https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:02:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1921910 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:31:11 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1921910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the most important thing is the cover. We have the Speck iGuy and we never have to worry about it. And this is after having 2 tablets already shattered (using a different cover). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1921887 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:56:05 +0000 Mrs. D 1921887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband is leaning towards the Kindle Fire as of Today, so I'm glad some bees are recommending a Kindle, thanks ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1921520 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:13:07 +0000 sarac 1921520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a cheap surface rt that my daughter mostly uses. It was cheap, and I don't care if she breaks it, so it's great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920317 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:37:20 +0000 Snowybreeze 1920317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let my toddler use the Asus Transformer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920245 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:36:51 +0000 mamimami 1920245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got my son a nabi and we like it pretty well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920232 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:17:56 +0000 Mrs. D 1920232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: I'm glad my early shopping plans are helping someone else! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920229 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:15:48 +0000 Jess1483 1920229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no input, but I was JUST going to ask this, so thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920226 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:13:47 +0000 blackbird 1920226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E plays with my Kindle Fire sometimes. you have to download stuff before (it works via wifi) and it only holds her attention for about 10 min, but she LOOOOVES peekaboo barn on it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1920220 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:09:16 +0000 Mrs. D 1920220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't even think of a Kindle, I keep thinking they're like a Kobo, and I can't see my daughter being entertained by my e-reader. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918690 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:29:44 +0000 Mamaof2 1918690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my kids have kindles - they have been dropped and still work perfectly - that said they do have a new kindle for kids that will be replaced at no charge if your child breaks it.</p> <p>We use the Kindle free time app which allows my kids to pick and choose their own things - they are all kid approved. The ones that aren't in there I can download and then put in their free time account. </p> <p>You can purchase movies and then download them so you don't need an internet connection (I did this with Frozen for DD).</p> <p>We have been super happy with them! Tons of games, videos, and apps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918676 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:12:35 +0000 78h2o 1918676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My nephew has a Kindle, I believe. My sister got one that has a break-for-any-reason warrenty and allows you to download any Amazon Prime show/movie for 30 days, I believe. I'll check with her on the details. She loves it because he always has stuff to watch, even in the car or on a plane where they don't have wifi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918594 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:27 +0000 brownie 1918594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. D: we have a bubble style cover after hubs dropped it and shattered the screen. But unlike an iPad it was relatively easy to replace the screen. So that's an added bonus.</p> <p>If you get a second gen nexus there are some neat kids covers with handles etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918591 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:55:03 +0000 Mrs. D 1918591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: thanks for your input! Does it have available a cover like an otter box? I'm afraid she'll throw it down our open staircase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918581 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:17:28 +0000 brownie 1918581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a first gen nexus. We use the Google Play app to purchase and download videos. A nice thing about the Play store is that you can rent movies (they are a bit much but totally worth it). Then those rented movies can be downloaded onto the tablet and watched for 24 hours without internet access. </p> <p>There are some apps that are not available on it that are available on iPads but so far it hasn't been an issue for us. My son has been able to go back and forth on both iOS and Android since he was 18 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tablet-for-a-toddler#post-1918561 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:27:20 +0000 Mrs. D 1918561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This Christmas we're going on a long drive and flight to visit friends for a week in BC.<br /> We're thinking of giving our daughter her big present early so she can use it while travelling to beat the boredom.</p> <p>What tablet computer do you recommend? I don't want an ipad since it's so expensive, but the options are endless. I'm hoping to score a deal on Beyond the Rack, but don't want to grab a bad deal.</p> <p>Something I can download apps on, but don't need to access the internet to use (since we'll be in the car and on the plane).</p> <p>Suggestions? </p>