Tablet time for toddlers: active vs. passive – which is better?

NCT ID NCT04831229

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at how using tablets (interactive media) affects the development of children aged 2 to 3 years. Researchers compared two ways of using tablets: actively (playing games) versus passively (watching videos). The goal was to see which method might be better for a child's thinking, movement, and language skills. The study involved 70 children and their parents over 16 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri

    Diamantina, Minas Gerais, 39100000, Brazil

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