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80% of parents say their children (ages 5 to 11) regularly use devices like tablet computers, while 63% say the same about smartphones [source].
It’s clear that technology will continue to play an increasingly important role in our kids’ lives, but that doesn’t always mean “screen time”.
There are a vast number of gadgets for kids to help them learn AND have fun at the same time.
Ready to find out more? Let’s get stuck in!
Cool Gadgets For Kids To Enjoy In 2024
1. STEM Box by CircuitMess
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That’s the percentage of people that have the ability to create new technology. In a world that’s already dominated by technology and will only increase as time passes, we think it’s pivotal for kids to have early access to STEM related gadgets.
We think CircuitMess believes this too!
They have a range of kits to help kids explore the amazing world’s of coding and electronics.
But what really makes them stand out is their STEM Box.
It works just like a subscription box, but instead of candy or other items that give instant gratification, (every three months) you’ll receive some of the coolest DIY electronic projects we’ve ever seen. Projects like:
- Wheelson, AI self driving car
- ByteBoi, retro gaming console
- Chatter, encrypted walkie-talkies
- Clockstar, your very own smartwatch
- Plus many more to come
You may have reservations when it comes to things like instructions and the team at CircuitMess took them into consideration. While there are quick-start guides, you’ll also receive video guides and tutorials through their online learning platform!
If you’re still on the fence, we’ve got you! We spoke directly with the team to gain access to a discount for our readers. Use ‘GADGETS15‘ at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.
2. Water Powered Watches
What’s the opposite of a smartwatch? These Water Powered Watches!
Using tap water and special metal plates inside, this watch only tells time, keeping other distractions off of your child’s wrist.
Simply fill the back of the watch with tap water once every 4-6 weeks. The positive and negative ions that naturally occur in H20 interact with the special metal plates to power the watch. No battery required!
This unique watch is available in 8 colors: blue, orange, red, pink, yellow, purple, gray, and green.
Are you a fan of alternative power sources? If so you’ll love our post on useful solar powered gadgets for the home.
3. Goodtimer Positive Reinforcement Educational Gadget
Whether you’re training a dog or raising children, numerous studies have shown that positive reinforcement is more effective than using punishment.
The Goodtimer Positive Reinforcement Educational Gadget makes it fun and easy to create house rules and encourage your children to obey the rules.
This timer is easy enough for a toddler to use and understand. When your child has earned enough “good time,” they can take a token from the timer.
A children’s book is included that you can read to your kids to help them understand how the timer works. After reading the book together, you can decide on rewards that tokens can be turned in for, like screen time, a new toy, or deciding which movie to watch on family movie night.
4. Sound Activated Light Blocks
For kids who love to build, the Sound Activated Light Blocks are a fun way for kids to build their own night light.
Available in a 50-piece set and a 240-piece set, these blocks attach to a rechargeable base and have four different light-up modes: on, flashing, fading, and sound-activated.
These blocks are also compatible with regular LEGO (although light blocks must be attached to the base or each other to light up).
Instructions and building ideas are included, but your child can build anything they can imagine.
5. Lil’ Mib Message Recorder
Skip the handwritten notes and give your kids their chores list, a message of love, or important information with the adorable Lil’ Mib Message Recorder instead.
It’s simple to use. Hold down the red button and speak into the microphone to record your message, then put the flag up to let your child know there’s a message. They hit the black button to listen to the message and can use the knob to play with the pitch.
6. Light Up Drawing Tees
A t-shirt your child can draw on an infinite number of times sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not! With these Light Up Drawing Tees, your kid draws a pattern on the shirt with a light pen, it glows in the dark for 5-10 minutes, then it fades, allowing your child to draw a new pattern.
8 sizes are available, from a child’s 3-4 to an adult L, so kids of all ages can get in on the fun.
The shirts should be washed in cool water and hung to dry to keep them in the best condition.
7. Flashing Cube Memory & Brain Game
Keep your child’s mind and hands busy with the Flashing Cube Memory & Brain Game.
