Great Gift Idea Born From an Unexpected iPhone Casualty
When I heard how my soon-to-be 4-year old nephew had taken his mother’s iPhone and tossed it across the kitchen and broke it, I knew the perfect birthday gift to get for his 4th birthday.
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet with case is designed to be indestructible for young ones age 3 to 7 years old.
Let me give you a bit of the backstory. Many parents with little ones give their phones to their young children to keep them occupied. And while most times, the phone stays safe and gets returned to the parent in one piece, a break could happen. Picture my young nephew trying to be funny and tossing the iPhone into the air, having no idea what the repercussions would be when the cell phone clips the corner of the granite counter and bounces several times on the hard tile floor. Lesson learned, but the iPhone was deemed a total loss.
However, out of the iPhone tragedy sparked my greatest gift idea and I will forever be the “hero Aunt” who bought the child an Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet for birthday number 4.
Why I Selected the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet
Now, I must point out that I did not purchase the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet because it was going to be the most technologically advanced kids product on the market. I bought it because it would provide him with a kid-friendly device that would keep him occupied and away from his mother’s iPhone. Please note that this a full-featured tablet, not a toy that looks like a tablet.
The most important feature that got my attention was the sturdy, kid-proof case that comes with the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet. The case is exactly what young kids with slippery hands need to protect the tablet against drops.
Comments From the Gift Recipients
Before writing this review for the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet, I reached out to the young gift recipient and his mother to provide some input about the tablet. Of course, the mom provided me the most comments saying that the 7-inch display screen was much bigger making it a better viewing option than the smaller iPhone screen. She also appreciated that it came with access to ad-free and exclusive content.
Plus, the easy-to-use parental controls made her feel like she didn’t have to hover over him when he used it. However, the feature that she was most blown away by was the 10 hours of battery life! She commented that she charges her iPhone more than the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet.
Another positive comment was the easy set up. They simply took it out of the box, turned it on. They were immediately impressed with the brightly lit colorful screen display and how fast the WI-FI was connected to the device. The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet comes ready for instant fun thanks to the preloaded content from an Amazon Kids+ subscription.
What did my nephew like best? “It is fun. I like the blue. I watch Paw Patrol. I can take it in the car.” Out of the mouths of babes, need I say more? I wish all gift ideas were as easy to select as this birthday gift turned out to be.
Here’s what was included in the box:
:: Fire 7 Kids Tablet
:: Amazon Kid-Proof Case
:: USB-C
:: 5W power adapter
:: Quick Start Guide
What is the Cost of a Kid-Friendly Tablet?
I ordered the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet on Amazon for $129.99 and had it shipped directly to the birthday boy. From what I could calculate, I saved about $70.00 since the item included a full year Amazon Kids+ subscription and the kid-friendly case with built-in stand for easy viewing.
Here’s the BEST REASON to justify the cost of the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet. The device comes with a 2-Year Worry-Free Guarantee. If it breaks, you can return it and Amazon will replace it for FREE.
Full List of Features of the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet
Easy-to-Manage Parent Dashboard – Parental controls allow parents and guardians to limit screen time, set educational goals, create curfews, and manage content.
Kid-Proof Case – The durable case’s handle allows for easy carrying, provides a sturdy cover in case the tablet gets dropped, and features a stand to hold up the tablet for ease of reading on a table, desk, or other flat surface.
Up to 10-Hours of Battery Life – The long-lasting battery provides up to 10 hours of entertaining fun and education without the need to continually charge.
2-Year Worry-Free Guarantee – It’s worth repeating … if the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet breaks, Amazon will replace it within the 2-year worry-free guarantee.
Never Run Out of Space – The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet provides 32 GB of internal storage space for downloading favorite content.
Kid-Friendly Content With a 1-year Amazon Kids+ Subscription – Amazon Kids+ is an award-winning digital subscription featuring thousands of ad-free videos, books, interactive games, and apps that includes entertainment from trusted brands like PBS Kids, Disney, Nickelodeon and the Avengers. Kids will also love the educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities, language learning, and more. After the 1st year when your subscription expires, the account will automatically be renewed every month starting at $5.99/month plus applicable tax. Rest assured, you do have the option to cancel.
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet Specifications
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet is available in black but the cases are available in kid-friendly colors of blue, purple, and red.
:: Dimensions: 6.4″ H x 7.9″ W x 1.1″ D
:: Weight: 15.1 ounces
:: Display: 7 inches, 1024×600 resolution at 171 ppi
:: Processor: Quad-Core 2.0 GHz
:: Memory: 2 GB RAM
:: Cameras: 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording
:: Audio: Mono speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
:: Port: USB-C
PLEASE NOTE the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet is For Ages 3 and up.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet is the Perfect Mix of Learning and Fun
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet is an affordable and durable option for parents who want control over the content their children, aged 3 to 7 years old, watch throughout the day. I considered it an affordable price, especially because of the sturdy, indestructible case, 10-hour battery life, and the free one year subscription to Amazon Kids+. Most importantly, keeping a child occupied with safe entertainment makes it a valuable investment.
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet turned out to be the perfect 4th Birthday gift. My nephew loves his tablet and takes it wherever he goes. From what I hear, he enjoys watching videos and playing games that he doesn’t realize are purposefully educational. It is exciting to know that my gift is helping him to get a jump start on reading.
His mother continually thanks me for the thoughtful, perfect gift as she continually reminds herself about the 2-year worry-free guarantee. I’m guessing the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet gets bumped and dropped often as one would expect from a 4-year old. And she’s also happy to report that he’s so thrilled with his tablet, he no longer asks to borrow her iPhone.
