A woman has shared how she can tell 'within 10 minutes' if a child has had too much screen time - we asked an expert what you can do about it

A birdseye view of a young girl sat on a sofa looking at an iPad.

Today's children are growing up surrounded by iPads, iPhones and various other screens - and the debate rages on around whether this has any effect on them. Well, one TikTok user seems to think so - she claims she can tell within the first 10 minutes of meeting a baby if they're frequently exposed to screens.

From entertaining the kids on a long car journey to occupying them while you get a moment to yourself, iPads and other smart tablets certainly have their benefits. And with so many apps specifically designed for children - as well as all the video content for kids on YouTube and Netflix - it can be tricky to monitor or even reduce screen time if needed.