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7 Best Tablets with WiFi for Toddlers

Alison John

August 23, 2018

Tablets are a great gadget for toddlers, they provide entertainment, fun and even education. Some parents look down on the idea of giving kids advanced technology like tablets. While there are some very valid reasons why kids should be heavily regulated when it comes to technology, at the same time, there is a lot of value to introducing your child to this technology sooner, rather than later.

What is the best tablet for toddlers?

Choosing a tablet designed for a child is a good idea. You don’t want to buy a top-of-the-line model (like an iPad) because they are designed for adults and they may find it difficult to learn how to use regular tablets. Regular tablets are also priced much higher. The ipad, for example, is over $400! Thankfully, you can buy tablets that are specifically designed to both function like regular tablets and to teach children how to use technology effectively at a much better price.

We’ve selected the 7 best tablets with WiFi suitable for toddlers, so you can make sure that your child is able to use the latest technology and enjoy it. With any tablet, the first thing you want to know about is the technical specifications of it: Screen size and resolution, storage space, etc. We list these details for each tablet below. Price will also be a factor so we’ve kept our selection below $200.

#1 Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet 

Features
Screen size: 10″ Full HD 1080p
Storage capacity: 32 GB (expandable)

Pros
Firstly, the Fire HD 10 tablet offers full HD 1080p resolution. Part of keeping a child engrossed is ensuring that they are looking at vivid images. The 1080p resolution ensures that your child will be able to clearly see everything on the tablet. Likewise, another important component is storage space.

Expandable Storage
Educational apps and game apps can eat up an absolute ton of storage space. So, having a good amount of storage space is absolutely essential. Thankfully, the Fire HD 10 does quite well in this regard. It comes with a base storage capacity of 32 GB. However, if that still isn’t enough, you can easily add another 256 GB by investing in a compatible micro SD card. That works out to an impressive total of roughly 290 GB of storage.

Free Subscription for Entertainment
You’re going to want all that storage space because when you buy this tablet you get access to Amazon’s FreeTime service. The 1-year subscription means that your child has access to over 15,000 different apps, games, videos, shows, and books. These come from sources that your kid is probably already familiar with, including PBS Kids, Disney, Nickelodeon, and basically every other source of children’s content that you can think of.

Integrated Safety
If you’re worried about security aspects, don’t be. The Fire HD tablet is integrated with Amazon, you get access to what is called “Amazon’s Parents Dashboard.” The dashboard allows you to monitor usage of your Amazon devices. So, from your smartphone, you can easily see what apps are being used, how frequently they’re being used, etc. You also get detailed statistics telling you how much of your child’s time is devoted to things such as video apps, educational apps, music apps, gaming apps, etc.

This is great if you plan on using the tablet as an educational tool as you can make sure that savvy children aren’t simply switching apps the moment that you turn away. Likewise, Amazon gives you a number of tools to limit access to the internet, set time limits on what apps can be used, and other important things that you want to be able to control.

Kid-Proof Case
The kid-proof case is absolutely essential with toddlers. It’s firm spongy frame will protect the tablet from drops and dings. There are also multiple color options to choose from.

2 Year Guarantee
Finally, it also comes with 2-years of guaranteed protection. So, if the tablet breaks, you don’t have to worry about spending more money on a new one.

Cons
It’s hard to truly find any real faults with this tablet, that’s why it’s our #1 pick. It works great as an educational tool and also provides countless hours of entertainment for your child. Really, the only complaint that we could level against it would be that it’s a bit expensive, but when you consider both the 2-year guarantee and the other extras that you get, the cost ends up being fairly justifiable.

#2 Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet

Features
Screen size: 7″
Storage capacity: 16 GB (expandable)

Pros
As you can probably guess from the name alone, the Fire 7 tablet is simply a slightly smaller version of the Amazon Fire 10 tablet above. The reason that we are including the Fire 7 is that it’s a smaller, more affordable version that includes many of the same great features.

Similar Pros to the Fire 10
All of the positives of the 10″ tablet apply to the 7″ one. You still get the 1 year of free access to the FreeTime program and all the apps that come with it. Likewise, you also get the ability to add in another 256 GB of storage by using a micro SD card.

