Screen-Time vs Play Ratio Calculator
See how your child's waking day divides between active play, rest and screens, and how that compares with paediatric guidance.
Screen-Time vs Play Ratio Calculator
See how your child's waking day divides between active play, rest and screens, and how that compares with paediatric guidance.
In months.
On a typical weekday.
Recreational screen use, on a typical day.
1.0 h above the guideline for this ageThe WHO advises no more than one hour a day for children aged two to five, and less is better.
- Active and creative play6.6 h
- Rest and meals4.4 h
- Screen time2.0 h
| How the waking day divides | Value |
|---|---|
| Active and creative play | 6.6 h |
| Rest and meals | 4.4 h |
| Screen time | 2.0 h |
Daily guideline1.0 hRecommended maximum for this age
Share of waking day15%Time on screens
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