If you were a kid in the 80s or 90s, you probably had or knew somebody who had a Simon. The Flashing Cube is like a 3-dimensional version of a Simon, except it has 4 different pattern chasing games instead of just one.
With two speed games, two memory games, and a fun light show when your kid takes a break from playing, this gadget is likely to entertain the whole family.
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8. Make-A-Fort Fort Building Kits
Do you have fond memories of taping together cardboard boxes to build forts? Fort-building has been brought into the 21st century with the Make-A-Fort Fort Building Kits.
Each building kit comes with 18 cardboard panels that are about 2’ x 2’ as well as yellow cardboard braces and black foam connectors. Each kit also comes with a storage case for when it’s time to take the fort down.
Since the kits are primarily made from recycled cardboard that can be recycled again, this is a fairly eco-friendly gadget, too.
9. GoCube Connected 3D Puzzle
Whether your child wants to learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube or they already have the skills and want to battle other players, the GoCube Connected 3D Puzzle is a fantastic gadget.
With smart sensors and 3D real-time tracking, you can see the cube’s real-time configuration in the app as you solve it. The app can also guide you through how to solve it, step-by-step.
Once you’ve got the hang of solving it, you can race other players around the world in head-to-head competitions.
More than just a toy, the GoCube improves spatial awareness, problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and memorization skills.
10. Ainek Laser Tag Sets
Bring the fun of laser tag to your home or backyard with the Ainek Laser Tag Sets.
Since the guns use infrared light, they won’t hurt your little one’s eyes. Choose between 4 different types of guns, each with its own sound effects and number of “bullets.”
With 4 vests and 4 guns, the whole family can get in on the fun. Each gun and vest can be designated 1 of 4 colors, so you could use multiple sets and have up to 4 teams with several players per team.
Note that each gun and vest requires 3 AAA batteries – meaning you need 24 batteries (not included) just to get up and running.
11. Obuby Walkie Talkies
Cute, durable, and easy to use, the Obuby Walkie Talkies are perfect for kids.
With a range of up to a mile in a neighborhood and up to 3 miles in a cleared field, your kids can easily stay in touch with you, each other, or their neighborhood friends.
There are 22 channels and numerous subchannels to choose from, reducing the chances of coming across other radio traffic.
Each set comes with 3 walkie talkies in different colors. Note that each walkie talkie requires 4 AAA batteries.
These are perfect for campers. If you enjoy getting out into the great outdoors, check out our post on must have camping gadgets for your next getaway.
12. Kids Hover Soccer Ball Set
Kids still need exercise, even if the weather is bad. If you have smooth floors in your home, the Kids Hover Soccer Ball Set is the perfect solution.
Since it glides on the floor, there’s little chance of the hover ball hitting anything above ground level, and foam bumpers prevent it from damaging walls, chairs, small dogs, or anything else it may bump into on the ground.
When the weather is nice enough outside, this set also includes a small inflatable soccer ball that fits in the small nets.
13. The Original Jr. Glow Rocket Launcher
Science, exercise, and fun – all in one gadget! The Original Jr. Glow Rocket Launcher can keep young kids busy for hours.
It’s simple enough for kids as young as 3 to play with on their own while also being fun enough for teens and adults to enjoy.
If your kid will use it on anything other than grass or soft dirt, place a piece of cardboard under the stomper to prevent it from getting damaged.
The rockets can get stuck on roofs or trees, so it’s a good idea to always have a few spares.
14. Carson MicroMini Pocket Microscope
Kids who are interested in science and nature will love the Carson MicroMini 20x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope.
This child-sized field microscope provides 20x magnification with an LED light for microscope viewing and standalone LED and UV flashlights.
Your kid can take a closer look at hairs, plants, printing pixels, and anything else that fits with this pocket-sized microscope.
Available in orange, green, and red, this gadget is the perfect way to encourage budding biologists.
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15. YouthWhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Whether you worry about your child damaging their eardrums or you just want them to still be able to hear you when you call their name, the YouthWhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are perfect.
