News, reviews and articles about kid gadgets, toys and accessories.
The MudWatt kit from KeegoTech is an educational DIY kit that can teach kids about soil chemistry, microbiology and electricity. By combining ordinary dirt from your yard, along with scraps from your refrigerator, kids can create a fuel cell that will light up an LED. The MudWatt set is priced at $44.95 and can be […]
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I am guessing pretty almost every parent has had a moment where your little one has decided to wake just at the sight of sunlight in the morning, ready to take on the day hours before you would like him or her up. Zazoo Kids has created the Zazoo Photo Clock to help alleviate some
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The FishEyes Rod and Reel reminds me of the Ronco Pocket Fisherman from days gone by (I was surprised to learn that they are actually still available!). It’s a fishing “pole” with a high tech twist. Attached to the end of the line is a camera that you can use to watch fish in the
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I saw a news report recently that said kids as young as 6 were requesting electronic devices for Christmas. When they’re still tiny, you can distract your kid with the pretend device that let’s them hear the kitty say “meow”, but eventually, they’re going to want a real device. Some MP3 players have built-in volume-limiting
Griffin Headphones Help You Protect Your Child’s Hearing Read More
If you or a friend have a baby, you need to start the young geekling off correctly with this Star Trek Enterprise Light-Up Feeding System from ThinkGeek. The set includes a bib with motion-activated LEDs and a feeding spoon. The Enterprise has an on/off switch and comes with three pop-off spoon attachments. The bib and
To Boldly Go Where No Strained Peas Have Gone Before Read More
LEGO Life of George takes iOS gaming into a new direction where games aren’t 100% virtual anymore. This game comes with 144 bricks and a Playmat. The idea is that the iPhone / iPod Touch app shows you a model and it’s your task to build it as quickly and as accurate as you can.
LEGO Life of George – Virtual meets physical Read More
Back in December of last year, I showed you a wooden knife kit by Garrett Wade that helps show kids how pocket knives work. I have an alternative kit that is less expensive, requires no tools for assembly and has nicer looking chunky parts. It’s Nathan’s Knife Kit from Klecker Knives. Klecker’s website even has
Wooden Pocket Knife Kit Teaches Knife Mechanics to Kids Read More
Nintendo releases 59 LCD based handheld electronic games. Created by game designer Gunpei Yokoi, these LCD screened games include a clock and an alarm.
Nintendo Releases Game and Watch LCD Handheld – Do you remember? Read More
One of the worst things about summer is hearing the news report of a child’s death because someone forgot their infant was in the carseat. They go in to work for hours, and it’s too late for the child when they finally remember. A grandfather who suddenly became a care-giver for his grandchildren was determined
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Being both a gadget geek and a dad, I am very familiar with LeapFrog’s collection of gear. Their latest gadget is the LeapPad Explorer. It is a tablet designed for the 4-9 year-old set. My 4-year old loved playing with the Xoom while I had it, so I wondered what value could a kids version
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It’s summer, and a lot of us will be spending time at pools, lakes, and the ocean. Life jackets are a requirement for many activities, especially for little kids. Why not make wearing them fun for the kids – and for us, too. With the Sea Squirts life vests and swim assist vests from Opa
Shark!! – Nope, Just Junior in a Sea Squirts Life Jacket from Opa Cove Read More
I originally saw this over on CNET.com and thought it newsworthy. LEGO just announce that it will be releasing a limited edition Star Wars model: Darth Vader’s personal flagship, the Super Star Destroyer EXECUTOR. This 3,152 brick model will be the longest Star Wars Lego model ever, measuring 50 inches in length. This behemoth will
This is SO going to be on my (pre-)Christmas List!!! Read More
Math was never one of my favorite subjects in school. Aside from the heavy textbook, we also had to remember to bring a plethora of additional implements: protractor, ruler, #2 pencil, pencil sharpener, calculator, and scrap paper. The Tidy Ruler, available through Luckies of London, combines several of those wicked math tools into one. A
My parenting or kid-monitoring skills are simplistic: just shut ’em up if there is little or no work on my part. These crust cutters (this one available from Amazon, $7) is the type of gadget that fulfills that philosophy. For anyone who just doesn’t want to deal with crust (pie crust not included, of course),
Just Indulge ‘Em: Crust Cutter Read More
Bath-takers of the world, no longer will you look upon your showering counterparts and their radios with envy! Your music can now blare loud and proud through your…”rubber” duckie! The iDuck, besides being adorable, is a floating waterproof speaker. Its corresponding transmitter is in the shape of an egg which attaches via headphone jack to
Is That a Duck in Your Tub? Read More
What do you get when you combine robot toys and a solar cell? You get the fun and educational 6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit from MiniInTheBox.com. Let’s take a look.
6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Review Read More
Are you still a big fan of Rovio’s Angry Birds game? Show your enthusiasm with these super cute plush toys from ishareGifts. You can get a set of all 5 Angry Birds for $35.99 (free shipping), or just buy your favorites for $7.99 each. Each bird is about 10cm in diameter, which is about 4
Angry But Cute Angry Birds Plush Toys Read More
If you’re getting the new iPad 2 later this week, pass along your old one to your kids so they can use the Crayola ColorStudio HD from Griffin. They’ll use a custom-built digital stylus, the iMarker, along with the Crayola ColorStudio HD coloring app. The app can differentiate between your child’s fingers and the iMarker,
Here’s a Use for Your Old iPad – Griffin Crayola ColorStudio HD Read More
Ever wonder what side of the Force you’d fall on? This build-your-own mini light saber Dark Side Detector kit will decide your fate for you. Once assembled, the blade will either turn blue if your saber feels you are a Jedi or red if it feels the Sith running through you. This is another product
Gryffindor! Er, I mean JEDI! Read More
One of the only things I like about winter is sledding with my kids. We love to hurtle at breakneck speeds down a steep hill at the back of our neighborhood. We’d sled all year long if we could. So do it! says Ice Meister with their Slicer all-season sled. In winter, it acts like
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