Table 1 The 5 suggestions of the Italian paediatrics society regarding sharenting

1. Be aware that sharenting is an increasingly widespread practice, but this does not mean that its potential dangers should be underestimated. Sharing images, videos and any type of content featuring children means, in fact, building a child’s “digital dossier” without her consent and without his knowledge.

2. Sharing materials and information regarding your children on social media must include a certain caution and, on many occasions, anonymity, because what is shared in a detailed and personal manner, such as the location or full name, could dangerously expose children to a series of risks, first and foremost identity theft.

3. Don’t share images of your children in any state of nudity. These images should always remain private due to the potential risk that they may be misused by others.

4. Enable notifications that alert parents when their child’s name appears in search engines.

5. Respect minors’ consent and right to privacy, then familiarize yourself with the policy relating to the privacy of the sites on which content is shared.