For older kids, the exact number matters less than what and how they watch. But let's start with the guidelines.

What the WHO recommends

tv_offUnder 1No screen time
tv_off1 yearNo sedentary screen time
schedule2 yearsNo more than 1 hour a dayLess is better
schedule3–4 yearsNo more than 1 hour a dayLess is better

Source: WHO guidelines for children under 5 (2019)

Ending without tears

  1. Agree in advance. It's easier when your child knows the rule before watching starts.
  2. Give a 5-minute heads-up. In Mitti GO the mascot does it: "Break soon!"
  3. Let them finish the current video. Stopping mid-cartoon is the main cause of tears.
  4. Offer what's next. A walk, a game or a book after the screen.

Not every 30 minutes is the same

It's not just how long — it's also what your child watches.

check_circleCalm watching
  • Channels chosen in advance
  • Calm pace
  • Clear stories
cancelAn endless feed of short clips
  • Very rapid cuts
  • Hard to control what shows up
  • Harder to stop — more tears

How it works in Mitti-GO

Screen Time is part of Pro. On the free plan nothing is counted and nothing is blocked.

  1. You set a daily limit — from 15 minutes to 2 hours, or your own. It resets at midnight.
  2. 5 minutes before the end the mascot says "Break soon!" — no countdown, and the video keeps playing.
  3. The current video can finish — up to 15 extra minutes. Then a gentle Time's Up screen appears.
It's all about balance

Screen time is just one part of the day. Play, talking, walks and good sleep matter just as much for healthy development.

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