A parents' guide to LumiLand
How to make LumiLand part of a healthy, happy routine: watch together, sing together, and know when to switch off.
LumiLand is made for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy with a grown-up. Health experts in Canada and the US suggest about one hour or less a day of high-quality programming for children aged 2 to 5, ideally watched together. Under 2, the Canadian Paediatric Society recommends no screen use (video chatting aside), and the American Academy of Pediatrics says that if you introduce media at 18 to 24 months, choose high-quality programming and watch together.
Our promise to families
- Clear words and lots of repetition, so little ears can follow and join in.
- Kind, positive characters who share, help and try again.
- Every letter, number and colour checked before a song is released.
- Full lyrics on every episode page, so you can keep singing with the screen off.
- Nothing to buy. Our songs and printables are free.
- No data from children. This website has no sign-ups, cookies or trackers.
How to watch LumiLand together
- Pick one episode or playlist instead of letting videos autoplay.
- Watch with your child: point, ask "What colour is that?" and sing the chorus.
- Pause for answers when Lumi asks a question.
- Stop at a natural break: our chapters make a good place to finish.
- Take the song off-screen: sing it in the bath, the car or at bedtime.
Screen time at a glance
| Age | What the experts suggest |
|---|---|
| Under 2 | Screen use is not recommended, except video chat (Canadian Paediatric Society). For 18 to 24 months, the AAP says choose high-quality programming and watch together if you introduce media. |
| 2 to 5 | About one hour a day or less of routine screen time, ideally watched together (Canadian Paediatric Society, AAP). The WHO says no more than one hour for ages 2 to 4, and less is better. |
| Everyone | No screens in the hour before bed, and turn off background TV. |
Read the full guide with sources: How much screen time for a 2-year-old? and How to watch YouTube with your toddler.
Honest limits
LumiLand songs are for fun and early practice. They don't replace the people in your child's life: you, their teachers, their doctor, or a speech or child development professional. If you have any worries about how your child is growing, the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. program and your family doctor are great places to start.
Parent tips
- When Do Toddlers Learn the Alphabet?
- How Much Screen Time for a 2-Year-Old? What the Experts Say
- When Do Toddlers Learn Colors?
- How to Teach a Toddler to Count to 10
- How to Watch YouTube With Your Toddler: A Simple Co-Viewing Plan
- Learning Songs for Toddlers: The Best Songs to Learn, by Skill
- When Do Toddlers Learn Shapes?
- Animal Sounds for Toddlers: List and Sing-Along Games
- What Should a 2-Year-Old Know? Learning Milestones Without the Pressure
- Toddler Learning at Home: A 15-Minute Daily Song Routine
Sources
Sing along with Lumi and friends
New learning songs for toddlers and preschoolers. Free on YouTube.
