New research by the University of London found that using tablets provides more stimulation¹ for newborns' brains than books.

 

The findings go against previous studies which suggested looking at a screen can damage children's social skills.

 

Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith, who led the research, told the Sunday Times that babies should be given tablet computers 'from birth'.

 

'It is shocking how fast they learn, even faster than adults to do things like scroll² up and down text,' she said.

 

'Books are static. When you observe babies with books, all they are interested in is the sound of the pages turning. Their visual system at that age is attracted by movement.'

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