‘Children under the age of 2 should not use digital media at all,’ Sweden’s Public Health Agency recommends.
Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty ImagesSweden’s Public Health Agency is recommending that parents restrict how long children spend in front of digital screens to ensure a “better balance” between screen time and life experiences.
The agency suggests that parents “actively control” content to which children are exposed on digital media by formulating a set of rules.
The agency published a report in June stating that high frequency of digital media use can result in poor sleep, depressive symptoms, and apprehension about one’s body.
Screen Exposure Harms Multiple studies have described the negative effects of excessive screen time on children.

Swedish Health Agency Recommends No Screen Exposure for Toddlers