Engage your child with these while busy with chores

A child plays with building blocs during school closure holidays. [Getty Images]

Numerous studies have shown that handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with might seem like a harmless solution when you're busy, but it could rapidly affect their development.

The latest one, published last Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, shows one to four hours of screen time per day at age one to four is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication, fine motor, problem-solving and personal and social skills.