LeapPad: Child
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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
LeapPad - Waste of Money or Worthy Investment?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on January 17, 2012
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Hi all,
We are going to be driving to Florida (from MN) for spring break. I have 3 kids aged 3, 5 and 6. I am starting to think about things to keep them busy for 2...
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- I am buying two for my 4 and 5 yr olds. What I like is when you buy something online you can put it on both pads. So, they can both use the game or book at the same...
- My son is 3.5, and just got it for Christmas. So far, he LOVES it. We have videos, a couple of apps, and 1 game for it, so far. Some of the games are expensive ($2...
- I think they are worth the price. My daughter (3) and my son (5) both have them and play on them often. I do recommend buying rechargable batteries for them because ...
Anyone Have "My 1St Leappad" or "Leapster"...Which Is Better for a 3 Year Old?
Asked by T.O. from Chicago
on October 2, 2008
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My son is almost 3 and I was thinking about getting him "My 1st Leappad" or the Leapster (for ages 4-8 years.) Which would you reccomend? I've read some reviews abou...
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- We have a Leapster for my 3 year old son and another one for my 5 year old daughter. They love it because they feel like they are playing video games -- when actually...
- I don't know if they've improved the quality since we got ours a few years ago, but I haven't been happy with our "my first leappad." It seems to have some sort of pow...
- My almost 4 yr old has a Leapster and loves it. He got it for his 3rd birthday. He also has the Read & Write LeapPad (not My 1st LeapPad) and he doesn't care much fo...
Improve 6 Year Old's Reading and Writing
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on August 26, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion to help me improve my son's reading and writing abilities. He is in 1st grade and doing well. He is on a 2nd...
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- i have no advice to add on the handwriting...I struggle with this with my own son who is going into first grade. I do have a very high recommendation for HEADSPRO...
- I'm sorry if I'm repeating or way off the subject. I don't have enough time to read all the responses right now. My suggesion is to get a LeapPad. I realize you are...
- Leigh hit on exactly what I was about to write - boys like adventure and factual information. I've been having issues with the chosen reading material that my eldest ...
Best Video Game System for 5 Year Old Girl?
Asked by C.G. from Nashville
on October 20, 2008
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Hello everyone, I am wondering if you can help! We are considering getting some kind of video game system for Christmas for our just-turned-5 year old girl. She is ...
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- Hi C.. When my youngest was 4, we got her a Leapfrom L-Max. She was having a fit because her sister had a Nintendo DS (she earned and received from my childless sist...
- C., I have a five year old niece that lives with me part-time. I know the Wii isn't educational, however keep in mind that children this age need a balance of educatio...
- I highly recommend the Leapster handheld video game. My husband and I bought it for our grandson last year when he was 4. He has gotten so much enjoyment from it tha...
Kindle/Nook/e-reader For 5 Yo
Asked by P.F. from Washington DC
on February 5, 2012
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My daughter loves my Nook Color and i was thinking about getting her the LeapPad, but have read good reviews. A couple i read said they wish they would have just boug...
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- Well..... HONESTLY.... it depends on her reading level. If she enjoys picture books still.... the color version may be the best option. In fact, the color version of t...
- My son got a Nook color for his 5th birthday and loves it! It's helped him learn to read, and now he can get his superhero comics on it.
- My kids are 3 and almost 6 and they love my Nook tablet--I have to fight for my turn! My 3 year old can use it some by herself (enough to start a book reading to her ...
Gift Ideas for My Soon to Be 6 Year Old ; )
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on April 20, 2012
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My daughter is turning 6 soon.
Its hard to think about what to get her for her birthday because she isn't one of those kids who " wants " certain things.
She loves p...
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- I have the same problem for my just turned seven, who really isn't into toys (besides dinosaurs, which have overrun our house.) She is very artsy, but like you (and b...
- How about something to do, like an art class, season pass to an amusement park, a summer camp that is interesting.
- A pogo stick, a razor scooter, a zip line, a trampoline, a treehouse, a giant art kit (from an art supply store) in a wood carrying case, blank tshirts, bags (or whate...
Which Leapster to Get
Asked by W.Y. from Detroit
on December 5, 2011
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my 4 and a half year old daughter made a "wish list" at Toys R Us. On it, she put a Leapster2. I want to get it for her, but I also noticed the Leapster Explorer and t...
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- The leapser 2 has been out for a long time. My 5yr old got the Explorer last year and loves it. The game for it are also able to be used on the Leap Pad as well. Bu...
- well hopefully it wasn't the LeapPad cause they are sold out everywhere :(
- We got the Leapster Explorer but I did notice that not all of the games are interchangable between the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad. I thought they were all intercha...
Leap Pad?
Asked by S.S. from Minneapolis
on November 1, 2007
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Have a quick question for everyone...my kids have a "My First Leappad". My oldest (now 6) got it when he was 3 or so. He doesn't use it anymore but my younger son (n...
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- I didn't read if anyone else wrote back yet, but Once upon a child always seem to have a ton of them if you don't want to spend the money on a brand new one. I always...
- We were given a myfirst leep pad a from someone who had two; so it was used. It also didn't work well and I found on line a problem solving number to call; which told ...
- My daughter has a leapster which she loves but, I have found that they are not very durable. We have had this one for a little over a year and the screen doesn't work...
RE: Which Hand-held Gaming System Is Best for a 6 Year Old
Asked by C.A. from Atlanta
on August 21, 2009
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Okay so I'm thinking about getting my twin girls who are 6 1/2 right now a hand-held gaming system. To be quite honest I don't know the first thing about these things....
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- We got my daughter a DS for her b-day last year when she turned 8. She loves it and there are a lot of games that are either for their age or for anyone. At first my...
- I would say the DS. My kids have the DS and PSP. The DS is more for her age group. The games are also better for a 6.5 year old. Without a doubt go with the DS/DSI
- I bought my triplets the Leapster. They've used them since they were about 4 and still love them (6 1/2 now). