Children are plugging in earlier than ever - and experts are concerned.
They’re a convenient tool to pacify a toddler in an inconvenient spot like the car or in a restaurant - but parents are fooling themselves if they think it’s all educational. According to Dr. Dimitri Christakis, a pediatrician at Seattle Children's Hospital, iPads have only been on the market for a little over three years and tablet-related research is still in its infancy. He says the single most important thing in a child’s social and language development is time with parents and caregivers. If time with the tablet comes at the expense of that, that's not good.
Other experts agree and say parents should be wary of any TV show or app that claims to have educational benefits for babies and toddlers. The best toys are still those that require more than a tap and a swipe to make them go. Old favorites like blocks and stuffed animals require a lot more imagination and manipulation to make them come to life.
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