Tablets That You Should Buy or Avoid for Your Kids

Nowadays, tablets are the perfect way to keep children entertained for long periods of time. However, you may want to think again before handing them over your iPad and just hope that nothing goes wrong while they're at it. So what could go possibly wrong while your tablet is in the hands of Junior? Well, not only could your iTunes bill get out of control, your little one may also stumble upon a minefield of inappropriate online content. Luckily, there are several kid-friendly tablets on the market that provide sturdy parental controls, age-appropriate apps, and durable built that can withstand your kid's recklessness.

But wait, you also need to keep in mind that there are some kids tablets that offer optimum performance, which every parent have come to expect, while some deserve to get a plain, cold stare. Here are some kids tablets suggestions that are a win-win for your child, and also some that you should keep your distance from.

Amazon Fire HD 6 Kids' Edition (BUY)	The Amazon Fire HD 6's vibrant display, superb parental controls, and healthy app selection makes it a great kids' selection. The tablet has a 2 MP rear-facing camera that allows for high-resolution photos and 1080p HD video, and a front-facing camera that's perfect for when you want to set up video calls between kids and their grandparents. With a Gorilla Glass display and rigorous testing, Fire HD is unsurpassed in reliability among tablets for kids. Price: $149.00 from Amazon.com
Apple iPad mini 2 (BUY)	You don't need to spend too much, say an iPad mini 3 for $399 when you can get an iPad mini 2 starting from $299. Considering that the only specific differences between the two is the gold color option and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, that's actually a great price. Your child will be content with the iPad mini 2 as he/she will be able to enjoy the same robust app and game selection, crisp Retina display, and long battery life. Its smaller form factor makes it easier to hold one-handedly, even by little hands. And because of that, you can spare some extra cash for content and a tough case. Price: $299.99 on Amazon.com
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (BUY)	Delight your little one with one of the jaw-dropping tablets in the market today, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. The tablet's 8.4-inch, 2560 x 1600 display is perfect for movie watching, and it's sturdy Kids' Mode feature assures you that all content your child accesses and see are age appropriate. The Galaxy Tab S is Samsung's thinnest and lightest tablet yet so it's very easy to hold and carry. Equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2.1-megapixel front camera, this tablet lets your child take high-quality photos and video chat with his/her grandparents and family members. Price: $279.00 on Amazon.com
Polaroid Kids Tablet 2 (AVOID)	There's not really much to offer from this $75 tablet. The tablet's processor comes with only 512MB of RAM, which is half the RAM as any other kids Wi-Fi tablet. The 7-inch display is only 800 x 480 dpi, which is considerably less resolution than most other tablets out there. Its battery life is also reportedly to be very poor, lasting only for 2 hours. Although, there's one major feature that redeems this particular model when it comes to hardware aspect is the fact that it has 8 GB of storage. It's also nice that it comes with a stand so that kids can watch videos or movies without having to hold the tablet. Unfortunately, some of the main reasons why you should avoid buying this slate for your kid are: its poor processing power, bad graphics, and narrow selection of apps.
Kurio 10s (AVOID)	The Kurio 10s tablet offers your child a host of preloaded apps and content, strong parental controls, and great Kurio software. Unfortunately, some of the disadvantages of getting this tablet are its below-average 6:41 of battery life, lagging performance, and heavy 2-pound chassis. The slate's smudgy screen will probably make your kid uninterested and will just ask for yours instead.
IDEAPlay Tablet (AVOID)	If you're planning to get this tablet as a birthday gift for your child, better think again. This tablet gives more punishment than a delightful present for your little ones. It offers awful battery life, no longer than 4 hours, and the 7-inch display is dim with a very low resolution of 800 x 400 pixels. Not only that, the IdeaPlay tablet offers poor content selection, thus categorizing it as one of the tablet models you don't want to buy for your kids.