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What's the best cash register for kids?

My 3 year old son loves playing shop and has played with a number of cash registers for kids and friends houses and playgroups. I am now looking for a cash register to have at home and this article shares the best features and the best cash registers I have looked at. When choosing a cash register for kids I think the best ones have the following features:

  • A scanner for credit cards (my son loves playing with this feature)
  • Realistic sounds including a bell for the till, and noises for the scanner.
  • An LCD screen with numbers (great for number recognition)
  • Comes with good quality plastic and paper money

    This article reviews several top cash registers for kids and gives my top choice.

    • Learning Resources Pretend and Play Cash Register

    Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register

    Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register

    Amazon Price: $27.70 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

    This is my top choice of cash register for kids and here's why.

    Firstly, it fulfills all of my requirements of a cash register. It has a credit card scanner. The register makes a chiming noise. It has screen which displays the numbers which is solar powered (so it can still be played with when it runs out of batteries). It includes life sized money and plastic coins as well as a pretend credit card.

    In addition the cash drawer is large and has four coin holders make room for embossed plastic pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The price is very competitive. Its currently $28.25 reduced from $39.99 and its won lots of different toy awards.

    If you're looking for a good quality cash register for kids at a low price this is the best choice.

    Sponge Bob Square Pants Cash Register

    SpongeBob SquarePants: Krusty Krab Cash Register

    SpongeBob SquarePants: Krusty Krab Cash Register

    Amazon Price: (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
    List Price: $44.95

    Obviously this is a great cash register for kids who love Sponge Bob Square Pants. Kids can ring up orders of Krabby Patties and fries-just like Spongebob. There are individual buttons for ordering up Krabby Patties, fries, shakes, and secret sauce;

    The real fun parts of this cash register include a credit card scanner which makes realistic sounds when being used (young kids will love this). It also has a working microphone which magnifies kids' voices so they can call back orders to fry cook SpongeBob. Other features include when the drawer opens, SpongeBob's voice says one of six different recognizable phrases.

    Fisher Price Cash Register

    Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn 2-In-1 Learning Cash Register

    Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn 2-In-1 Learning Cash Register

    Amazon Price: $45.85 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
    List Price: $29.99

    The best thing about this Fisher Price Cash Registers is the hand scanner as not many cash registers for kids have this feature.

    The cash register also has a nice two-in-one feature of working as a regular cash register (that focuses on numbers) or an icon-driven cash register (that focuses on letters). Children learn math skills (counting, numbers, etc.), letters, colors and food groups in various modes (Shop & Learn, Quiz, Shopping Spree).

    It also has play money, and an LCD screen

    More Cash Registers for Kids

    Here are some more cash registers. The Dora the Explorer cash register will be a hit with fans of the TV show. I particularly like the features of the Zillionz Talking Register which has a high tech scanner that scans real barcodes. If you're looking for a cash register for toddlers or younger kids try the Fisher Price 123 counting cash register.
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    Educational Uses of Cash Registers

    So, you're still not convinced on whether to buy a cash register as a gift for a child. Here are a few educational reasons.

    1.) They're great for teaching number recognition for younger children
    2) They teach about the concepts of exchanging money for items and receiving change. Older kids can practice giving the right change.
    3.) They encourage imaginative play - playing shop or accountants
    4.) Older kids can learn to add or subtract using the calculator feature (if the cash register you buy has this)
    5.) You can substitute any pretend money with real money to teach older children.

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