Children as young as seven are ditching traditional toys for state-of-the-art gadgets, shows research.
Experts say it reflects a major change in the way they develop an ability to absorb modern technology much younger.
The research by Littlewoods.com also reveals that by nine children are totally comfortable using computers.
Spokesman Gary Kibble said: "It's the first generation of children for whom playing with a computer feels just as natural as playing with dolls or marbles.
"Children like to imitate the adult world and, since most of our lives are now dominated by technology, children are choosing the toys to match."
The change has happened over 10 years. But the biggest rise in sales of gadgets to young children has taken place in the past two years.
Source: http://www.express.co.uk/news/science-technology/391595/Techno-toys-all-the-rage
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