You also get access to all the same parental controls that were discussed in the previous review. Likewise, you also get access to the ever important 2-year replacement guarantee, which means that you don’t have to worry about being out money if your child accidentally breaks the tablet. Overall, every positive feature that you loved about the 10″ tablet is available on this smaller one.

Wallet-Friendly
The only different features that are really positive is the fact that this 7″ tablet is a lot cheaper than it’s 10″ counterpart. It isn’t just a few dollars either, it’s significantly cheaper. So, if you’re on a budget, you can still definitely afford this tablet and not feel bad about spending the money. Some may also see the reduced size as a benefit. It will make it easier to store and to take places. Likewise, the smaller size means that it will be easier for children to handle.

Cons
Obviously, the reduced storage space is a bit of an issue, likewise, some kids may not like the much smaller screen. The smaller screen is standard HD. Another, more unique issue is the fact that the charger for the tablet isn’t that great. It charges, but it has an annoying tendency to pop out.

#3 Dragon Touch K8 Kids Tablet

Features
Screen size: 8″ HD
Storage capacity: 16 GB (expandable)

Pros
Perfect for Disney Fans
The Dragon Touch Kids Tablet is the tablet to get if, like many parents, you have a child who has a love affair with Disney. It comes preloaded with tons of Disney content, including 20 books based on all the popular Disney stories (Frozen, Zootopia, etc.). Since the tablet has roughly 16 Gb of storage space, you can also fit in all the apps that your child could possibly want.

In addition to that, it also has a very high-quality screen, which you would expect given that the tablet has a lot of reading based activities. The screen is 8” and has an HD IPS display.

Advanced Parental Controls
The KIDOZ mode ensures that the tablet is a safe gadget for kids. There are advanced parental control options with timer settings, content control and much more. Your toddler will only have access to appropriate and safe content. They won’t be able to access the device data or change settings.

Easy Use Case and Stylus
In terms of extras, you also get quite a bit of value with the Dragon Touch. Not only does it have the damage resistant case that most other tablets have, it also has a convenient stand and an attached stylus for easier viewing and using of apps. The stylus come in handy for drawing apps and can make selecting smaller buttons more accurate.

Cons
While the cost of the Dragon Touch isn’t unreasonable by any means, it does cost a bit more than other kids tablets of the same technical specifications. In fact, it almost costs roughly the same as an adult tablet, so this is something to consider.

#4 Contixo Kids Tablet K2

Features
Screen size: 7″ HD
Storage capacity: 8 GB (expandable)

Pros
Although Contixo is not a well-known brand, this is still a very well-made kids’ tablet. It has all the features that both parents and kids want in a tablet. For the kids, there is a wide variety of entertainment minded apps for them to play around with. This includes a variety of games and apps based off well-known movies like Finding Nemo, which your kids are sure to love. It of course also connects to the Google Play store, so you can download many more apps and games for your kid.

It has Bluetooth functionality, which is great because it means that you can give your child some headphones and enjoy some quiet time while they watch a movie.

Educational Apps
There is also a lot of educational apps available on Google Play. Plus, many of the apps come preinstalled, so if you’re giving this to your child as a Christmas or birthday gift, they can start using it right away, there is no need to spend hours setting things up and downloading things.

Kid Safe Software and Case
Parental control software is pre-installed. This lets you select what content and apps your toddler can access. There is no need to worry about them browsing unfriendly content.

It also has a damage resistant case on the outside to protect against drops. The durable case is bright and is available in 8 different colors.

Cons
At only 8 GB, it’s a bit low in storage space. You can, of course, make up for this by buying a model with more storage space or a micro SD card. Another issue is that it only has a 30-day warranty, so you’re going to want to make sure that your child is extra careful with the tablet because if it breaks, you’re likely going to have to buy a new one.

#5 Samsung Kids Tab E Lite

Features
Screen size: 7″
Storage capacity: 8 GB (expandable)

Pros
At 7″ the Samsung Kids Tablet is fairly compact. A great option for long car rides or for family trips. The compact size makes it easy to store and it fits in smaller kids’ hands with ease.

Google Play Store
In terms of apps, although it doesn’t come with really much in terms of pre-installed apps, you still get access to the Google Play Store, so you can still download all the most popular educational and entertainment apps. Plus, the Samsung Kids Tab E Lite comes with a stylus pen, which can be a helpful way for some kids when it comes to using these learning apps.

