As parents we all want to keep our children safe, especially when it comes to the internet and children’s android tablets!! I may be showing my age, but during the 1975 Christmas season, Atari released a home version of Pong exclusively sold through Sears retail stores. Of course being a young child we just had to have one!! With that being said, since I’m someone that grew up with one the first video game systems, over the years I have become familiar with all the modern children’s android tablets, games, & computers on the market today. My main concern’s as a parent is how my children will be using these devices and keeping them safe on the Internet. We recently were introduced to a kid friendly tablet called iDeaPlay created by ideaPlay USA,
3 Important Safety Facts About Children’s Android Tablets!
- Talk to your kids- ask your children about the websites they like just as you’d ask about their recent daily activities. Parents should also teach their kids about the potential hazards of links, downloads, and sharing too much information online.
- Get online- Become familiar with your kid’s world by friending them on Facebook or frequenting their favorite sites. But also, the Internet is a tremendous resource for you to learn more about the Internet. The American Academy of Pediatrics, for example, provides a “Media Time Family Pledge” and many other resources on its site.
- Establish rules-You should have rules that you and your children are clear about. The amount of time allowed for Internet use, Surfing the Web should not take the place of other important activities, including homework, playing outside, or spending time with friends.
When we received the tablet I thought it would just be another ordinary android tablet with a rubber protector. Boy was I wrong!! The first day we set it up I realize that the educational value of the games and apps are remarkable!
The software and apps are pre-installed on this children’s android tablet, displaying a wonderful selection of educational games to play. iDeaUSA is a leading US consumer electronics company focused on products that are competitively priced yet high quality. Their designs also better products, in the USA, that are expertly optimized to include the most important features and functions, offering “open standards” connectivity, compatibility and are manufactured to high standards. I am so impressed with the iDeaPlay we received. Niko absolutely loves it!!
Through the Famigo interface the iDeaPlay includes high quality premium content for children of all ages. Apps included are from Jim Henson, DreamWorks, Dr. Seuss, The Wiggles and apps including Doodle Jump, Shrek Forever After, Ice Rage, Yumsters(which is a child’s version of candy Crush), Toddle Fun Counting, Kids ABC Alphabets, Color & Draw, Riptide GP Toddle Tapping Zoo, Math Bugaboo.
Here are some of iDeaPlay apps & features I enjoy sharing with you,
- It is an awesome tablet with the android operating system and a 7” high-resolution screen, dual core processor
- Idea Play comes pre-loaded with excellent educational apps and software
Recommended Apps
- Famigo reviewed & APProved apps for your child
- Kids can add apps to their wishlist
- Kid-safe apps already on your device
Famigo Blocks
- Ads
- In-app purchases
- Home and Back buttons
Settings & Unlock
- Unlock Manage Mode
- Customize Famigo
Wishlist
- Kids request safe apps
- Parents review & purchase in Manage Mode
The iDeaPlay children’s android tablet itself came with a removable orange rubber protector, they also have a variety of colorful, interchangeable silicone protective bumpers to choose from. These silicone covers are great for kids who tend to frequently drop things. Also, iDea Play is water proof & food proof, loving this!!
I love the parental dashboard is easy to use and allows you to track your children usage as well as block them from using the Internet. What was so awesome is one day, I was in the kitchen & heard from the living room, the iDeaPlay’s voice command alerting my Niko to ask an adult for help. I actually heard this tablet tell my child to get an adult!! I then had to enter my code for him to continue, How cool is this??? He love’s any game that is racing, check out the quality of iDeaPlay,
The parental controls allows you to turn on the Internet for app usage instead of giving the kids full access to the web. So when the kiddo’s are not using the iDeaPlay, we can switch over and surf the net our selves, again loving this!! I enjoy that the password lock for the parents and the children are based on the individual user name and password.
This keeps things separate for multiple users, avoiding any accidental app deletes or over rides. IDeaPlay has a front camera & video option with fabulous picture quality. It has a USB port, as well as DC power plug, headphone jack, microphone, 3.5 mm audio jack. It’s battery life is 4 hours and It has external speak with great sound quality.
My Niko can still use the apps while not on the web, so we don’t have to turn on wi-fi for him to use the apps, making this tablet excellent for on the go! I think the idea Play android tablet is magnificent!! Because there are so many “funtastic” kid friendly educational apps on this tablet your children will never get bored, and won’t even realize they are learning as they go along!
Overall my opinion is the iDeaPlay android tablet is it’s a fabulous, safe, educational device and it’s extremely kid durable. With an average selling price of $129, it’s well worth it!! We love the iDeaPlay!
The iDeaPLAY is available now online by visiting Amazon.com or it can be purchased at one of many retail locations, including Fry’s Electronics and HEB stores across the country. The tablet also comes with complete, US based customer support service and also extended warranty options are available as well.
For more information on iDeaPlay android tablets, head on over to there website! You can also stay connected to iDeaPlay by following them on Facebook & Twitter!!
53 comments
My girls are young adults so I can’t dictate what they see or watch. They tell me everything anyway so I don’t have a problem with them. Technology hadn’t got this fab when I was younger.
This looks easy enough for my 3 year old to navigate, but exciting enough that my 9 & 13 year olds will still enjoy it! With 7 kids, I can see this getting a ton of use on long car rides!
