LEARNING MACHINE How to find the best tablet for your toddler STORY Sian Babish | BestReviews
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ablets for toddlers are a friendly introduction to the world of interactive technology and equipped with engaging educational apps and games. But they aren’t just learning devices — they can function as kid-friendly gaming, streaming and reading devices, too. To help you find the right tablet for your toddler, here are six features to consider when shopping.
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APPS
Tablets for toddlers are designed to run educational apps geared toward preschool readiness and skill development with counting, pattern recognition and letter identification. Other apps help with fine motor skills like drawing, writing or tracing. Tablets for toddlers usually have apps or games preloaded. More popular apps for toddlers, namely advanced educational or school readiness apps, require subscriptions or in-app purchases to access full content. There are also additional costs for some e-books or mobile games.
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Tablets for toddlers usually have thick bumper guard cases, shatterproof screens or extra-durable charging cables. Some have moderate protection against liquids, typically indicated with an IP rating. Continued on page 4
OUTGROWING
When your child ages out of what their tablet has to offer, some devices allow all parental controls to be disabled so they can be used with regular access to web browsing, streaming and gaming. Or, consider donating the old device to a daycare center or children’s hospital.
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