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    Digital Safety for Under 5s

    Gentle guidance for introducing technology safely to your little ones. Age-appropriate tips that prioritise healthy development.

    Quick Tips for Parents of Toddlers

    • 1Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit to shared family spaces
    • 2Always co-view content with your toddler when possible
    • 3Choose ad-free apps to avoid inappropriate advertising
    • 4Set consistent daily screen time limits (WHO recommends max 1 hour for 2-5 years)
    • 5Use YouTube Kids rather than regular YouTube

    Safety Guides for Under 5s

    Essential

    Screen Time Guidelines for Toddlers

    Age-appropriate screen time limits and tips for healthy viewing habits.

    Popular

    Setting Up YouTube Kids Safely

    Configure YouTube Kids with the right restrictions for under 5s.

    Guide

    Tablet Safety for Little Ones

    Kid-proof your iPad or Android tablet with parental controls.

    Guide

    Smart TV Child Lock Setup

    Protect your little ones from inappropriate content on streaming services.

    Reviewed

    Safe Educational Apps

    Curated list of age-appropriate, ad-free learning apps for toddlers.

    Advanced

    Home Network Protection

    Set up router-level filtering to protect all devices at home.

    Safety Tip

    For children under 5, screen time should always be a shared experience. The quality of content and parental engagement matter far more than strict time limits. Choose slow-paced, educational content and watch together whenever possible.

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