Thanks for the chance to enter your give away
These tablets are so nice to have for the little ones, I know a couple of kids that got them for Christmas this past year and they really like using them I plan on getting my grandson one someday when he is a little older.
i’m excited about the parental controls and that they have games for all ages
this is good to know, my girls both have separate tablet,s and i love them but i am definitely all about safety!!!
Perfect for my niece. She would love this. She needs one of her own because she is always asking to be on all the adults tablets or phones.
I am so impressed with the tablets that are being made for children. I have to say that this one looks like one of the best I have seen so far. I love the rubber protector, all the pre-installed games, and love love love the parental dashboard. I love tried and tested by parent products the best, thank you for the review. This looks like something my granddaughter would love!
This is great!!!
This looks like a tablet my girls would love to have. I like that it is kid-friendly.
You did a great job on the review. I would be overly cautious if my children were on the internet. I would only let them go on there if I supervised. I do think there are things they could learn on there though. I would just be careful.
I absolutely love it,it would be great for my grandson
It is amazing what children are being exposed to at a very early age. Before long, they won’t even know what a pencil, crayon or ink pen are.
this is a great tablet for kids it is safe all around
I love that it has a duel processor, I think you really need that when playing games and the fact that it is preloaded with educational games is a real bonus!
I love all of the safety precautions they took when making this tablet. I am glad they did this and will consider buying this even if I don’t win.
My 4 kids would love it…it looks really cool
love the tab for my son and has lovely educational apps
This would be perfect for my 4 yr. old. She would love this.
My granddaughter’s would love one of these. I like the safety apps and I need something sturdy because those babies are tough on their toys. The last one she had she dropped in the toilet.
Our son uses our kindle fire…which is ok I guess. They do have an childs profile so that they cant get into any trouble…well ok much trouble. You still have to turn things off like the web access and in app purchases. I would really like our son to have his own tablet in which we dont have to watch him every second (dropping it and all) and that is souly his so that we dont have to turn off/password out things that we would like because of him being on it. I would really like the educational apps!! We have been wanting to get him his own but just havent figured out which one….I would really love to give this one a try!
i love it, it’s like having your own private cabana
This is wonderful! Love the apps plus the added protection of a sturdy case. Thanks for sharing this with your readers.
Oh how perfect this would be for my daughters birthday this summer! We dont currently have a home computer or any tablets, just smart phones & I would love for her to have this for learning!!
Can’t assume everything is safe just because it’s a “kid’s” toy. We monitor our children and talk to them about what they have been doing.
i love that it says out loud to get an adult to help, what amazing technology, just genius. anything that helps keep kids safe is just a great idea, i’m glad corporations are starting to realize that more.
This looks like a great tablet for my 5 year old!
The tablet looks like a lot of fun. I would love to have one.
This is a great product. Keeping our kids safe on the internet is always important
Those are great safety tips and this tablet looks great.It also looks like it would be a great tablet for my little girl who has autism.
I know my grandchild would love this.
Great safety info for any dad or mom…
my lil sister would love this
Thank you for he giveaway I’m going to give it to my son.
These are the best tips that anyone could offer others with kids safety is the first thing that should come to mind about the internet
My kid Hashem Loves the tabs in any ways specially the kids programs in youtubes
This is an excellent portable learning toy! IDeaPlay has a front camera & video options, which I would love too. A kid won’t accidentally delete the apps – which it already comes with some downloaded apps already. Also a child can headphones so the sound won’t bother anyone also.
This is great! I would love to have this tablet for my daughter 🙂 She is 7 and has Williams syndrome – so she does not understand what is and isn’t okay to watch or play. She loves technology and anything I can get that will help her is super!
This would be a great gift for my 4 yr old niece Birthday.
I would love to win this for my grandson, this sounds perfect for him!
If I won this I would save it for my grandson for christmas. He would love it.
Thanks for these tips. I always try to remind my son of internet safety!
I really love that the tablet keeps your kids safe from potentially bad websites that kids shouldn’t be on. A regular tablet may not do that, so that is really neat!
One of my grandson’s friends has one like this, I think!! I would like to win this for him, but I will check the website out.
Oh, boy, I remember Pong! We were so fascinated by what amounted to ping pong on a screen, lol!! Times sure have changed.
I can’t get over how many young children are computer savvy these days. I’m still struggling myself!! This system looks great for our little guys and gals, and a good way to also incorporate responsibilities into their learning.
This looks like the perfect kid tablet. I love all of the safety features built in to help our kids safely navigate the Internet and apps. I also really appreciate the high quality educational apps it comes with. Looks like a wonderful tablet! My kids would love it- and so would I!
My son would love this so much !! Looks like a great tablet for kids 🙂
These are great tips. thanks so much for sharing
When it comes to anything educational, I am listening. This just sounds amazing and I know all the kids love to jump on the computer just to play games. I seem to be right over top of them because I know they will click anything or anywhere they see that may look exciting to them. Having this would just give you peace of mind and know they are not only learning but having fun
This looks like a good device to be able to monitor what your kid is doing and which apps he can access.
I grew up even before Pong. We had ping pong instead.
This tablet look so cool. I love that it comes with educational apps and that you can still use the apps while not on the web. Thank you for your review.
Thanks for the tips. It’s almost impossible to keep technology away from kids so it great to set rules and keep communication open.