Bone conduction headphones don’t go in or on the ear. Instead, the speaker rests against the cheekbone. This helps protect the eardrum while also allowing the user to hear ambient sounds.
The YouthWhisper headphones are smaller than other models, making them perfect for children.
16. Matatalab Coding Robot For Kids
Now, you can teach your kids basic coding skills before they learn to read and write with the Matatalab Coding Robot For Kids.
With no screen and simple arrow-based coding keys, this robot teaches your kid basic coding concepts, critical thinking, directions, and more.
It’s advertised as being for kids 4-9, but in the reviews, children as young as 3 enjoyed playing with it, while kids 7-9 grew bored within a few hours.
If your child loves this robot, there are different accessory packs you can buy with music, dancing, and other cues.
17. VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX2
Help your child tell time, keep them busy, and encourage them to be active with the VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX2.
With 55 analog and digital watch faces to choose from, your kid can choose their favorite way to tell time.
More than just a watch, the KidiZoom has a pedometer, a motion sensor with active games (like hunting monsters in the “real world”), a timer, a calendar, 2 cameras/video recorders, and more.
Since this watch doesn’t use Bluetooth or Wifi, it’s totally secure. You can only share photos or videos by uploading them to your computer first.
Additionally, you can set time limits on the games and other parental controls.
18. Sphero Mini Programmable Robot Ball
Introduce your kid to robotics and programming with the Sphero Mini Programmable Robot Ball.
Using the Sphero Play App, kids can control the Sphero and steer it around the 3 included tiny traffic cones or into the 6 included bowling pins. They can also use the Sphero as a joystick to play games on the app.
With the Sphero Edu app, kids can program the Sphero by drawing on the phone or tablet screen, using drag and drop coding blocks, or by writing JavaScript.
Both apps are totally free.
Available in 10 fun colors, you can also purchase shells in other colors.
19. Relay Kids Screenless Push To Talk Phone
Track and talk to your kids without giving them an expensive smartphone they could break or lose with the Relay Kids Screenless Push To Talk Phone.
It functions like a walkie talkie that has the nationwide capability of a mobile phone with GPS tracking capabilities.
Geofencing allows you to know when your kid gets home from school or arrives at their friend’s house.
There’s even an SOS function. When your child presses the talk button 5 times in a row, every connected adult gets an alert. Adults can contact 911 if necessary, and 911 uses the location of the Relay rather than the adult’s cell phone location.
20. BIGGERFIVE Kids Fitness Tracker
Don’t spend big bucks on a fitness tracker for your kid. Save money and go with the BIGGERFIVE Kids Fitness Tracker.
It has many features of more expensive fitness trackers, including step tracking, calories burned, distance, duration, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, an alarm, and more.
A 2-hour charge with a USB adaptor (rather than a specialized cable) powers the watch for up to 7 days.
The wristband fits wrists 4.5 to 6.8 inches in circumference, so it will work for kids of all ages and sizes.
Caught the fitness bug? Check out our post on cool fitness gadgets to help you live your best life.
21. Seckton Kids Digital Camera
Turn your toddler into a photographer with the Seckton Kids Digital Camera.
With autofocus, 8 megapixels, and 1080p video, your young child can become a master photographer with this easy-to-use and fun-colored digital camera.
Dual cameras, a 32-GB micro-SD card, and up to a 2-hour battery life mean your child can take thousands of photos. A shockproof design means this camera can be dropped and still keep working.
If your child gets bored of taking pictures, they can also play games.
The Top 6 Gadgets For Kids We’re Geeking Out Over
YouthWhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Tech to protect your child’s hearing.
Water Powered Watches
Simple, fun, and battery-free!
Goodtimer Positive Reinforcement Gadget
Reward your child for good behavior.
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Hey! I'm Nathan Jude, also known as the HPGE (Human Powered Gadget Engine) and I freaking love all things gadgets. I started 6gadgets.com to share my passion and geek out with other like minded 'tech heads'! If I'm not searching the globe for new gizmos, you'll find me on the golf course or spending time with my beautiful family.
