With tablets and smartphones common place in homes across the world, chances are you’ve given your little one a shot of yours and maybe they haven’t left you alone for a shot since! That’s why we’re taking a look at the best electronic gadgets for kids in 2022. 

If your kid is a bit too curious or borderline pushy for a shot of their mommies or daddies’ tablet, phone or even smart watch then maybe it’s time to consider getting them one of their own!

Yep, that’s right you can get Smartwatches for kids now.

But we don’t mean go out and buy your young child the latest Apple has to offer, instead consider a child friendly alternative! Before we get into our product recommendations you should check out our write up about the pros and cons of screen time and the effects it could have on your child’s development.

Smart watches for kids

A Smart watch for kids probably sounds a bit silly, but if you have a young toddler at home that is pulling and trying to press yours a bit too often then chances are, they’ve seen you do the same and they want in on the fun!

Fisher-Price Time to Learn Smartwatch

For a young baby we can’t recommend getting them a fully functioning smartwatch but instead this Fisher-Price Time to Learn Smartwatch  for babies 6 – 36 months is a nice compromise that should keep them happy and occupied.

Stuff4Tots Fisher Price Smart Watch Rating

This is a pretend smartwatch with lights, music and sounds that will teach them about colours and greetings. There are also buttons, switches and clackers to keep them busy while promoting their fine motor skills which is important at this early age.

For an older toddler around 3 years and up this is a good time to introduce them to telling time and getting them their own watch to get them familiar with the concept is something to consider.

Paw Patrol Learning Watch

This Paw Patrol Learning Watch is a great way to introduce your little one to learning time, especially if they already have other Paw Patrol toys and enjoy watching the show. This is a fully functioning watch with clock, timer, stop watch and alarm functions.

Stuff4Tots Paw Patrol Smart Watch Rating

It also has different clock faces to choose from. Finally, it includes 4 educational games with Paw Patrol themes that teach problem solving, matching, addition & subtraction and animals. 

It also has different color options to purchase, each modelled after a character from the show. It is worth noting that this isn’t designed to be worn for extended periods of time and is more of an introductory tool for teaching your young kid time and time management skills.

Vtech KidiZoom DX2

For a pre-schooler 4 years and up we’d recommend the Vtech KidiZoom DX2.

Stuff4Tots V tech Smart Watch Rating

This is a Smartwatch for kids that is packed with features. It’ll help your kid learn about time and become a master of time management with custom clock faces to pick from, a timer, alarm clock and even a calendar.

It also includes learning games and brain teasers, but the coolest feature is the built-in dual cameras that will let your kid play an augmented reality game to capture monsters in the real world. It also has a motion sensor that allows your kid to play active challenges.

They can also use the cameras to capture videos and selfies while exploring their creativity with fun effects, frames and filters. This is an easy-to-use smart watch for kids that will encourage active play.

Tablets for Kids

If your toddler is always trying to steal your IPad or Kindle away from you then consider these Smart Tablets for kids.

LeapFrog My First Learning Tablet

For the curious young toddler whos still too young for their own functioning tablet then this LeapFrog My First Learning Tablet is a great choice.

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This is designed for kids 12-36 Months. They’ll be thrilled to have a tablet just like mom and dads. This tough tablet for toddlers features 20 app icons that introduce them to letters, numbers, shapes, animals and colours.

Your kids can also press the dock buttons across the button to talk on the phone with Leapfrog’s dog character Scout. He’ll help them listen, explore time concepts, play with the pretend camera and listen to music.

Fire 7 Kids Tablet

The Fire 7 Kids Tablet comes with a 7” display with 16gb memory packaged in a kid-proof case designed for 3 year and up. It also includes a free 2 year warranty in case kid-proof means nothing to your little one.

Stuff4Tots Amazon Fire Kids Tablet Rating

With Amazon Kids parental control features you will be able to set educational goals, create time limits and easily filter content.

So you wont need to worry about them spending too much time on the tablet or downloading apps or accidentally making purchases they shouldn’t. You can also give them access to third party apps like Netflix, Minecraft and zoom via the parental dashboard.

The tablet also includes a free year of Amazon Kids+ which gives you access to over 20,000 apps, games, audio books, videos and educational content. It also includes thousands of Spanish language apps, games, audio books, videos.

7” android tablet for kids

If the Fire tablet is a bit too expensive then a cheaper alternative could look like this 7” android tablet for kids. Like the fire tablet it comes with 16gb memory and a kid proof case.

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This tablet comes with educational apps and games. It also features parental controls that will allow you to set educational goals, filter age-appropriate content, manage screen time and grant access to third party apps. 

LeapFrog LeapPad Academy Learning Tablet

If you feel these previous two options don’t have enough educational value then you should consider the LeapFrog LeapPad Academy Learning Tablet.

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This tablet comes with over 20 educational apps designed by LeapFrog learning experts and it includes a free 3-Month trial of LeapFrog Academy, which is an interactive learning program that progressively guides children on learning adventures.

You can download additional games, apps, videos and music from the LeapFrog learning library. It also includes parental controls that will allow you to download third party android apps and the LeapFrog kid friendly browser allows your kid to safely browse kid-friendly websites and videos.

This tablet comes housed in a kid-proof bumper which has a kickstand and the tablet itself has a shatter proof screen to protect it from drops and falls. This tablet is a great educational and safety focused option.

Cameras for kids

Maybe you have a budding photographer on your hands who keeps stealing your phone or tablet to take hundreds of pictures and sneaky selfies. or perhaps you or someone in the family is a photographer and you think it would be cute to share the fun with your little one, a sturdy camera for kids is a great way to encourage them early.

Fisher-Price Click ‘n Learn Camera

If you have a young toddler from 6 – 36 months this Fisher-Price Click ‘n Learn Camera is more of a pretend camera but they don’t have to know that!

