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.
Overview
- 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.