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Classics and educational books for kids (and kids at heart) created with Playmobil figures

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 4, 2016 / News / Books, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

If you’re trying to get your children more interested in books instead of TV and video games, how about checking out these fun titles featuring Playmobil figures. Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Playmobil) by Richard Unglik is a hardbound book with 96 color pages. Richard Unglik, a professional photographer, has recreated the world […]

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The ROBOCOPP Sound Grenade will scare the bejeezus out of a would-be attacker

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 3, 2016 / News / Gear, Kid Gadgets, Personal Safety / 1 Comment

Personal safety devices can be bulky and hard to use, but the Sound Grenade from ROBOCOPP has been designed like its namesake, the grenade. It’s a small device weighing only one ounce that can be clipped to a bag, keychain, clothing, etc. When you pull the pin it will produce a 120 decibel alarm that’s

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Kurio Watch delivers a Bluetooth smartwatch in a kid sized package

By Howard Sneider / February 16, 2016 / News / Kid Gadgets, Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / Leave a Comment

Some people spent Valentine’s Day weekend in New York City, but they weren’t all there for hansom cab rides through the park. Some were attendees at The 2016 American International Toy Fair, at the Javits Center, where KD Group introduced the Kurio Watch. It’s a Bluetooth smartwatch made for children between the ages of 6 and 12. The watch is especially sized to fit small wrists

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Keep tabs on your little ones with the dokiWatch

By Dennis Moore / January 30, 2016 / News / Crowdfunded, Kid Gadgets, Watches and Clocks / 1 Comment

As cellphones become more prevalent and ingrained into our daily lives, many parents find themselves wondering, “At what age do I let my child get a phone?” For those parents who aren’t ready to let their children have the full cellphone experience, but still want to be able to contact them when away, a solution

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Bloxels help kids or YOU make video games with a tablet and blocks

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 29, 2016 / Uncategorized / Gaming Gear, Kid Gadgets, Programming / 2 Comments

It’s no big mystery why kids (and adults) enjoy playing video games. Duh, it’s because they are fun! What if kids (and adults) could easily create their own games and learn something in the process? Bloxels can make that happen. Bloxels is a kid-friendly video game creation platform where kids (and even adults) use a

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i-loom takes friendship bracelet making to a new level

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 24, 2015 / News / Crafts, Do-It-Yourself, Kid Gadgets / 2 Comments

Friendship bracelets weren’t a thing when I was a kid, but if they had been, I would have been all over it because I loved making things. Actually I still do. The i-loom is basically a loom that helps kids and adults weave their own bracelets out of colored string by keeping everything organized and

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Just Add Milk science and art kit review

By Dennis Moore / December 1, 2015 / Reviews / Do-It-Yourself, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

Not only do I have an unhealthy obsession with gadgets, but I’m also a huge fan of science. I regularly find my mind being blown by some new scientific achievement or advancement. My hope is that my children will experience a similar sense of awe when reading or learning about the various sciences. I was

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Wonder Workshop Dash and Dot Robot Pack review

By Dennis Moore / November 19, 2015 / Reviews / iOS, Kid Gadgets, Robots / 3 Comments

Like most parents, my wife and I prefer to have our kids playing as opposed to zoning out in front of the TV. We do our best to try to incorporate learning into playtime, but it’s not always easy. Fortunately, educational toy makers like Wonder Workshop do their best to make playtime fun and educational.

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Girl Scouts Cookie Oven review

By Dennis Moore / November 14, 2015 / Reviews / Cooking, Home and Kitchen, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, every Thanksgiving and Christmas my Father would bake these peanut butter cookies that were delicious; every year I looked forward to helping him bake these cookies. Now that I’m a father, I try to find similar activities to enjoy with my children. Sadly, I’m nowhere near the baker my father

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Boogie Board Play n’ Trace eWriter review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 26, 2015 / Reviews / Drawing, iOS, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

I’ve always liked to draw and doodle, but when I was a kid, I did it all the time. I used to trace comic book characters to help me figure out how to draw them on my own. I would have loved a Boogie Board Play n’ Trace back eWriter back then. You may already be

