Daily How Much

For tweens, keep entertainment screens to ~1–2 hours on school days, with limits that protect 9–12 hours of sleep, daily activity, homework, and family time.

For a 5-month-old, screen time should be zero, except brief family video chats; prioritize face-to-face play, sleep, and routines.

For babies under 18 months, skip screens except video chats; from 18–24 months, short high-quality viewing with you; ages 2–5, about one hour daily.

Most adults do well with about 2–3 non-work hours daily, plus regular breaks and movement to offset long sitting and eye strain.

Screen time by age: under 18 months none (video chat only); ages 2–5 about 1 hour daily; older kids follow a family media plan that protects sleep and activity.

There’s no one-size number for teen screen time; use a family media plan, keep sleep and school first, and aim for 60 minutes of daily activity.

Yes, set a clear daily cap for screen time that fits after sleep, school, activity, and chores, with a written family media plan to keep it steady.

Screen time for autistic children should be personalized, with clear daily caps, co-viewing, and strong sleep and activity habits.

For 11-year-olds, keep recreational screen time near or under two hours a day while protecting sleep, schoolwork, activity, and screen-free routines.

For screen time, children do best with age-based limits: little to none under 2, about 1 hour at ages 2–5, and balanced, quality-first use for 6+.