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You want to introduce your child Educational apps and child-friendly content – maybe even some YouTube kids Videos and TV shows – but how much should you spend on the first tablet? Should you go straight to the iPad or find something that is a little cheaper as the first device, perhaps among the Amazon Fire tablets that are designed just for kids?
It’s easy to understand why kids are interested in tablets that are just as easy to load with educational content and apps. Children can not only read, play and play books Educational gameWatching movies and listening to music, but you can also learn the basics of using a computer and even learn how to code on a children’s tray.
When looking for the best tablet for kids, it’s important to consider the durability, affordability, battery life, and lifespan of a kid-friendly tablet before you actually buy it. Since children are a bit clumsier and unusually sticky, it is a good idea to invest in a children’s tray with a sturdy construction or a durable cover that can protect a sensitive glass pane from drops or scratches. Most kids don’t need top-notch features either.
With that in mind, it may be best to avoid expensive premium tablets like that iPad Pro and Surface Pro. (It would be a special kind of heartache if an Apple iPad broke on the ground.) Many kid-friendly tablets even offer robust parental controls that allow parents to monitor screen time and content that children can access. Whether you buy a children’s tablet for an older child, younger children or a small child, you are sure to find a great tablet among our tips for the best tablet for children.
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The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is the kid-friendly version of Amazon Fire HD 10 with the largest display in the range of Amazon tablet options. Just like its 7 and 8-inch siblings, this Fire tablet offers a variety of options for child safety and a rubberized bumper cover to protect the device from falls. This 10-inch Amazon Fire tablet also offers a two-year no-questions-asked replacement warranty and a one-year subscription to FreeTime Unlimited, a content library that gives children access to a wide range of age-appropriate videos, books, games and apps.
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The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is two inches smaller and $ 70 cheaper than the 10-inch version of the children’s tablet. However, it does include the same parental control package, a rubberized bumper cover to protect the device, and a two-year worry-free replacement warranty and a one-year subscription to FreeTime Unlimited. Compared to the Fire 7 Kids Edition, the HD 8 Kids tablet costs $ 30 more, but comes with a higher-resolution screen, faster performance, and more storage space, making it a worthwhile upgrade.
Read our Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2017) review.
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Priced at $ 100, the Amazon Fire 7 is the most affordable option in the Kids Edition range of Amazon tablets. It does a great job on most tasks and apps, and includes the same package of parental controls, padded sleeves, a two-year warranty, and a one-year subscription to FreeTime Unlimited.
Read our Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition (2017) review.
When it comes to tablets, Apple’s iPad definitely has the more well-known name, and in-app purchases are easy on an iPad. However, handing an iPad with endless apps to a child can be a nerve-wracking experience given the high price of the iPad. Compared to Amazon’s Kids Edition tablets, an iPad offers the versatility to adapt to the changing needs of a growing child in a tablet. The entry-level iPad 2018 offers all the advantages and smooth performance of an iPad at a lower price.
Read our review of the Apple iPad (9.7-inch, 2018).
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