Breeds prohibited before 3 years: new rules that affect crunchy and maternal assistants

An official regulatory ban

A decree published in the official magazine and signed by the Minister of Health, Catherine Vautrin, formalizes the total prohibition on screens (smartphones, tablets, computers, television) for those who have less 3 in all places of collective reception: Creeches, maternal assistants, shelter companions … Starting from 3 July 2025, the mention recommendation disappears from the reception wagons.

A supported scientific consent

This measure is based on the report of the “Children and School” Commission of April 2024, which clearly establishes the link between early exposure to screens and potential disorders: disturbed sleep, attention deficit, increase in sedentary lifestyle, overweight, cognitive delays …

In addition, the WHO and learning companies recommend the absence of a screen before 2-3 years and a limited use of up to 5 or 6 years.

For a social standard, both outside and at home

If the measure does not apply directly to families, it intends to establish a social rule strong and symbolicAccording to Catherine Vautrin. To strengthen this impact, the government incorporates prevention messages in health and maternity books for children and launches information campaigns with CAF and health insurance.

The goal is that families gradually adopt these good practices even outside the reception structures.

Parents at the center of awareness

Knowing that 75 % of children at 2 are already exposed to the screensThe state is focusing on parents’ education to reverse this trend. From birth, the notices will be notified in health documents, accompanied by practical advice. This proactive approach tries to prevent negative effects rather than sanctioning, while preparing the ground for a possible extension of the rule at home.

A first step towards generalized use without a screen

This prohibition in the structures represents a first step towards a more ambitious vision: prohibiting the screens at home for those below 3, therefore supervisory them strictly up to 6 years. This project will require a law, but the executive wishes to lay the cultural foundations necessary to accept this legislative framework.

Concrete advice for parents

Families can today:

• Substitute Screen moments for motor skills, shared reading, songs and active games.
• Routine Without connected objects, especially before bedtime to prevent sleep disorders.
• Use the decree as a circumstanceBy explaining to children (over 3 years) why we do not put the tablet in the plot weapon, make it understandable and educational.
• Take advantage of official campaigns and tools To strengthen their knowledge and practices on a daily basis.

With this prohibition, the government takes a clear turning point: to spread screens from the youngest childhood to promote healthy and interactive development. The parents, informed and supported, are invited to transform this measure into an opportunity to reconnect with more slow, more sensory and more anchored ways in reality. A choice that wants to be as educational as it is protective.