We live in an age where technology is taking over the world – in a good way! It’s understandable that with all of the new tech and gadgets coming out, that your children want in on a piece of the action! Not only is technology super fun and exciting, but it can also be very helpful towards educational uses too. With that in mind, you may be wondering what kind of gadgets to buy for your children for both fun and learning. So, take a look at these gadgets that we’re sure your kids will love!

Smartwatch

At some point or another your children will need to learn how to tell the time. This can be difficult for some children to grasp the concept of because of the difference between analogue and digital times. Let’s face it, in this day and age your child is more likely to encounter a digital clock both at home and at school so why not get them a smartwatch to help them along the way? Not only will they be able to tell the time, but they will be able to take pictures, record voice and video, listen to music, and also play games at the same time. So, even though the watch is meant for the simple role of telling the time, you’ll now find that your child will be able to learn this skill much faster – while having fun at the same time!

Hoverboard

One of the biggest crazes technology wise over the last few years is, of course, the hoverboard. Kids and teens alike are going mad at the idea of being able to travel around, hands-free, and without any effort on a super stylish hoverboard. We understand that the instability that some viral videos may have shown could be off putting to you as a parent, but they’re now built with self balancing technology that reduces the chance of your child falling and hurting themselves. Trust us, you’ll kids will thank you for it!

Nightlight

The boogeyman and anything else that your child might feel frightened of is enough to drive any parent to the verge of worry but luckily, there are now smart night lights that can help soothe your child and also provide an aspect of fun too! The Honey Bunny plays mp3s, glows to help calm even those that struggle with sensory issues, and also has rhymes and stories included to soothe your little one when they’re feeling a little frightened. Not only that, but it makes for a perfect gadget for your child!

Anything leapfrog

Leapfrog are well known for their electronic gadgets for children, and for good reason too! All of their products provide a huge aspect of learning that your children won’t even notice! Using tablets, gaming consoles, and even the LeapFrog TV will help accelerate your child’s learning processes all while they’re having fun doing so.

Pretend play

Kids love anything to do with outer space and aliens, so why not use that to your advantage? There are a plethora of UFO resembling gadgets that you can get your hands on for kids. Many drones in this day and age even have the added bonus of being able to attach a camera to it so that they can turn their mini UFO into a spy gadget too!

Boy, girl, young, or teen, pretty much every child loves the idea of being able to fly something at their control in the air. Of course, the UFO route is one way to go, but there are other gifts that will wow your children such as:

• Flying helicopters
• Planes
• Turning their favourite animal into a flying gadget

Console gaming is always a big hit when it comes to children, and now you’re able to get your hands on virtual reality headsets for children so that they can join in on the fun too! However, if you’re not keen on the idea of a VR headset for your child, there are now plenty of games that you can buy for the consoles you already have that are totally child friendly. We understand the stigma that comes around gaming for children, but did you know that many of the games that are created for children are in fact, educational? Take a look at these computer games designed for children and see what you think!

Decoration

Did you know that you can now turn simple things in their bedroom into a gadget that they will absolutely fall in love with? We touched on nightlights earlier and how the lights on them can help calm sensory issues in children, so take a look at these other super cool gadgets that can do that and so much more:

• Moonlight cushions are currently a huge hit with children and teens alike because they’re able to control it with a simple remote and it can completely change the feel and mood that they are in. Definitely worth considering for the prepubescent teen!
  
  
• Glow pads are a massive success at the moment. They’re essentially a picture frame that’s surrounded with lights that they can control by remote. Not only that, but you’re provided with chalk pens to write their own personal messages and drawings on, and when the light interacts with the chalk pen, it gives the illusion of a glow on the pad.
  
  
• Whether your child is worried about the boogeyman, or they’re tied up in school work and struggle to sleep or relax, there’s nothing worse than seeing it as a parent and not being able to do anything about it. Well now you can! With Star projectors, you’re able to help your child or teen relax by letting them watch the gentle, yet pretty lights twinkle around their room. Many projectors like these come with the chance to play soothing music too!

As you can see, there are plenty of gadgets that you could buy for your children that will earn you massive brownie points! And this is only scratching the surface too. Which ones are you getting for your children?