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Frankie Thevenot, 3, plays with an iPad in his bedroom at his home in Metairie, La. on Oct. 21. About 40 percent of two- to four-year-olds have used a smartphone, tablet or video iPod, according to a new study by the nonprofit group Common Sense Media.

Study shows widespread use of tablets and devices by young kids

By Jonathan Woods, msnbc.com

It's not alarming that as technology and devices penetrate every aspect of our lives, they have become a pacifier for young kids.

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