Best Children's Laptop Computers and Tablets - Educational Toys for Toddlers

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Laptop Computers and Tablets for Children & Toddlers - Fun and Educational Learning

Does the child you're shopping for already have a room full of toys, and has tired of them quickly? Or are you a practical adult who feels that a child can have the opportunity to learn while entertaining themselves and having fun. Here are some great child's laptop computers that will do just that! Young chillden's brains are a like a new sponge ready to soak up all the knowledge that is available to them. For example, a child who is just learning to talk can more easily be taught a second language at the same time.
We've all seen how much better young children who have been exposed to computers are than those of us who grew up without the existence of computers. It is a great thing to expose them to many different subjects for you and them to find out what they like and where they excel, even before they reach school age.
Here you will see some of the best toys to develop skill in Languages, Listening, Music, Math, and Science. Learning, approached in a fun manner, will have greater results.

Note: I started this lens to be specifically devoted to Little Einstein toys - which are great - but often hard to come by. There are so many more great technological learning toys out there that I felt I had to morph the site to include some of those. I have specifically dedicated this more to children's Laptop learning computers, as I feel that knowledge of computer use is of ultimate importance.

The LeapPad Explorer

Apple iPad Substitute - for kids age 4-9

First and foremost, here is my favorite choice for an educational child's toy. It is recommended for ages 4 through 9, but a sharp 2-3 year old that has been given some exposure to your tech products will easily grasp using this new LeapPad Explorer that just came on the market in August of 2011. It is an excellent alternative for the Apple iPad, certainly not a replacement, but truly something geared to children and learning. The LeapPad Explorer is about 1/5th the price, and is much sturdier and child-proof compared to the iPad.

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer (Green)

Amazon Price: $85.99 (as of 06/02/2012)Buy Now

Here are the highlights of the LeapPad Explorer:


  • Durable learning tablet
  • Built- in camera can take up to 30,000 photos (2GB space)
  • Video camera as well - records up to 2 hours
  • Works with all Leapster and LeapFrog Explorer cartridge games in addition to downloadable apps
  • Touch screen works with finger or included, attached stylus
  • Tablet has twist and turn technology for motion-based play
  • Four apps included: Camera, Art Studio, My Stuff, Pet Pad
  • Downloadable e-books and 1/2 hour videos are learning based and can be geared to different reading levels
  • Spelling and Math problems can be uploaded as well

I recommend watching the following YouTube video for actual demonstration (by a 4 year old with the help of his Mom) and more information.

Review of LeapPad Explorer

Shows a 4-year-old using and reviewing the LeapPad

Watch this Video completely if you are seriously consideringThe LeapPad Explorer.
It is very helpful and thorough and shows features through the child's eyes. For more reviews I suggest going directly to Amazon.com.
LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Tablet - Walkthrough Video Review - The Toy Spy
by thetoyspy | video info

63 ratings | 56,823 views
curated content from YouTube

Child's Laptop - 6 Months Old to 3 Years Old

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Screen Laptop


Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Screen Laptop

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Screen LaptopThis colorful, baby-appropriate laptop has nine colorful keys are easy to press, so baby can learn numbers, shapes, colors, object names, initial letters, and more. Plenty of sing-along songs, words, sounds and exciting activities, in both English and Spanish. Your baby gets responses by tapping keys, rolling the mouse, or flipping the lid open and closed to discover A-B-C's, counting and much more!

People learn a second language most easily when they are also learning a first language. Their little brains are like a new sponge - waiting to be filled with information. This great little laptop will teach them numbers, greetings and more in Spanish, too!

My Own Leaptop - By LeapFrog

Learning Laptop Computer for Toddlers


LeapFrog My Own Leaptop

My Own Leaptop - by LeapFrog - For Kids ages 2 years and up, this cool and colorful laptop has three play modes and three function buttons. Alphabet mode teaches letters and phonics; Music mode turns the alphabet pad into a music sampling machine, and Animal mode teaches kids to identify animals and their sounds. The Email, Music Playlist, and Blog functions help children build vocabulary, and practice listening and reading skills.

With the included USB cable, you can also connect to the internet, LeapFrog website, and download songs from their music playlist. All in all, a great travel-friendlly laptop with lots of extra features, making this a fun learning toy for kids up to 4-5 years old.

Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Color Flash Laptop


Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Color Flash Laptop

Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Color Flash Laptop - Although recommended for ages 3-7, this laptop also can be used by children as young as about 18 months. It has six modes which teach Letters, Phonics, Numbers, Music, Games, Typing. It also has an attached stow away mouse and a durable silicone rubber keyboard. Unlike some of the other laptops, it has a backlit screen that changes colors - red, green and blue. It teaches phonics, as well as upper and lower case letter. The youngest children may not be able to use the mouse til their motor skills develop a little more. Be aware that the Numbers mode and the Games mode require use of the mouse. The other modes can be used with just thekeyboard. 

