![]() No matter what he feels like reading, watching, or playing (lately it’s anything related to tornadoes), he’s always been able to find something on Amazon Kids to capture his attention.īUT, where Amazon Kids+ really shines in my opinion is in the greatly expanded parental controls it offers. My son has never complained about the selection on his tablet. It’s a subscription service full of curated, kid-friendly content for all ages (up to age 12). While I love love love the case, what I really love about Fire tablets for kids is Amazon Kids+. It’s bulky, but for good reason - your younger child is gonna have a really hard time damaging this tablet unless they take a baseball bat to the screen or submerge it in water.Įven then, it also comes with Amazon’s two-year “worry free guarantee” - so you’ll be able to get a no-questions-asked replacement if it breaks within two years of purchase.Īnd your older kids and tweens can opt for the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, which features a sleeker, thinner case that looks way cooler (but offers the same level of protection as the bulkier one for younger kids). The Fire HD 8 Kids comes with a rubberized bumper case that protects it on all sides from drops and bumps (and even bites). Most of the speed issues I encounter are when navigating the website, but streaming through the browser has been fine. It’s a bit slow and clunky, but - for my son’s school videos - it gets the job done. However, the built-in Silk browser is a bit of a weak point of the Fire tablets. The parental controls through Amazon Kids+ allow me to add this one website for him to be able to visit, while blocking all other browser functions and not allowing him to navigate to any other site. We also use the tablet for my son’s video lessons for school. And although we haven’t been able to get the full 12 hours out of it, it’s great for long car rides because there’s so much offline content available, and the battery drains so slowly. It’s got a surprisingly long battery life, too - up to 12 hours. Within the context of Amazon Kids+ features (games, books, and videos), the tablet performed flawlessly and without a hitch. The extra inch of display also makes it seem much roomier, whereas the Fire 7 Kids has always seemed a little on the cramped side. My 6-year-old’s first tablet was the Amazon Fire 7 Kids, and this one is definitely faster. It’s noticeably clear, bright, and vibrant (even when smudged with kid fingerprints and mystery grime). It also has 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras, and an 8-inch, HD display. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids consists of the newest gen Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet housed in a protective, kid-friendly bumper case.Ĭompared to the previous generation Fire HD 8, this tablet features an improved 2.0 Ghz Quad core processor (previous gen: 1.3 Ghz), 2GB of RAM (previous gen: 1.5GB), and a standard 32GB of storage (previous gen: 16 or 32 GB). It checks the two essential boxes for a kids’ tablet: it’s pretty kid-proof (knock on wood), and it’s got some beefy parental controls to boot. At what age.I’ve been really impressed by Amazon’s offerings for kids, and the Fire HD 8 Kids (opens in a new tab) is another solid addition to the lineup. If you plan on downloading a lot of content (like videos, games, or additional apps), look for a tablet for kids with 16GB of storage or more. Parental controls allow you to manage how your kid uses the tablet, whether that's limits on screen time or restrictions on content. When shopping for a kid-friendly tablet, there are two important things to look for: storage and parental controls. These kid-friendly tablets are often similar to regular versions, except they're often more durable and come with educational apps for kids.Īt the Good Housekeeping Institute, our lab experts regularly test all kinds of tech and children's products from cribs to toys (many of our engineers are parents themselves!), so you can trust our recommendations. It's no surprise that kids are always begging to play a game on their parents' tablets or cell phones - adults are always on them! That's why tablets for kids exist: so you don't have to worry about handing them your precious iPad, only to find that it breaks the second they drop it. ![]()
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