Is Sarah and Duck good for toddlers?
By the Kivvie product team, reviewed
Yes, for most toddlers from about age 2. Sarah and Duck follows a little girl and her duck friend as they play, wonder about small things and sort out little problems. Episodes are short and simple, and the narrator speaks softly.
Quick facts
- YouTube
- @SarahandDuckOfficial (opens YouTube in a new tab)
- Best ages
- 2-5
- Pace
- Calm
- Made by
- Karrot Entertainment with CBeebies and BBC Studios
- Topics
- counting, sequences, cause and effect, friendship
Age fit
- Under 2: Health groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest little or no screen time before 18-24 months apart from video calls. If you do use it, watch together.
- Ages 2-3: Works well at this age. Stories are slow and use pictures more than words.
- Ages 4-5: Kids this age often catch more of the humour. Some older children may find it too quiet.
Pace and stimulation
Scenes stay on screen for a while, and the picture rarely jumps. The narration is calm and the music is light. As with any show, a few moments may be livelier than others, so preview if your child is sensitive.
What parents like
- Common Sense Media calls it a "whimsical series about friendship" that "caters to kids' curiosity."
- Small, everyday adventures toddlers recognise, like baking, rain and gardening.
- Characters look things up in books and ask friends for help.
- The dry humour keeps adults interested too.
What to watch out for
- On regular YouTube, the next video after Sarah and Duck can be anything, and ads may play.
- Unofficial re-uploads exist. Stick to the official @SarahandDuckOfficial channel.
- The slow pace suits younger kids best. Older siblings may lose interest.
- Keep sessions short. Chatting about the episode afterwards helps toddlers learn more from it.
How to let your child watch only Sarah and Duck
- Create a free Kivvie account and add your child.
- Search for Sarah and Duck in the parent dashboard and approve the channel.
- Open the Kivvie app on your child's device. They'll see Sarah and Duck and any other channels you approved, with no recommendation feed.
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Sarah and Duck questions
What age is Sarah and Duck for?
It's a preschool show. Most toddlers can follow it from about 2.
Is Sarah and Duck educational?
A little. Common Sense Media notes counting, picture recognition and following a sequence, along with lessons about friendship.
Is Sarah and Duck on YouTube?
Yes, the official channel is @SarahandDuckOfficial.
How do I stop YouTube autoplaying other videos after Sarah and Duck?
Use Kivvie to approve just this channel so your child only sees channels you picked.
Sources
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