Tablets For Toddlers?

Almost a third of children aged under five have their own tablets, says study by universities of Sheffield and Edinburgh.

16:16 09 October 2015

A study released by the universities of Sheffield and Edinburgh revealed that almost a third of children aged under give have their own tablets and that they use their device for more than an hour a day with YouTube being the most popular destination. Other popular online services and games were Disney, Angry Birds, Minecraft and Candy Crush.

 

"It may seem surprising that in homes with a tablet, nearly a third of under-fives have their own device," said Lydia Plowman of the University of Edinburgh.

 

"But when parents upgrade their tablet, many pass on their older model to their children. Budget models are also popular gifts."

 

Jackie Marsh of the University of Sheffield said that parents should actively check the websites that their children are accessing. "The study showed that the use of apps on tablets by pre-schoolers can be very productive and foster a wide range of play and creativity. However, apps need to be chosen carefully by parents for this age group."