Children aged two to five should only watch one hour of screen time a day and avoid it entirely during mealtimes or before bedtime, landmark guidance says. And young children should avoid fast-paced, social media-style videos and AI toys or tools, with slow-paced content deemed “far better” for children’s development. The study also revealed children with screen time of around five hours a day could say fewer words than those who watched less than an hour. Key tips on screen time Under 2s: Avoiding screen time other than for shared activities that encourage bonding, interaction and conversation. Co-viewing: Watching or using screens together - talking, asking questions, and engaging with the content - is better for children's development than solo screen use.

Source: Daily Mirror March 27, 2026 05:08 UTC