Recommendations for Screen Time and Children
- forgetmenotot
- Jan 27
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 3
Below are guidelines as posted by the Mayo Clinic. You can find the link to the website here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/screen-time/art-20047952#:~:text=Setting%20limits%20for%20older%20children,Eliminate%20background%20TV.
Screen time is highly discouraged for children less than 18 months apart from video chatting.
Screen time for children 18 months to 24 months should be high quality and they should not use it alone.
Screen time for children 2-5 years old should be no more than 1 hour and it should be high quality.
See the link for more information regarding screen time use and older children, quality of media, and more.
Works Cited:
“Tips for Setting Screen Time Limits as a Parent.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 19 June 2024, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy- lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/screen-time/art-20047952.
