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5 Awesome Tech Toys and Gadgets for Kids

When it comes to technology, oftentimes the most fun toy your kids can have is a phone or tablet. But there are some cool tech toys that are hot off the presses that can not only keep your kids entertained but also help develop their minds. Here are five cutting-edge toys that can keep your kids’ minds engaged while having fun, too.

1. VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch

It’s no secret that wearable tech is popular. In 2017 alone, people used nearly 77 million wearable devices. If your little one is looking for their own smartwatch or Fitbit, but you want to be sure they’re using tech that’s age-appropriate for them, the VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch is a great option. Designed specifically for kids, this smartwatch lets kids tell time, take selfies, and take video. It doesn’t require an Internet connection, either, which is another plus.

2. littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit

When making new toys for kids, up to 57% of new product ideas never make it to development. The littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit aims to put that development into the hands of your kids. This kit allows you to build and customize your own instrument. Even better, you don’t have to worry about getting bored with a single toy. Because the design is modular, your kids can remake different instruments using the same parts as much as they like.

3. Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst

If you’re worried about bad weather taking out a number of your kids’ tech gadgets by cutting out your WiFi connection, there are some cool non-WiFi dependent tech options, too. One of the most popular toy options is the Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst, which is not only a kit designed to teach your kids how to build a robotic car but is also an awesome introduction to engineering. The kit comes with over 50 parts and different challenge cards to keep your kids inspired as they build. Not every tech toy needs WiFi.

4. Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit

If you’re looking to give your kids an introduction to coding, the Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit is the toy for you. You don’t need prior coding experience to play it, either. The kit combines entertainment and learning by using Disney’s Frozen characters. Your kids use coding to learn how to throw snowballs, build an ice palace, and even play around with characters from the movie.

5. Fisher-Price Think and Learn Code-a-pillar Twist

For kids that aren’t old enough to play with the Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit, the Fisher-Price Think and Learn Code-a-pillar Twist is an awesome alternative. This toy introduces coding to preschoolers by teaching them how to program the caterpillar’s path. The toy also comes with light effects and its eyes light up as it moves.

There are a lot of cool tech gadgets and toys out there that can not only keep your kids entertained but also teach them something cool about coding and technology. Check out some of the options above to give your little one something fun to learn.

Kelsey R.
Author: Kelsey R.

Metro Detroit Mommy writer Kelsey.