What are the benefits of a child's smartwatch or fitness tracker?

Fitness

Between the ages of five and 18 you need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, NHS guidelines say. If you're having trouble lifting your child off the couch, maybe a wearable device can motivate them.

Some allow children to take part in step-by-step challenges against others, which can be a fun way to get the whole family involved. Some are waterproof so your child can keep them on while learning to swim, and some offer sleep tracking - useful if you're worried your child isn't getting enough sleep.


Security

This is the main attraction for many parents.

Some have child GPS trackers so you can track your child's location. The geo-fencing feature means you'll get notified when your child leaves a certain area, and some have an SOS button so your child can communicate with you in an emergency.

With some kid's clothes, kids can make calls, send text messages and take photos. If it's a slightly older child but you don't think they're quite mobile-ready, this could be the perfect temporary solution.


Fun and learning

Some models focus on play-based learning, offering logic puzzles, games to teach children to read time, and even augmented reality features.

They often come in fun designs too, with bright colors and bands that kids tend to love.

So smartwatch for kids have a lot to offer. However, none of this really matters if it isn't protected. Privacy, safety, and security shouldn't take the place of features - especially when it comes to products that help and protect children.

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