How much physical activity for your baby?

Physical activity	Sedentary behaviour
Babies should be active several times during the day doing things like rolling, crawling and going outdoors.	Minimize sedentary time (e.g., sitting for more than 1 hour at a time). Screen time is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Physical activity

Sedentary behaviour

Babies should be active several times during the day doing things like rolling, crawling and going outdoors.

Minimize sedentary time (e.g., sitting for more than 1 hour at a time).

Screen time is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Be active every day

What being active means	How to increase physical activity	How to reduce sedentary behaviour
Tummy time Reaching for or grasping balls or other toys Playing or rolling on the floor Crawling around the home	Create safe spaces for play Play music, learn action songs together Play/explore indoors and outdoors Play with other children Walk or bike instead of driving Crawl, take a brisk walk, hop, skip, run, dance	Limit use of playpens and infant seats when baby is awake Stop for playtime during long car trips Keep screens away from your baby

Last updated: April 2020