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UK advises zero screentime for children under two

New guidance from the UK government is recommending that children under the age of five should be...

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17.36 27 Mar 2026


UK advises zero screentime for children under two


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New guidance from the UK government is recommending that children under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while under twos should not be watching screens alone at all. The government says they accept that there are quite a lot of unknowns when it comes to screentime for kids, and it is best to take a precautionary approach.

Ollwyn Moran, Founder of Cognikids and Neurological Development Therapist, joins Ciara to discuss the new guidance, and look at some of the impacts of screentime on children.


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