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Back to school lunches made easy with Bentgo Kids

By Leslie Hosmer / September 9, 2015 / News / Food, Home and Kitchen, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

If you’re concerned about the environment and making sure your kids are eating nutritious foods that they like while at school or day care, you really need to check this out. This bento-style lunch box will encourage your kids to eat healthy, the food stays separate and it’s leakproof! No more using baggies that add

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Evenflo infant car seat reminds you that your baby is still in the back seat

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 26, 2015 / News / Car Gear, Kid Gadgets / 7 Comments

Walmart and Evenflo have teamed up to announce a new baby car seat that has built-in technology to alert the driver when the child’s harness clip becomes unbuckled and when the child is still in the seat after arriving at their destination. Last summer it seemed like each week that passed we were hearing about

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LightUp kits teach electronics and programming to kids

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 23, 2015 / News / Kid Gadgets / 3 Comments

It takes almost no effort to get kids interested in technology because they are naturally drawn to gadgets and gizmos like smartphones and iPads. While playing games on these devices is a lot of fun for children, they don’t learn much from the time spent gaming. What if kids could play and learn important skills

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You won’t worry about your child wrecking this car because they are playing with the iPad

By Janet Cloninger / July 15, 2015 / News / iOS, iPad, Kid Gadgets, Toys / 3 Comments

CTA Digital has Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants inflatable cars designed for children. (Although it’s for kids, it’s sturdy enough to support up to 230 pounds.) The iPad fits into a cradle in the steering wheel, so your child can enjoy hours of pretend racing while playing iPad motion-controlled apps and games. The car

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Forget boring nightlights; keep the dark away with a rainbow!

By Janet Cloninger / June 27, 2015 / News / Home and Kitchen, Kid Gadgets, Lighting / 1 Comment

You don’t have to settle for a boring nightlight in your kid’s room. Use a beautiful rainbow to chase away the shadows instead! The Uncle Milton Rainbow in My Room device shines a rainbow of colors across the ceiling and walls of a bedroom or any other room that could use a bit of color

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Here’s the perfect sippy cup for taking your toddler to visit the grandparents

By Janet Cloninger / June 19, 2015 / News / Beverage, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

Of course, only a fool would put a caffeinated drink in a toddler’s cup, but it would be fun to give the grandparent’s a start when they see the grandkid coming to visit with their own cup of high-octane energy, wouldn’t it? This 8oz cup is made of BPA-free plastic and has a hard, snap-on sippy

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Use the Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam to capture those heart stopping stunts of your invincible children

By Kathleen Chapman / June 11, 2015 / News / Action Camera, Camera gear, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

Do you have an adventurous child? Do you ever wonder what the world looks like from their point of view when they are performing their wild stunts? Perhaps not if you’re squeamish, but if you do, you may not want to hand over your $400 GoPro Hero4 action camera to your little daredevil to capture such

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Give your child a gift of reading with Kindle for Kids

By Janet Cloninger / June 2, 2015 / News / eBook reader, eBook Readers, Kid Gadgets, Kindle / 2 Comments

Not so long ago, any time a child had with a screened device was seen as frivolous playtime. That’s not true now, because kids spend more time reading and doing school work with tablets and computers than parents would have thought possible just a few years ago. In my household, most of our books were

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Hands-free isn’t just for calling, it’s for feeding babies too

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 5, 2015 / News / Babies, Home and Kitchen, Kid Gadgets / 2 Comments

Moms and dads know that holding and feeding their baby is a two handed task… or at least it has been till now. The Beebo hands free bottle holder is an easy to use gadget that is like gaining a third hand. The Beebo is made from ‘baby safe’ materials that are free of BPA,

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Wicked Cool Toys makes every day a Girl Scouts Cookie day!

By Janet Cloninger / February 27, 2015 / News / Food, Home and Kitchen, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

Never again will you have to wait months until you can sink your teeth into a Thin Mints cookie! This fall, Wicked Cool Toys will introduce a Girl Scouts Cookie Oven and refill packs so you can bake your own Girl Scouts Cookies anytime you want. The oven is reminiscent of an Easy Bake Oven.

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