents say putting away electronic devices is just too hard.

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Australian children, as young as two months old, are being exposed to too much screen time, according to a new national health study.Experts warn it could lead to development problems - but some parents say putting away electronic devices is just too hard.

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