Pediatrician's Advice: How Much Screen Time Is Safe for Your Child?

Screen Time Guidelines for Children: A Pediatrician's Recommendations A recent video by a Belarusian pediatrician on maternity leave, liza.liza.s1, has highlighted the recommended screen time for children of different age groups. The pediatrician's advice is based on research findings and suggests a maximum of one hour of screen time daily for children aged 18 months to 2 years. For children aged 2 to 5 years, the recommendation is 60-90 minutes. The video also includes a personal anecdote from the author, illustrating the challenges of adhering to these guidelines in everyday life. "In reality, it's difficult to apply these rules," the pediatrician admits in the video. The video has garnered significant attention, with over 1400 views and dozens of comments, indicating a high level of parental interest in this topic. This underscores the importance of providing clear and evidence-based guidelines on children's screen time.