A guide to screen time - under 5's (A4 factsheet)
A UK Health Security Agency factsheet for parents and carers on managing screen time.
Digital screens are now a normal part of family life. The early years are however critical for development - 90% of a child's brain development occurs by age 5, making it a critical period for the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills. Consequently, on Friday 27 March, the government published new, evidence-informed guidance to help parents and carers of children under 5 navigate screen time. This factsheet provides important advice on how to help little brains develop healthy screen habits.
Resource details
- Campaign: Best Start in Life
- Published: March 2026
- Page length: 1
- Format: Factsheet A4
- Publisher: UK Health Security Agency
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