It is often used by parents to keep their sanity intact and bored youngsters entertained.
But new research suggests using an electronic tablet as a calming tool during tantrums could actually stunt child development.
An article in medical journal Paediatrics claims devices like iPads may prevent youngsters from developing their own methods of self-regulation.
The research also shows there are still many unanswered questions on their overall impact on children.
Dr Jenny Radesky, of Boston University School of Medicine in the US, said: “Mobile devices are everywhere and children are using them more frequently at young ages. The impact these mobile devices are having on the development and behaviour of children is still relatively unknown. Full article
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