News, reviews and articles about kid gadgets, toys and accessories.
Just in time for the kick off of the ninth season of American Idol, there is the lengthily named The Only Scoring Karaoke Game to tell you just how pitchy your rendition of “Hey Jude” really is. Featuring a wireless microphone with an adapter that plugs directly into your television, this karaoke game measures your pitch […]
It’s a Little Pitchy, Dawg–Karaoke Game Read More
Lok8u has created the world’s first GPS locator device specifically designed to be worn by children. The nu.m8 is a child’s digital watch which cannot be removed or deactivated without your knowledge. If this should happen an instant alert is sent straight to your phone and/or email with your child’s location. You can even set
Keep a watch on your child with the nu.m8 Read More
The My Child ID is a small USB flash memory keychain device that securely stores, organizes and manages your child’s vital information, medical information (medications, allergies, physicians, etc.) and emergency contact information. It also stores images that can be shown in a slide show on its 1.4in LCD. It is a proactive tool for parents,
My Child ID – Child information storage device Read More
When I was a kid, the closest thing that I had for an electronic homework helper was a Texas Instruments calculator. As you are probably aware, those days are long gone. Families today have countless options for electronic tutoring; ranging in price, complexity and effectiveness. Today I am reviewing one of such option. LeapFrog’s FLY
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Think you would make a better Sarah Connor? Or maybe you see yourself as a natural addition to Mad Men or Sesame Street? With the Yoostar system, it’s possible to insert yourself as a character from one of your favorite movies and then share your scene-chewing with others. Think of it as Rock Band
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Tikatok is an online book community where kids write, illustrate and publish their very own books. The site provides easy-to-use Web tools so that any child can become a published author and turn his story ideas into real books and incorporate his very own artwork as illustrations. Children can then take their book and share
Does your child have an idea for a book? Read More
First of all– whoa— these are some horrifying looking little monsters toys. The Huru Humi clan feature digital faces, a speaker built into the chest, and since they are marketed towards girls they of course must have interchangeable bodies/clothing and hair. In a functionality they seem part tamagotchi and part neopet- you talk to them
Huru Humi Heidi and Friends Read More
Here’s a great MP3 player for toddlers. It’s easy to use for both parent and child, it has an external speaker and it’s durable. I had been searching for a music player just like this, it’s like the SweetPea Toy Company read my mind.
SweetPea3 MP3 Player for Toddlers Review Read More
Recently I had a chance to play with- er, I mean, let my preschool-aged son play- with this odd blue thing called the Bilibo Imagination Toy from ThinkGeek.
What is The Bilibo Imagination Toy? Read More
Being one of the writers here at the-Gadgeteer and the father of the Gadgeteer Kid, I am wondering when you tech-savvy, gadget-junkies got your children their first cellphones??? The Gadgeteer Kid is nearing his eighth birthday and that got me thinking at what point should we get him his very own phone. We have various
At what age did you get your child their first cellphone? Read More
Hogwild Beetle Spoons and Sporks have a wacky design that allows the folded wings to rotate 180 degrees from the closed position to the extended and ready-to-use position. They are dishwasher safe and come with an individual travel case that slides neatly into backpacks, lunch boxes or picnic baskets. They just might help you bribe
Crazy folding spoons for kids Read More
Would you pay $100 for a device that could tell you why your infant is screaming his lungs out in the middle of the night? If you answered yes, then you need to check out the Cry Baby Analyser from ThinkGeek. It’s a small battery powered gadget that displays the temperature, humidity and uses advanced
Translator for infant cries Read More
Ever since I was a kid geek, I wanted to be an astronaut. What’s better than flying around space in a rocket? Watching your kid play with a toy version! When given a chance to review some “kid” items from ThinkGeek, I jumped at the iPlay Lift-Off Rocket.
iPlay Lift-Off Rocket Review Read More
Imagine driving a vehicle with atleast one small child strapped in a car seat behind you. The child is reading a book or playing with a doll and suddenly it drops to the floor of the car. The child desperately wants that item but cannot reach it due to the safety restraints, so the child begins to cry
Star Kids Products Snack and Play Travel Tray Review Read More
Kid size remote that parents program with a specific set of channels.
Spotlight Gadget: Kidz Remote Read More