As parents scramble to find the perfect gifts for their children this Christmas, new research suggests that electronic toys that light up, talk or play music might slow language development in ...

A new study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics says electronic toys for infants that produce lights and words were associated with decreased quantity and quality of language when compared to wooden toys.

Parents take note: A recent alert from France's national health agency has revealed serious concerns about the safety of electronic toys with LED lights, highlighting risks that American parents ...

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