My children’s favorite The tablet is a nice flat rock. Get the right one and it will do everything from launching toy cars to jumping across a pond.
Of course, as a WIRED reviewer, there are also a lot of digital tablets in my house and sometimes they are quite popular too. After years of testing, we’ve tested almost every tablet designed for kids out there. These are our favorite picks.
If you’re still looking for kid-related educational ideas, check out our favorite kids’ podcasts, some fun ways to help them learn, and our guide to the best STEM toys.
Updated May 2024: We’ve updated our picks to include the latest models, removed the now-discontinued iPod Touch (sniff), added the Kobo Libra Color for comics, and updated pricing everywhere.
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