Mousekadoer Laptop by Vtech

Based on the Mickey Mouse Club House TV Show


Vtech
Mickey Mouse Club House
Mousekadoer Laptop



The Disney Playhouse Mousekadoer Laptop is best suited for a child in the preschool age group, 3-6 years old, but a child as young as 2 would begin benefiting from the preschool basics this laptop features. The alphabetical keyboard, with 10 number buttons, has twelve fun activities. Your child will learn letters, numbers, logic, memory skills. When you push a letter or number button, it says that letter/number, no matter what game or section is on, so the youngest of children can benefit solely from this feature.

Handy Manny's Construction Laptop

Bilingual Button to Learn Basic Spanish Too!


VTech Licensed Learning Manny's Construction Laptop

VTech Licensed Learning Manny's Construction Laptop - This is a great little childrens' laptop, especially for those who like to use their Dad's tools. It is based on the Handy Mandy TV show and even comes with a little plastic hammer and screwdriver. Again, for ages 3-6, two-year-olds will also be able to benefit from the basic features right away and grow into learning the rest. The keyboard has objects on the buttons as well as letters and numbers. It incorporates over 10 activities to teach letters,numbers, and shapes, and best of all, has a bilingual button so your child can begin learning basic Spanish too.

Vtech Tote and Go Laptop

This May be the Best Option


Vtech Preschool Learning Tote and Go Laptop

Vtech Preschool Learning Tote and Go Laptop - After much research on these laptops, I have come to the conclusion that this may be the best of the bunch. As a childs' laptop best for ages 3 and up, it has 30 activities covering vocabulary, simple math, logic and games and puzzles. With the Tote'n Go Laptop,  there is detachable mouse with mouse pad for left-handed or right-handed users that stors on the underisde of the laptop, when not in use. It is functional, so that toddlers can get used to using it, too. The screen is still pretty basic, and not backlit, and it does not teach Spanish, which may or may not be important to you. But it is very durable, and according to reviews, holds up well under toddler use and abuse.

A word About Little Einsteins Learning Toys and DVD's

Little EinsteinsLittle Einsteins are exciting, educational toys created by Disney and Baby Einstein, created for ages 3 to 7, that combine animation, real-life photography, and famous music and artwork with 4 likeable friends who have a passion for music and adventure. They use their Rocket to set out on missions of exploration and learning and have great fun along the way
Little Einsteins was designed to teach art and music appreciation by integrating famous or culturally significant art works and classical music into the scenery, plot, and soundtrack of each episode. The toys encourage interaction - singing and clapping - to learn about rhythm, melody, musical terms and careful listening skills.
Little Einstein toys and DVD's are extremely popular, and hard to find, due to high demand, so if you find an item your toddler will love, don't procrastinate.

Two Excellent Little Einstein Toys

Learning Fun Without a Computer

Okay, the following two toys aren't laptops, but I think they are great fun, learning toys. They are also Little Einstein toys, so are of excellent educational quality as well as having quality construction.

Little Einsteins Play and Learn Rocket Piano

From V-Tech Educational Toys


Little Einsteins Play and Learn Rocket Piano

This preschooler's piano includes 4 activities that teach music, composers, silly songs and a fun quiz mode. Kids will learn about classical music composers with a press of a button or can compose your own musical creation with the fun light-up keyboard.
This is a quality educational toy from V-Tech.

Little Einsteins Transform & Go Rocket


Fisher-Price Little Einsteins Transform & Go Rocket

Rocket is the Little Einsteins' main transportation, but it is also their friend. Rocket has an array of tools and accessories that help the team complete their missions. Rocket also has the ability to transform into any other transportation he wants like a submarine or a train.
Your kids can transform Rocket to go on daring missions, just like on theTV show. Start by building the motorized rocket into any of three different vehicles. You'll hear exciting rocket sounds and character phrases specific to the vehicle you built. For each vehicle type, Rocket has a pre-programmed motorized action and can be custom programmed with up to 20 motion paths. Playset includes the amazing Turbo Booster gadget -- watch it light up and spin so Rocket can go into super-fast mode. Requires four "AA" batteries, included.

Cell Phones for Toddlers

Does your toddler always want to play with your cellphone?

If you have to keep "sharing" your cell phone with your youngster, this may be the answer to you problem! These have some educational value in varying degrees, but will definitely keep your little on entertained, and help take his or her attention away from your cell phone, for a minimal investment.
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LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet 

Good iPad Alternative for Young Children

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer (Pink)

Amazon Price: $89.90 (as of 06/02/2012)Buy Now

This is a quality learning product that will allow you more time for yourself on your iPad. This durable tablet is great for young children. It will keep them well occupied and has plenty of apps available for reading, writing, math and music. See my more complete review towards the bottom of this page.
(The LeapPad Explorer comes in pink or green.)

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