Screen time by age
See how much screen time a day your country's official body recommends at your child's age; add daily use to compare it with the advice.
Country and age
Daily use is optional; add it and we'll compare it with the advice.
Advice for this age
Official advice: United Kingdom
Up to 60 min a day
Less is better.
World Health Organization (under 5)
Up to 60 min a day
Less is better.
Official advice by age
United Kingdom
| Age | Advice |
|---|---|
| 0–1 years | Screens not recommendedApart from shared family activities that encourage bonding, interaction and conversation. |
| 2–5 years | Up to 60 min a dayLess is better. |
| 6–17 years | No official number for this age |
Limits from each country's official body; for under-5s also the World Health Organization (2019).
About this tool
What is this tool for?
It shows the daily screen time that the official body of the country you choose recommends for your child's age. For under-5s the World Health Organization advice appears alongside. Below is that country's full age table.
How do I use it?
Choose your country and your child's age. If you like, enter how many minutes a day your child spends on screens; the tool compares it with the advice.
How do I read the result?
Some countries give minutes, some only say 'not recommended' or 'should be the exception', and some give no number at all. The tool shows exactly what the source says; if there's no number it doesn't borrow another country's.
Limits of this tool
Advice differs between countries and only covers time; content quality, watching together and bedtime matter too. It doesn't diagnose. Nothing is saved.