Cleaning Kit
One of the coolest features of the Samsung is how it actually comes with a dedicated cleaning kit. This is perfect for after a toddler’s sticky hands have been on it. So, the fact that this comes with a cleaning kit is helpful, especially because with most other tablets, you have to buy one separately.

Bundle of Extras
The tablet also comes with earbuds, so your toddler can listen to the tablet without disturbing you. Multiple stylus pens are included, they are great for creative apps that use drawing etc. A 32 GB micro SD card will ensure you don’t run out of storage space.

Cons
There are two flaws with this tablet. The first and more minor of the two is that it doesn’t allow you to access the kid’s versions of YouTube and Netflix. The second, more major flaw, is that the tablet can often be a bit too slow, which might annoy some.

#6 Kids Tablet B.B.PAW

Features
Screen size: 7″ HD
Storage capacity: 16 GB (expandable)

Pros
Aimed at children from 2 to 6 years old, the B.B.PAW Kids Tablet is a great tablet for toddlers. The tablet is protected inside the cloud shaped casing. There is a handy stand on the back of the tablet too.

Educational Tablet
If you’re looking for a tablet that is primarily meant for educational purposes, then this tablet is for you. All the other tablets that we’ve looked at so far have had a balance between education and entertainment, but this one slants heavily towards the educational aspect. It has apps designed to help kids in a variety of subjects, including art, biology, writing, reading, etc. All these apps are completely free as well, which is nice.

Kid Safe Browsing
It can still do many things that a regular tablet can do, including connecting to the internet. It also has a lot of the safety features that you would expect a regular tablet to have. Such as the ability to control what content your child sees when they can access the internet, etc.

From a technical standpoint, the tablet is well-designed. It’s got a great HD display, a good amount of memory (16 GB) and the tablet is very well-made.

Cons
Meant primarily for very young kids, so they may end up outgrowing this quite quickly.

#7 BENEVE M755 Kids Tablet

Features
Screen size: 7″
Storage capacity: 8 GB (expandable)

Pros
The Beneve Kids Tablet is a 7″ tablet, so it’s very compact and easy to carry around. It functions as both an educational tool and an entertainment tool as well. On the educational side, you have the built-in “iWawapp.” This built-in app comes loaded with tons of different educational content and games.

Parental Controls
It also comes with plenty of parental controls, allowing you to control the exact amount of time your child can spend on the tablet and control how much content that they have access to.

Entertainemnt Features
In terms of entertainment, it also has all the features that your child will want. Your child can access Netflix, YouTube, and all the other well-known media apps. So, they can use the tablet to watch all their favorite programs on the go (assuming you give them access of course). They also have access to the Google Play Store, so they can pick out games and apps that look fun, and then you can choose to let them download those apps. It also includes Skype, so you can teach your child to keep in touch with either you (if you travel a lot for work) or distant relatives.

Durable
In terms of durability, the BENEVE comes equipped with a “kid-proof” case that can survive drops and that comes equipped with a stand. If that isn’t enough, you also get a warranty that lasts 18 months. So, if your child is a bit rough with their toys, you still have a bit of a cushion.

Very Affordable
Finally, we should also mention that this is an extremely affordable tablet. Anybody on any budget can easily afford this tablet. It provides a lot more value than many other children’s toys out there.

Cons
The most serious issue with this tablet is that it is lacking in storage space. With only 8 GB, be prepared to be deleting things a lot from the tablet to free up space or purchase a Micro SD card.

Tablet Safety Info

Most of the tablet above have built-in parental controls to keep your toddler safe when they are online. However, if you are concerned about internet safety, we have a great guide on how to protect your child online.

It’s important to keep your toddler safe when they use a tablet so be sure to take a look at our Guide to Screen Time. This will give you some information and strategies to use to help create healthy technology habits for your toddler.

Conclusion

All the tablets above are great options for toddlers that will provide them with plenty of entertainment, fun and even education. Hopefully, we have made it easy for you to find the best tablet with WiFi for toddlers.

After all, tablets and similar gadgets aren’t fads and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, many schools are slowly introducing tablets into the classroom as a learning aid. So, there are plenty of good reasons to try to introduce your child to this technology early on.