Ages & health
At what age can a child use a virtual reality headset?
The minimum ages Meta and Google give, how long a session should last, what to do about motion sickness and what we know about eyesight. With official sources linked.
Family guide
Virtual reality and children: at what age, for how long, which headset to buy and how to set it up safely.
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Sections
Ages & healthWhat manufacturers recommend, screen time, motion sickness and eyesight.
Headsets by budgetFrom cardboard viewers to standalone headsets, for every budget.
SafetyParental controls, games with and without chat, play space and hygiene.
Games by ageSuitable, closed, ad-free virtual reality games.
Getting startedSetting up the headset, installing games and starting off right.