Screens and Sitting for Children 0-5 Years

Plenty of moving helps children develop and learn, keeping them happy, confident and healthy.

Children need help every day to limit

Inactive time: No more than 1 hour  in high chairs, prams & car seats (excluding sleep)

Screen time: None for 0 - 2 years, 1 hour for 2 - 5 years

Tips for less sitting and screens

• Make children’s bedrooms screen free zones
• Swap tablets for books
• Make mealtimes screen free
• Swap the smartphone on outings for colouring ins
• Park stops on long car trips
• Music instead of TV

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