NWMR Best Tablet for Children

itsmevkb

I'm thinking of buying our 7-year-old his own tablet for Christmas so throw out some ideas on which are good ones.  Is it better to get one specifically geared towards children or go with just a regular one?  He's not getting an iPad - I'm not willing to spend that much money on a 7-year-old.  He'd end up sharing it with his 4-year-old sister so something somewhat durable and with some parental controls would be good.  We have a Kindle Fire (first generation) and I'm less than impressed. 

Does anyone have the newest LeapPad?

jf198400

We let DD use DH's Kindle Fire (second generation) and I think it's okay.  Have you tried the Kindle FreeTime, its got books, videos, games specifically geared toward children (you put in your childs age).  I am interested in what other tablets people like.

itsmevkb

jf198400 said:

We let DD use DH's Kindle Fire (second generation) and I think it's okay.  Have you tried the Kindle FreeTime, its got books, videos, games specifically geared toward children (you put in your childs age).  I am interested in what other tablets people like.

I actually just found out about Kindle FreeTime so I need to look at that.  My big gripe with my Kindle is that the charger port is super sensitive so it's a pain to get it to charge and it just seems slow.  I have thought about just getting the charger port fixed and handing it over to my kids as I barely use it.

FemShep

I wouldn't recommend the LeapPad.  The software choices just aren't competitive (in variety or pricing) with an android tablet or an iPad.

SoMoNY

My son got an iPad Mini last Nov and he loves it.  Loves his train apps as much as the counting and ABC apps.

We put it in a case and have had zero problems with it.

In fact, currently debating getting myself the new mini or iPad air after being exposed to his Mini.

By boss got his daughter a nexus tablet and while not as nice as an iPad he says it gets the job done.  

MammaBear81

I wouldn't recommend the LeapPad.  The software choices just aren't competitive (in variety or pricing) with an android tablet or an iPad.



^^ this, there is so many more apps for iPad, nook tablet, and kindle fire (and the apps are free/cheap) that it really doesn't pay to get a leap pad.