Electronics

[Clover29]

I remember when I was little, I much preferred having the grown up versions of things, rather than the kiddie versions. I vote for iPad rather than Leap Pad.

[kzeks]

On 9/7/2014 jagk said: No, it wasn't me.

If your grandchild goes to a pre-school and the requisition

stated that an iPad is part of items that is needed... Then

you will have to get her an iPad... If you are looking for an

Educational toy a Leap-Pad may be sufficient for her.. My

grand daughter has one of those also...

:

She is in first grade and she leaves the class every day to

go to fifth grade classes... She just got a new iPad Air and

the other iPad was given to her 3 year old sister who is doing

the same pre-school program...

:

Many schools are using iPads from pre-school on..This is

nothing special... Just another educational tool...

[lulu2]

Our soon to be 4 year old granddaughter has been using an iPad since she was about 2.

There are 4 children (4-9) and they have 3 iPads and 1 mini.

The Leap Frog thing was a waste of money. (for them)

[Carmie]

I would purchase an I-Pad mini or a tablet that is simular. My grandchildren have had I-Pads since they were about 2 and they use them just fine. All of our local schools use I-Pads in the classrooms.

I purchased a couple of I-Pads from Apple on line that were refurbished and I don't see any difference from new ones except the price.

A Leap Frog or kiddie tablet is a waste of money...it won't grow with the child.

[jagk]

I think I will get her an ipad, she loves mine. I just thought she might be to young. Thank you everyone for the advice. It is appreciated.

[Campion]

I would warn you that close-in work and a preschool kid can lead to lengthening of the eyeball shape (due to muscle pull) and nearsightedness. This isn't talked about anymore but it was a big deal in our anatomy class (comparative anatomy--we did a lot of different species.)

I personally do not think four year olds should be using tablets of their own because they will focus in on them as opposed to go outside and using the muscles that promote long-distance vision.

You are free to disagree with any evidence and give the kid what she wants. And I admit, that's what everyone does do.

But I don't think electronics, which do not promote interaction and observation around the child, are appropriate before school age.

[Shogirl]

I bought this for our 6-yr. old grandkid for Christmas, but it is sold out here at QVC. Thought if you're interested, you can locate it somewhere else.

Kurio Touch 4S 4-inch 8GB Kids Tablet w/Disney Apps & Google Play

[Shogirl]

The tag line didn't print for the above pictures -

<h1 class=""fn"">Kurio Touch 4S 4-inch 8GB Kids Tablet w/Disney Apps & Google Play</h1>

[violann]

On 9/8/2014 Campion said:

I would warn you that close-in work and a preschool kid can lead to lengthening of the eyeball shape (due to muscle pull) and nearsightedness. This isn't talked about anymore but it was a big deal in our anatomy class (comparative anatomy--we did a lot of different species.)

I personally do not think four year olds should be using tablets of their own because they will focus in on them as opposed to go outside and using the muscles that promote long-distance vision.

You are free to disagree with any evidence and give the kid what she wants. And I admit, that's what everyone does do.

But I don't think electronics, which do not promote interaction and observation around the child, are appropriate before school age.

Spot on, campion.

[Trix]

Get your granddaughter an Ipad, or at the very least a high tech (but lower priced) tablet which you can load your I apps onto. My niece's 6-yr. old has been using an Ipad for a couple of years now. The little girl attends a special school, but those children still are taught to use tablets. I've watched my niece and inspite of some of her challenges she handles that Ipad quite well.

Apple makes a holder which allows children (or anyone) to have a better grip on the tablet and protects it from breaks if dropped.