Introduction. Despite being digital immigrants, parents are still the most important agents of their children’s digital initiation and further patterns of technology usage. Even though parents are aware of the problem of phonology, they still provide technology to their children. On the other hand, not knowing technology would be unlikely for children nowadays. In the light of these considerations, constructive introduction of new technologies to children’s lives is one of the most important challenges of modern upbringing. Aim. The main goal of this article is to present the results of analysis of the newest research regarding usage of new technologies by Polish children. The analysis was focused on parents’ perception of the usage of technologies by their children, and the way in which they provide mobile devices to the young ones. This analysis is a starting point for searching strategies and guidance for upbringing in the era of the digital revolution. Materials and methods. This review article consists of a comparative analysis of most recent Polish research: The Usage of Mobile Devices by Small Children in Poland [Korzystanie z urządzeń mobilnych przez małe dzieci w Polsce] (2015), 2019 study by Aleksandra Gralczyk, and Toddler in Net – the Phenomenon of the Usage of Mobile Devices by Children aged 0 to 6 Years (2021) [Brzdąc w sieci – zjawisko korzystania z urządzeń mobilnych przez dzieci w wieku 0-6 lat]. In a study conducted in 2021, only the quantitative part was analysed. Results. The results show a paradox – despite being concerned by threats arising from the usage of technology, parents still provide mobile devices to their children. The majority of parents accompany their children throughout using the mobile devices, however, it is justifi ed by the need for control, not the willingness of participation in media engagement. Moreover, parents often use mobile devices as a “technology nanny” which keeps children occupied when adults are busy.