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Children’s increased screen time is displacing crucial active play, impacting physical and mental well-being. This trend is fuelled by unsafe environments and lack of accessible sports. To counter this, experts recommend establishing active routines, incorporating active breaks and modelling healthy habits. Prioritising accessible, low-cost activities and advocating for better play infrastructure can help make active play the default again.