Nothing beats the excitement of Christmas morning. I eat the last Advent chocolate greedily. Pull the curtains to see if it’s snowing. Rushing downstairs to see the tech toys Santa brought. And all before sunrise.
But even though you may be the biggest child in the house, at some point the sprogs start going first. While watching jealously, he is confined to yelling “He used to, he used to, he used to” before destroying the whole orange chocolate.
Wondering what to put in your stockings? From fitness bands to kid-safe tablets, these Christmas tech toys should make your role as Santa’s assistant that much easier.
Our selection of the best Christmas tech toys for kids
Belkin Soundfoam Nano
if you knew all the words baby shark Then I should have bought the nippers and headphones long ago. With these Bluetooth earbuds, you can protect your own ears from further sonic torture while knowing your little ones are protected. It has a volume limiter of 85Db and offers 5 hours of playtime, with an additional 19 hours stored in the charging case. It’s also water and sweat resistant, so hopefully you won’t have to replace it before January.
tony box
Kids may love your tall tales, but after 10 retellings about the talking pineapple, you’ll be as bored as they are. Give your vocal cords a rest with Toniebox. The story begins when you place Tony’s figure on top of the box. From Simba to Lightning McQueen, you’ll find a cast of characters each spinning a thread. You can also record yourself talking so you can listen to Pineapple’s rant about Pete on repeat.
The new Lego table football set is listed as suitable for ages 18+, which probably means there are good reasons for children to help build it. The 2339 piece set is buildable and playable and each minifigure his team includes a goalkeeper, 2 defenders and 2 forwards. Plus he fills another grandstand with 12 people.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro
Giving young people a tablet doesn’t necessarily mean they have to watch four hours straight. Mine Craft YouTube videos. Amazon’s trusty Fire HD 8 tablet is beefed up for 2022, and the education-focused Kids Pro variant is as feature-packed as ever. Intended for school children aged 6 to 12, it comes with a normal child case and a two-year warranty for her in case of failure to comply with her protective duties. Also included is his year of Amazon Kids+, which grants access to age-appropriate apps, games, books, videos, and more from Disney, National Geographic, Lego, and more. which keeps them quiet, Smart.
Yoto mini
This tactile little speaker is the perfect way to keep curious kids entertained while mom and dad tackle the turkey. Audiobooks come in the form of a physical card that inserts into the top of the device and can be listened to on headphones via the built-in speaker or her 3.5mm jack. It may be small, but the Yoto boasts all-day battery life, making it perfect for long trips.
Jurassic World Real FX Dinosaur
jurassic world dominion It wasn’t a very good movie, but at least it inspired a very cool toy that is sure to scare grandparents this Christmas. This life-sized dinosaur looks and sounds like a baby Velociraptor. , feel. Controlled using a RealFX pistol grip controller mechanism built into the handling glove, it responds to touch and features 20 sound effects. But like Nan’s shady dentures, he can’t chew.
nintendo switch lite
The Nintendo Switch Lite isn’t the newest Nintendo Switch, nor is it the best version of the console you can buy, but its smaller size makes it perfect for smaller hands. And since it’s a pure handheld console, splogs won’t dominate your TV when you want to. bake offWith a staggering and ever-growing library of games for kids, this is perfect for Christmas.
Sphero Indy
Calculation thinking helps your child go a long way. The problem is that it’s hard to teach coding skills without a computer. Sphero’s tiny Indi bot disguises its educational prowess in the form of a friendly quad. The set includes 30 of his colored cards that trigger various actions as the robot rolls over them, quietly teaching kids the basics of problem solving without the screen being visible. can do.
Explora XGO3
Are your offspring jealous of your Apple Watch? This kid-friendly ticker makes a pretty good impression, but its feature set is limited to pre-selected contacts, safety-focused GPS, a camera, and a step counter. Moms and dads can enable School Mode to prevent kids from messing with emojis in class. And the IP68 rating helps prevent water damage if you forget to put your smartwatch in the bath.
Tamagotchi Pix Party
Tamagotchi has come a long way since the early 2000s. Sure, kids still raise virtual pets from egg to adult, but these days the screen is color, the buttons are touch-sensitive, and there’s a built-in camera to capture memories. Tamagotchi party. The device is linked using his QR code and has 17 of his games to entertain your digital animal companions.
Kickerland Huckleberry builds his own powerboat
It’s easy to surprise kids today with gadgets we didn’t even have the imagination to dream of when we were their age, but sometimes the simple is still the best. All that’s in the box is a simple waterproof motor with a 2-blade unidirectional propeller. It’s up to them to attach it to a cardboard, bottle or wooden board, but the end result is a boat.The bundled battery makes it easy to assemble, but at the push of a button he goes full speed. to move forward.
fitbit ace 3
Most children are always on the move. If you sit still long enough to attach this tracker, it will tell you exactly how many minutes you have been active. Built-in modes include sprog-friendly features like trampolines and skipping, but step goals should keep you busy as you race to reach your goals. No GPS, but the Ace 3 is pool proof and the battery lasts up to 8 days between charges.
Build your own pinball machine.
Usually, if you’re looking to get your kids interested in pinball machines, you’re going to need a very generous amount of money. But this isn’t his 80’s restoration of his six figures. Instead, it’s an eco-friendly tabletop version they made themselves. It comes with everything you need, including elastic bands to power the flippers, and each cardboard piece is pre-cut so you just push them out when you assemble them. No carpet-breaking glue needed.
hot wheels rainbow road
The Rainbow Lord has always shared the good Mario Kart A pathetic amateur player and I can only assume this is what Hot Wheels does the same. An 8-foot-long recreation of one of the craziest tracks in the legendary kart-racing game, this track features five of his rainbow-colored lanes, straight or curved, and features Mario and King his Boo die-cast him. comes with a cart. Packs of 5 racers are sold separately if the whole family wants to participate.
VTech Kidizoom Duo 5.0
Kids pinching their smartphones today may be puzzled by devices that exist solely to take pictures, but if you want to introduce yourself to digital photography, Vtech’s Kidizoom Duo 5.0 is the ideal gateway device. For kids ages 3-9, it takes 5-megapixel snaps that can be viewed on a 2.4-inch color screen, has a 4x digital zoom, and can even shoot video. Every kid should be well prepared for Instagram, so filters and effects can be added to their snaps.
