15 Tech Toys That Parents Love
In this article, we review tech toys that parents love. If you are looking for a toy that stimulates your kid’s brain, you’ve come to the right place. Separated by the recommended age group, check out these awesome toys.
Ages 12-36 months
Animal Island AILA Sit & Play
This all-in-one Preschool Learning System features an intelligent monitor with safe, pre-curated content for babies when they can sit up. Additionally, kit features AI software that keeps track of the curriculum milestones based on the parents' selections. Learn more here.
Ages 2-5
LEGO DUPLO Steam Train with Remote-Control Building Blocks
Build a push & go steam train track with 16 train pieces and action bricks. It connects to an app that contains fun activities and allows you to remote-control your own device! This construction train set is great for toddlers 2-5.
Ages 3-5
Smarty JoJo, Preschool Learning Toy
Flycatcher's supercharged learning toy teaches preschoolers on-the-go. Its smart technology allows it to identify colors, teach directions, shapes, opposites, and emotional intelligence. Lastly, it can give your children missions, like, "find something red!" Perfect for children 3-5 years old.
Ages 4 and up
Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo
This cute flamingo, Sherbet, is a toilet-trained, interactive flamingo that sings, wiggles, eats, and poops...on the toilet. If you speak to him, he'll repeat what you say. This toy is ideal for kids aged 4+.
Cubelets Curiosity Set
This robot set includes 10 robot blocks, a Bluetooth hat, two Lego brick adapters, a micro-USB charging cable, and instruction booklet. Additional parts can be purchased on their website. This toy is great for kids 4+.
BOTZEES AR Coding Robots for Kids
This educational STEM toy teaches programming to kids ages 4+. This robot features 30 interactive Augmented REality (AR) puzzles that will teach your kid coding concepts with visual cues.
Ages 5 and up
Squeakee The Balloon Dog
Feed him, teach him tricks, pop him, and watch him deflate! Squeakee the Balloon Dog is completely interactive and comes to life when you play with him. You can feed Squeakee, tickle him, talk to him, train him, and more! Ideal for children 5+.
Sphero Mini Activity Kit
This mini activity kit includes 15 STEM-inspired activity cards to build mazes, design obstacle courses, construct towers, play croquet, and more! With the Sphero Play app, kids can play STEMgames and learn how to code. Additionally, they can connect with the Sphero Edu app for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire OS, to name a few. Great for kids 5+.
Ages 6 to 8
Ninja Bots 2-Pack
These hilarious, battling robots fight each other with 6 weapons and over 100 sounds and movements. As you train and win battles, your ninja bot becomes a better fighter. Climb the belt ranks from white to black, and unlock 14 different battle styles. Ideal for kids ages 6-8.
Ages 7 and up
smART Pixelator
This toy features smart pixels and light-focused technology that encourages STEM & STEAM learning and creativity. It allows kids to pixelate any design in 2D or 3D.
Ages 8 and up
Elenco Snap Circuits 300-in-1 Experiments Kit
The Elenco Snap Circuits 300-in-1 Experiments Kit allows you to build your own circuits by snapping together up to 60 parts. Also, it features a full-color assembly manual with 300 exciting projects. No soldering or additional tools required. This is ideal for ages 8+.
Ages 8-12
Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst
This build & rebuild robotic kit allows kids age 8-12 to build doodling robots, electric model cars, motorized LEGO creations, and more! Further, this DIY kit contains over 50 real parts and 10 different challenge cards.
Ages 9 and up
My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope - MFL-06
The Duo-Scope contains a 50 piece accessory kit that includes 5 plain slides, 1 concavity (well) slide, 4 prepared slides, cover glass, plastic dropper, slide labels, lens paper, forceps, plastic test tune, plastic Petri Dish, straight teasing needle and more! View three dimensional items like rocks and leaves. Great for kids 9+.
Ages 14 and up
Ganker EX Robot
The Ganker EX is a remote-control robot with man-machine synchronization achieved via two joystick controllers. Additionally, it features 4 motorized omni-directional wheels that allow it to move 360°. We're not going to lie, it's a little pricey, but seems pretty cool!
Ages 16 and up
DropMix Music Gaming System
This toy, by Hasbro Gaming, is a fast-paced music mixing game that lets you create song mixes. It features 3 different ways to play and include 60 DropMix cards featuring music from popular artists. Before you rip this one open, be sure you have 4 15V AA alkaline batteries! 16+.
In Conclusion
Lastly, these are only a few of the toys that we reviewed, but ones that we thought were worth recommending. Did we miss one that your kid loves? Let us know via email or in the comments below.
Resources & Further Reading
Loffredi, J. (2020, December 11). Learning doesn’t have to be a chore with these 19 fun tech gifts for kids. Retrieved February 07, 2021, from https://www.today.com/shop/17-cutting-edge-tech-gifts-kids-all-ages-t120232
Mangis, C., & Leary, J. (2020, November 19). The hottest tech toys for kids. Retrieved February 07, 2021, from https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-hottest-tech-toys-for-kids
So, A. (2020, December 01). The 14 best personal tech gifts for kids. Retrieved February 07, 2021, from https://www.wired.com/gallery/tech-gifts-for-kids/
Villas-Boas, A., Osborne, J., & John, S. (2020, December 10). 20 tech gifts for kids that make learning more fun. Retrieved February 02, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-gifts-for-kids#a-modern-engineering-toy-with-a-cool-retro-look-and-feel-10
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