Young Children and Screens: Guidelines for Intervention during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives

Abstract

Screens and digital media are increasingly present in family environments. This article reports the published data about children's screen use in France and elsewhere. We next synthesize the scientific literature on the relations between screen use and child development and then summarize current national and international guidelines about children's screen use before the age of 5 years. Based on these elements, we propose clinical practice guidelines for counseling women during the perinatal period. Précis: Current knowledge on children's screen use and its relationship to their development is summarized including guidelines and suggestions to help parents monitor screen use.