Many schools in Scotland are itching to start the mid-term break on Monday the 17th, with a full week off to recharge the batteries. If you’re worried about keeping the little ones occupied while they’re off school, now’s a great time to invest in a kid-friendly tablet that’s easy to monitor.
At the moment the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is currently reduced to £94.99 from £149.99, and it’s available in blue, grape, or with a Disney Princess theme. They also come with a two-year guarantee, too, so if they take a bit of a battering (as these things can do if they’re used day in and day out), you’re covered.
Wrapped in a sturdy, child-proof case that features a stand and carry handle, this tablet has been specially designed for keeping small children busy. They come with a 1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription too, so they’ll have access to a huge range of age-appropriate books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps, covering ages three through to 12.
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There are plenty of parental control options available, and they can be controlled remotely, so you needn’t fiddle around with it much yourself. You can easily review activity, set time limits, and prioritise particular apps and media so they can be more easily distracted into learning something.
Plenty of parents have been very pleased with theirs, awarding an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from almost 100 ratings. “Bought as a first tablet for my three-year-old daughter and she loves it having the Disney princesses on it,” said one five-star review. “The screen is the right size for her, not big or too small. Easy to set up and keep an eye on what she’s looking at. ”
“Great value for money,” said another happy customer. “Lovely and compact, and my daughter loves it. There’s a lot to do on it and it keeps her occupied — she always learns different things on it.”
Another said: “It works really well, the kids love it. The protective case is brilliant for them, and I’m sure it will save it from damage at some point. It’s nice and light, so my daughter doesn’t struggle with it.”
Some downsides have been noted performance-wise, however. “My only negative is the battery life is not as long as expected, and it does run a little slow after a while,” said a three-star review. Another added: “I can’t believe how slow these are, touches and orientation take three seconds to register. Nothing worse than a kid screaming ‘Bluey’ over and over again as this tablet struggles to figure out which way up it is.”
Elsewhere, the Leaper Colourful Children’s Android Tablet is worth a look for £42.99 at Debenhams. For a bit more power and Android software, check out the Lenovo M9 9 Inch 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet for £99.99 at Argos.
But, with a real selection of child-friendly features, easy parental control management, and all the entertainment your kids could need through the mid-term break, now is a great time to invest in a Fire HD 8 Kids tablet.