14 YouTube Kids Features You Should Know

YouTube Kids is a video app specially made for children by Google to present viewing that is safer and more child-friendly than regular YouTube. The app features a simple interface, bright colours, and parental controls so children can watch videos appropriate for their age. The videos have been filtered to suit children, including cartoons, educational content, children’s music, and simple DIY. Parents can create multiple profiles according to different children’s ages. There are age categories: Preschool, Younger Children, and Older Children. Parents can set content, searches, and watching time. They can set the viewing duration so children do not spend too long using the app. Parents can disable the search feature so children only see content that has been curated. Parents can choose specific videos or channels that may be watched. If there is content that is not appropriate, parents can block it directly. The user interface is designed to be attractive and easy for children to use. The system will recommend videos based on the child’s watching habits. Parents can view the child’s watch history. It is available on Android, iPhone, Smart TV, and tablets. If you use YouTube Premium, ads can be removed. There are many educational playlists such as science, reading, counting, and creativity. YouTube Kids is designed so children can watch videos more safely, but still requires parental supervision. Sources: Gabb, GoHenry. Two child world icons, Hello Kitty and JJ CoComelon, unite in the series ‘CoComelon Playdates with Sanrio Friends’.