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Sweden Recommends Strict Screen Time Limits for Children

New guidelines advise no screen use for toddlers and reduced screen time for older children to address health concerns.

  • Toddlers under two should avoid screens entirely, according to Sweden's Public Health Agency.
  • Children aged two to five should be limited to one hour of screen time per day.
  • Kids aged six to twelve should not exceed one to two hours of daily screen use.
  • Teenagers aged thirteen to eighteen should restrict screen time to two to three hours daily.
  • The guidelines aim to combat sleep issues, depression, and body dissatisfaction linked to excessive screen use.
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