16 Best Tech Gifts for Kids (2022): Tablets, Speakers, Smartwatches

No matter how a lot they’re begging for one, your child in all probability doesn’t want a smartphone. The official recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics is that younger kids want hands-on social interplay and exploration with friends and caregivers to study. 

That does not imply you do not want a digital gadget to find them, entertain them, or distract them whilst you’re doing one thing else. If you want somebody to absolve you, let me be the second, fourth, or tenth particular person to let you know: That’s completely OK. Here are a number of units which have labored for me and my kids, who at the moment are 5 and seven. Most of those presents do not require parental supervision, and those that do have good parental controls to restrict your youngsters’ use. Check out our Best Subscription Boxes for Kids information and Best Tablets for Kids information for extra.

Updated November 2022: We’ve added new gadgets, like the brand new Kindle Paperwhite for Kids. 

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