Engaging and having fun with newborns and children under 5 years

Tips and information

• Talk to a newborn and young child and give them full attention
• Know that talking to a newborn and young child will help them to learn and develop
• Spend as much time as possible with a child and do things that are enjoyable
• Encourage a child to play, learn and be physically active
• Know that infants should be physically active every day for at least 30 minutes
• Know that older children should be physically active for 180 minutes throughout the day
• Avoid time sitting watching a screen for children less than 2 years
• Limit screen time to 60 minutes for older children
• Keep a child away from hazards that might hurt them, such as sharp objects, hot surfaces and deep water