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Recommended screen time by age

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Here's a breakdown of recommended screen time by age according to various organizations:

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):

  • Under 18 months: No screen time except for video chatting.
  • 18-24 months: Limited screen time co-viewed with a caregiver, focus on high-quality educational content.
  • 2-5 years old: Up to 1 hour per day of high-quality co-viewed programming.

The World Health Organization (WHO):

  • WHO doesn't provide specific screen time limits but emphasizes:
    • Importance of good quality sleep, physical activity, and other healthy behaviors for children.
    • Need for more research on the impacts of screen time on young children.

Australian Institute of Family Studies:

  • No screen time for children younger than two.
  • No more than one hour per day for children aged 2–5 years.
  • No more than two hours of sedentary recreational screen time per day for children and young people aged 5–17 (not including schoolwork).

Keep in mind:

  • These are recommendations, and individual needs may vary.
  • It's important to consider the quality of screen time alongside the quantity.
  • Screen time should complement other essential activities for healthy development, like playing, social interaction, and physical activity.

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