5 of the best smartwatches for your kids

The percentage of kids who have a smartphone grows by the year, and this trend is seemingly exclusively going in one direction. Kids start pleading for their own phone as soon as they can talk( or at least it probably feels that way to mothers who are always siding their phone over to keep a kid busy ).

In some styles, your child having a phone on them at all times can alleviate some serious worries about location and communication, but worries about internet safety, cyberbullying, and screen time might outnumber the reasons for a young child to have a phone of their own( even if they are parental control software exists for this exact purpose ). Read more …

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BEST FOR HEALTHY Dress

Garmin Vivofit Jr. 2

Kids will actually want to assume some responsibility with this coin-based, Disney-themed reward system.

GPS: No

Battery life: Non-rechargeable, but up to one year

Sleep tracking: Yes

Water resistance: Waterproof up to 164 paws

Communication facets: Nothing

PS79.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR GAMES

VTech KidiZoom DX2

The kid-proof watch to choose if your goal is fun and learning rather than daily routines and keeping in touch.

GPS: No

Battery life: Up to two weeks

Sleep tracking: No

Water resistance: Splash-proof, but shouldn’t be submerged

Communication peculiarities: None

PS49.97 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SPORTS

Fitbit Ace 2

More independent than most kid watches but more fun than an adult Fitbit, the Ace 2 is a cool companion for boys who have a smartphone.

GPS: No

Battery life: Up to five days

Sleep tracking: Yes

Water resistance: Waterproof up to 164 paws

Communication peculiarities: Call and textbook notifications

PS69.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR OLDER KIDS

Fitbit Ace

This stripped-back fitness tracker is a great way to encourage and motivate kids to get moving.

GPS: No

Battery life: Up to five days

Sleep tracking: Yes

Water resistance: Yes

Communication boasts: None

PS75.31 from Amazon

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BEST FOR APPS

Kurio V 2.0

Stay connected with this smartwatch that comes pre-loaded with 20 apps.

GPS: No

Battery life: Up to three days

Sleep tracking: No

Water resistance: No

Communication facets: Messaging

PS59.99 from Amazon

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