Tablet time: active play vs. passive viewing in toddlers – which is better?
NCT ID NCT04831229
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 70 children aged 2 to 3 years to see how using tablets affects their thinking, movement, and language skills. One group played active games on the tablet, while the other group watched videos. The goal was to find out which way of using screens is better for early childhood development.
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Locations
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Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri
Diamantina, Minas Gerais, 39100000, Brazil
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