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 Language development is the most important aspect in early childhood. Many children use gadgets as a means of playing. Children who play with gadgets prefer to play with the gadgets they like. The aim of the research is to determine the effect of using gadgets from an early age on speech delays in toddlers. Method; The research is an observational analytic correlation, the research design used is cross sectional. The population in this study were all mothers with toddlers aged 3-5 years in Wonoyoso Village, Pekalongan Regency, totaling 150 and the number of samples was 60. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Analysis in this study used the Chi-Square statistical test. Results; the total frequency of using gadgets below 4 times a week is 30 children (96.77%) while those who have a frequency of using gadgets more than 4 times a week are 1 child (3.23%). the use of gadgets with high duration totaled 26 children (76.47%) in the category of children said to be normal in speech and language development, while in the category of children late in language and speech development there were 8 children (13.33%). Conclusion; There is a significant relationship between gadget use and delays in speech and language development in toddlers.

This activity aims to provide an overview of early childhood language development from learning stimulation activities through interactive video learning media at the Denali Development Center (DDC). Interactive video was chosen because it is considered very suitable for the characteristics of early childhood who tend to get bored easily, have low focus and concentration, and tend to be active and find it difficult to sit still. Based on the results of observations that have been made at DDC found problems where some children aged 1-3 years, experience speech delays where children cannot pronounce vocabulary correctly when communicating, the vocabulary mastered by children is still small, children cannot compose simple sentences when communicating, children have not been able to provide answers to questions that are given quickly and straightforwardly and the child has not been able to listen properly. From the results of the learning activities that have been carried out during the service period, gradually the child experiences significant language development where the child is quiet and never makes a sound or gives a slow reaction, this child begins to make sounds such as laughter or bubbling. And other children who cannot pronounce words correctly, gradually these children can say some words well and their meanings can be understood and the vocabulary they master also develops. Therefore providing stimulation to children is very important to reach this stage of development. Children who receive less stimulation tend to have problems and obstacles in their development.