- New government advice recommends limiting screen time for children under five to a maximum of one hour daily.
- For children under two, screens should be avoided entirely, except for shared interactive activities such as video calls with family.
- The guidance also advises making bedtime and mealtimes screen-free, encouraging parents to watch screens with children and discuss the content.
- Parents are warned against fast-paced social media-style videos and AI-powered toys, and encouraged to consider their own screen use.
- Developed by a panel including Dame Rachel de Souza, the advice aims to address concerns about technology's impact on children's development and wellbeing.
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