Screen Time Recommendations for Children – Age-Appropriate Screen Time Guidelines
The screen time recommendations tool shows age-based guidelines for children's screen time usage. Enter child's age to get WHO and pediatric association recommendations plus practical tips.
The tool covers infants to teenagers. You'll see daily maximum time, quality content selection tips, and suggestions for supporting healthy media use at home.
How much screen time should children have daily?
WHO recommendations: under 2 years none (except video calls), ages 2-4 maximum 1 hour/day, ages 5-17 maximum 2 hours recreational screen time/day. Quality matters more than quantity: interactive, age-appropriate content is better than passive viewing. Screen time shouldn't replace physical activity, sleep, or social interaction.
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Browse all tools →Screen time recommendations for children tool compiles age-appropriate screen time guidelines in clear format. A useful tool for parents who want to set reasonable limits on children's screen time use.
Select child's age, and the tool shows recommended screen time limits and tips for balanced media use.
- See age-appropriate screen time recommendations clearly.
- Get concrete tips for managing screen time in the family.
- Understand what kind of screen time is beneficial vs. passive.
Recommendations are general guidelines – each family adapts them to their own situation.
- For under 2 years old, very little or no screen time is generally recommended.
- Content quality is more important than just time – educational and co-viewing is best.
- Recommendations vary between different countries and organizations.
Screen time limits are guidelines – discussion with child and mutual agreement is most effective.
- Parent's own example is the most important factor in child's screen time management.
- Tool doesn't consider individual child's development or special needs.
- In concerning situations, pediatric or school health services provide additional help.