How to Set Up Netflix for Toddlers

Netflix offers robust parental controls that can help create a safe viewing environment for your toddler. Here’s how to set it up properly.

Creating a Kids Profile

Netflix makes it easy to create age-appropriate profiles:

1. Go to Manage Profiles from the main menu
2. Click Add Profile
3. Toggle on Kid? to enable the Kids experience
4. Choose a fun avatar and name

Setting Maturity Ratings

For toddlers, you’ll want to restrict content to the youngest age group:

1. Go to Account → Profiles & Parental Controls
2. Select your child’s profile
3. Click Viewing Restrictions
4. Set to Little Kids Only (rated G content)

Our Top Picks for Toddlers

Here are some calm, developmentally appropriate shows we recommend:

• Puffin Rock - Gentle nature stories
• Ask the StoryBots - Educational with calm pacing
• Luna Petunia - Imaginative adventures
• True and the Rainbow Kingdom - Problem-solving themes

Disabling Autoplay

To prevent endless viewing:

1. Go to Account → Profiles & Parental Controls
2. Select the profile
3. Click Playback Settings
4. Turn off Autoplay next episode

This encourages natural stopping points and helps with transitions away from screen time.