I am looking at this for an 8 yr. old, to keep tabs on him during the summer, Will it withstand the activities of an 8 yr. old? Is it easy to operate?
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My 6 year old uses this with no major issues. The "talk" button is fairly easy to press and there is a beep when button is depressed. It is possible to accidentally change the channel but I'm sure a 8 year old will be able to understand how to set it to the right channel again if it happened. It feels fairly sturdy and so far both units are holding together nicely (even after two 6 year old boys been playing with them).
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I got four of them. Used them with another family to keep track of each other at Walt Disney World. The units have a "lock" feature (got to read the instructions) which is great for children, prevents them from accidentally changing the channel. If you're kid understands basic "push to talk" operations, they should be fine with this. The rechargeable batteries do OK on a single charge, but you can get 1 or 2 days easy if you use quality alkaline batts. Keep in mind, this uses public radio frequencies. Privacy codes prevent YOU from hearing OTHER peoples transmissions, but someone listening in on the general channel can hear your conversations, something to consider when using with a child. I got four of them. Used them with another family to keep track of each other at Walt Disney World. The units have a "lock" feature (got to read the instructions) which is great for children, prevents them from accidentally changing the channel. If you're kid understands basic "push to talk" operations, they should be fine with this. The rechargeable batteries do OK on a single charge, but you can get 1 or 2 days easy if you use quality alkaline batts. Keep in mind, this uses public radio frequencies. Privacy codes prevent YOU from hearing OTHER peoples transmissions,... » Read More I got four of them. Used them with another family to keep track of each other at Walt Disney World. The units have a "lock" feature (got to read the instructions) which is great for children, prevents them from accidentally changing the channel. If you're kid understands basic "push to talk" operations, they should be fine with this. The rechargeable batteries do OK on a single charge, but you can get 1 or 2 days easy if you use quality alkaline batts. Keep in mind, this uses public radio frequencies. Privacy codes prevent YOU from hearing OTHER peoples transmissions, but someone listening in on the general channel can hear your conversations, something to consider when using with a child. « Show Less
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I got four of them. Used them with another family to keep track of each other at Walt Disney World. The units have a "lock" feature (got to read the instructions) which is great for children, prevents them from accidentally changing the channel. If you're kid understands basic "push to talk" operations, they should be fine with this. The rechargeable batteries do OK on a single charge, but you can get 1 or 2 days easy if you use quality alkaline batts. Keep in mind, this uses public radio frequencies. Privacy codes prevent YOU from hearing OTHER peoples transmissions, but someone listening in on the general channel can hear your conversations, something to consider when using with a child.
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It seems to be durable. I bought it for my 6 yr old son, he's not torn it up. However, it would not be durable enough to keep important monies or papers in to keep safe. I believe the lock could be easily picked.
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I gave mine to a 5 year old and now it is sitting on his bureau...........I would say no to a three year old........it is a bit delicate and the controls could be a problem.
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Absolutely! We have had ours for 7 years, through 4 kids. We used it daily for the first year and less as the years went on. Now a days we use it a couple times a year for a few days at a time. It has held up remarkably. It is made of a thin tent like material and is pretty durable, though the seems tend to go, if pulled on forcefully by kids (and that happens often). I think it should hold up well outside, as long as it isn't left out for days in harsh weather. It is very light, however, so it may blow away if kids aren't in it or staked down.
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According to the manufacturer, it's best for ages 3-8. I'd say that's about right, too. In our house, it's a huge hit with the 4 and 6yos. This thing is tough and continues to work despite the multiple falls it's taken. By 8 they will be ready for a better camera.
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My 8 year old son loves this metal detector. It works well for him, and yet an older person can also use it. I think certainly 6-8 year olds and above can use this and enjoy it immensely.
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I purchased one for my 9 year old grandson and he loves it. It seems to be easy to use and with a little adult help it shouldn't be an issue.
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I bought one for my 8 yr old son. He uses it and so do I. I love it! It works and it's easy to use
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Definitely. We've had ours for 2 years and my 6 and 8-yr olds as well as older neighborhood kids use it all the time. It still looks brand new
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I bought it for my daughter who is 12 and 80 pounds and they work nicely, just this last weekend we were out in very deep snow and she maneuvered great. Hers were easier to put on than mine, so the on and off should be easy enough for your 8 yr old.
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So long as her parents are OK with it. This is a durable item and sturdy enough for an active 8 year old. However, the only way to see what music they are listening to is through the itunes it syncs with. The parents will have to set it up for her and help monitor what she is downloading or listening to.
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My grandson is only 1o months old, I have been using it since he turned 5 months. I have been impressed with it so far. My daughter purchased another brand and likes mine much better.
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yes is very kid friendly light weight and easy to use my son is 3 yrs old and can navigate it with ease.
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My daughter received hers for her 3rd birthday. She's very smart but she does have difficulty with tracing the letters and numbers in the "pet" application. However, for a 2-1/2 year old I'm sure that it would be useful, just as long as it keeps their attention. Some kids do better than others. Mine has a bit more energy and can only play for a short time before wanting to get up and go. If the device lasts long enough, it should be useful for up to 9 years, but I'm sure we'll have quite better equipment to choose from by then.
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Yes, it has held up for more than a year with our two grandkids using it. Please note that they primarily use it to sit in and watch TV. They are not rough-housing with it.
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Hi Carol, Yes these radios are easy enough for a 5 year old to use. However I would recommend something more durable though. My only concern is that if these were to be dropped, the battery pack will not fit back into the radio. During a test that I performed myself at school, I dropped one from a typical height of about 4 ft. and the battery pack did not fit in properly. The reasoning be that the metal hooks that the pack slides into to hold the battery in place were bent. Then again, for the price, with a few clicks, it can be yours. So yes easy to use, just remind everybody to be gentle. Hope this helps, please don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions! Hi Carol, Yes these radios are easy enough for a 5 year old to use. However I would recommend something more durable though. My only concern is that if these were to be dropped, the battery pack will not fit back into the radio. During a test that I performed myself at school, I dropped one from a typical height of about 4 ft. and the battery pack did not fit in properly. The reasoning be that the metal hooks that the pack slides into to hold the battery in place were bent. Then again, for the price, with a few clicks, it can be yours. So yes easy to use, just remind everybody to be gentle.... » Read More Hi Carol, Yes these radios are easy enough for a 5 year old to use. However I would recommend something more durable though. My only concern is that if these were to be dropped, the battery pack will not fit back into the radio. During a test that I performed myself at school, I dropped one from a typical height of about 4 ft. and the battery pack did not fit in properly. The reasoning be that the metal hooks that the pack slides into to hold the battery in place were bent. Then again, for the price, with a few clicks, it can be yours. So yes easy to use, just remind everybody to be gentle. Hope this helps, please don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions! « Show Less
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I wouldn't recommend it for a 2-3 year old, there are a lot of very small pieces. It's definitely better for older children. The durability is good. I had one when I was a little girl and 30+ years later it's still in my dad's basement. I purchased one for my 5-year old last Christmas. It's probably a better fit for children around 4-5 at least.