Healthy use of screens in early childhood (0-6 years)
- Try to avoid screens if your child is under 3.
- Focus on free play, physical exercise and interactions with others.
- Set rules for screen use from an early age.
- Observe the age recommendations on programmes, games and apps.
- Choose the content your children watch based on the age of the youngest viewer.
- Focus on interactive content.
- Watch the content with your child and discuss it with them.
- Encourage them to talk about their feelings.
- Do not expose your child to screens during meals or before bedtime.
- Limit your own use of screens in your child’s presence.
Screens should not prevent your child from:
- exploring their surroundings.
- being physically active.
- using their five senses.
- interacting with their social environment.
- developing their language skills.
- playing with other children.
- being creative.
- using their imagination.