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Qustodio: <\/b>5+ (with 20 min. max & cowatching), 7+ (with 30-min. time limit)<\/span><\/p>\n Apple<\/b><\/a>:<\/b> 4+<\/span><\/p>\n Android:<\/b><\/a> PEGI 7<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2015, Google launched YouTube Kids, a more contained environment than YouTube, to make it safer and for those under 13 to browse videos online. According to <\/span>our research<\/span><\/a>, children spent one minute shy of <\/span>80 minutes per day on YouTube Kids<\/b> in 2021. Despite this, thanks to its \u201cfamily-friendly\u201d branding, it is still one of the apps that parents block the least.<\/span><\/p>\n YouTube Kids is one of the most popular video platforms for children under 13 \u2014though by the time your child is age 8, they will probably want to switch to the \u2018real\u2019 YouTube.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As the name implies, YouTube Kids is YouTube with a focus on kids. It attempts to weed out disturbing videos, violence and inappropriate content from millions of uploads, and to provide educational content such as how to build a model volcano, along with child-friendly shows such as ChuChu TV, Masha the Bear and Peppa Pig. In addition, YouTube Kids also offers native parental controls such as time limits.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A study done by Common Sense media found that <\/span>27% of videos watched by kids 8 and under are intended for older target audiences, with violence being the most likely negative content type<\/span><\/a>. Parents should also be aware that YouTube Kids is ad supported.<\/span><\/p>\n While there is currently no way to make the content on YouTube Kids 100% safe or appropriate<\/strong>, YouTube has come a long way in its efforts to improve its content filters, its <\/span>content provider approval process<\/span><\/a> for videos for kids, and to provide more robust parental controls. Combined, these all help make YouTube Kids a generally safe place for kids to watch videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2022\/09\/06071427\/Is-YouTube-Kids-safe-for-kids.jpg” alt=”Is YouTube kids really safe for young children” title_text=”Is YouTube Kids safe for kids” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>Set screen time limits<\/b> (and stick to them)<\/strong><\/p>\n Apps and streaming platforms are designed to be addictive and children generally have not developed self control<\/strong>. Use <\/span>YouTube Kids’ native time limit feature<\/a> and\/or a parental control app like Qustodio to put them in place. Qustodio does not recommend screen time for kids under 5 (except for video calls with family).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For 5+, it depends on the child, but in general 15 to 30 minutes is plenty for younger kids, and 1 hour max for 8+, based on <\/span>screen time recommendations from the World Health Organization<\/span><\/a> (WHO).<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2. Select \u2018approved content only\u2019 mode<\/b><\/p>\n This ensures your kids are only able to watch videos, channels or collections that you\u2019ve hand-picked and approved, and prohibits search. YouTube Kids allows you to select content levels based on your child\u2019s age<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 3. Block videos you don\u2019t approve of.<\/b><\/p>\n You can also \u2018recommend\u2019 videos you approve of that they have watched before so they can watch them again.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 4. Switch to YouTube Premium to avoid ads<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 5. Co-watch and monitor content<\/b><\/p>\n Especially for young children, make sure you sit down with them, or that they watch videos in a common area so you can have an eye on what they are viewing<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great way to understand what your kids like and get yourself caught up on YouTube trends like <\/span>ASMR<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>mukbang<\/span><\/a>, and shopping hauls.<\/span><\/p>\n This approach will make you more prepared to strike up fun conversations, but also be ready to react when something goes wrong. When co-viewing is not possible, check in on their viewing history for an idea of the types of video they like to watch<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While there is still no way to guarantee your child won\u2019t see something inappropriate (e.g. nudity, violence), we think<\/span> YouTube Kids is mostly safe if you take the time to set up kid profiles and parental controls<\/b> to limit the kind of content they can view and the amount of time they can connect. We recommend parents encourage their children to use YouTube Kids for as long as possible before switching to regular YouTube (with a <\/span>YouTube monitoring service<\/span><\/a>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No matter which YouTube you use, we also recommend co-viewing and monitoring what they are watching. 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What do kids like about YouTube Kids?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Is YouTube Kids safe for kids? <\/b><\/h2>\n
How can I make YouTube Kids safer for my kids?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Qustodio\u2019s final advice on YouTube Kids<\/b><\/h2>\n
YouTube Kids App Ratings<\/h2>\r\nQustodio: <\/strong>5+ (with 20 min. max & cowatching), 7+ (with 30-min. time limit)\r\n\r\nApple<\/a>:<\/strong> 4+\r\n\r\nAndroid:<\/strong><\/a> PEGI 7<\/a>\r\n\r\nCommon Sense<\/a>:<\/strong> 7+\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
Qustodio\u2019s Digital Safety Guide to YouTube Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
What is YouTube Kids?<\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nIn 2015, Google launched YouTube Kids, a more contained environment than YouTube, to make it safer and for those under 13 to browse videos online. While the app has drawn scrutiny from the public and regulators for letting inappropriate or not \u201cfamily friendly\u201d content<\/a> slip through and for targeting ads at kids<\/a>, today has shifted to Facebook\u2019s proposed Instagram for Kids<\/a>. According to our research<\/a>\u00a0 YouTube Kids is the video app that kids spent the most time on in 2020 \u2014 over 70 minutes per day<\/strong> in the US. Nevertheless, it is the app that parents block the least.\r\n\r\nYouTube Kids is one of the most popular video platforms for children under 13 \u2014though by the time your child is age 8, they will probably want to switch to the \u2018real\u2019 YouTube. As the name implies, YouTube Kids is YouTube with a focus on kids. It attempts to weed out violent or inappropriate content from millions of videos and to provide educational or child-friendly videos such as how to build a model volcano, and shows such as ChuChu TV, Masha the Bear and Peppa Pig and native parental controls such as time limits.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Is YouTube Kids safe for kids?<\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nA study done by Common Sense media found that 27% of videos watched by kids 8 and under are intended for older target audiences, with violence being the most likely negative content type<\/a>. While there is currently no way to make the content your child sees on YouTube Kids 100% safe or appropriate, YouTube has come a long way in its efforts to improve its content filters, its content provider approval process<\/a> for videos for kids, and to provide more robust parental controls. Combined, these all help make YouTube Kids a generally safe place for kids to watch videos. Parents should also be aware that YouTube Kids is ad supported.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Qustodio\u2019s final advice on YouTube Kids<\/h2>\r\nWhile there is still no way to guarantee your child won\u2019t see something inappropriate (e.g. nudity, violence), we think YouTube Kids is mostly safe if you take the time to set up kid profiles and parental controls<\/strong> to limit the kind of content they can view and the amount of time they can connect. We recommend parents encourage their children to use YouTube kids for as long as possible before switching to regular YouTube. No matter which YouTube you use, we also recommend co-viewing and monitoring what they are watching. If you have the budget, switch to Premium to avoid all the ads.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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