Stuff4Tots Fisher Price Toddler Camera Rating

The toy comes with a peek-a-boo flash, shiny mirror lens and teaches words, greetings, colours and numbers. This toy will encourage some role play fun whether that be while you’re taking photos of them, they can return the favour or just while enjoying a game of peek-a-boo your sure to get a chuckle out of your little one hiding behind the camera as though they were about to snap a picture.

Seckton Kids Selfie Camera

For an older toddler 3 years and up with the photography bug you should consider the Seckton Kids Selfie Camera.  This is a fully functioning 8 Megapixel 1080p HD Digital camera that will let your adventurous little one capture high quality memories from their point of view.

Stuff4Tots Sekton Kids Camera Rating

The camera comes with a 32GB SD card so they’ll have loads of space to store their pictures and videos. The photo mode also has the option to add fun frames and silly stickers to their pictures which will encourage some extra creativity and fun.

The camera is also safe and durable as it comes in a tough shockproof shell made of high quality non-toxic plastic to protect from bumps and falls.  The simple button layout means even kids on the younger side can figure out its functions, given they are familiar with using your phone camera for example.

Vtech KidiZoom Camera Pix

For a less traditional take on the digital camera check out the Vtech KidiZoom Camera Pix.

Stuff4Tots V Tech Kids Camera Rating

This is only a 2 Megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom but what makes this camera stand out is that it has four built in games that incorporate you kids photos! It also has inbuilt collage templates and animated and static photo effects and stickers.

Remote control cars for kids

You might think RC cars are only for older kids but there are remote control cars for toddlers too!

Joyin Toddler RC car

The Joyin Toddler RC car is designed specifically for toddlers from 36 months – 3 years.

Stuff4Tots Joyin Toddler RC Car Rating

This chunky dinosaur styled RC car is easy to use with its remote made up of 2 directional buttons kids can easily navigate and control the car. It also makes sounds, music and has flashing lights that will keep your kids engaged. The car also has a detachable cowboy for them to take on dino adventures.   

Jada Toys My First Truck

Another option for a young toddler is the Jada Toys My First Truck.

Stuff4Tots Jada Toys Toddler RC Car Rating

This RC car is designed to look like a Fire truck and its chunky build makes it super durable and its rounded corners make it suitable for kids 12 months and up. The Remote control also has limited inputs to make it super simple to use. The Truck has flashing lights on the roof and makes fire truck sounds too.  They also offer non-RC versions of the Fire truck toy.

DEERC Take Apart Toys Build Your Own Firetruck

A more creative take on RC cars would look like the DEERC Take Apart Toys Build Your Own Firetruck.

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This toy lets your kid build and dismantle their own remote control Firetruck. It comes with a low-speed electric drill and wrench that will help them tighten and loosen the chunky screws that attach the different sections of the truck together. As this toy has smaller parts it’s recommended for 3 years and up.

This toy will help develop your child’s hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and teach them basic car parts. It also features a fireman action figure and realistic sound effects and lights to engage them further.

Walkie Talkies for kids

A gadget you might not have considered are Walkie talkies, maybe your job requires one and your younger child is fascinated by it or you’re just looking for a unique way to spice up your kid’s playtime adding walkie talkies to your playtime arsenal will open a new level to possible fun.

In general, they will boost your child’s language and conversational skills while also developing fine motor skills as they interact with the devices buttons.

Hunicom Toy Walkie Talkies

A Walkie Talkie suitable for younger toddlers 2 years and up are these Hunicom Toy Walkie Talkies.

Stuff4Tots Hunicom Toy Walkie Talkie Rating

They’re built for young kids so they’re super easy to use with 1 push to talk button. They’re also lightweight so they’re easy for small hands to carry around and they’re made from durable plastic so they’ll withstand rough play.

Paw Patrol Toy Walkie Talkies

For slightly older toddlers 3+, these Paw Patrol Toy Walkie Talkies are great, especially if they like watching the show. These walkies are shaped to look like 2 of the popular characters from the show, Police pup Chase and Firefighter Marshall. If they aren’t a fan of these characters then other characters are also available.

Stuff4Tots Paw Patrol Walkie Talkie Rating

These mid range walkie talkies work up to 1000ft and are made to be strong and durable with a tough plastic casing and flexible antennas to protect from drops. They’re also said to be static clear so you should be able to communicate with your little one loud and clear.

Drones for kids

We can’t recommend you get a drone for your toddler as they can be a bit dangerous so it’s probably best to wait until they’re a bit older for this! 

How would a toddler use a Drone Comic

The Best Electronic Gadgets for Kids – Summary

Electronic gadgets are a great way to add some variety and excitement to your kid’s playtime, hopefully we’ve helped give you some ideas to help you do just that!

We’ve highlighted some popular brands like LeapFrog and Fisher-Price as well as some smaller ones too, showcasing some of the variety out there.

As mentioned at the start of the article its super important to monitor and limit your young children’s screen time, you should keep the following points when it comes to allowing your kid some screen time:

  • Approach it with solid ground rules by setting a good example, establishing limits and ensure that you are watching/interacting with age-appropriate material.
  • You should be supervising and interacting with your toddler during screen time. So, if you are watching a program together you could talk to them about what you can see etc.
  • You should research any programs, games or apps before you watch/play them with your toddler. A lot of apps or YouTube videos claim to be educational, but not all of them are.
  • Screen time shouldn’t be the main source of entertainment for your toddler, it is important that they engage in unstructured and active play in order to develop essential skills. So, screen time should only take up a small part of their day.
  • Toddlers aged 2-5 should have no more than an hour of screen time a day.

Good luck in your search and if you come across a great toy that we’ve not mentioned please let us know in the comments box below!

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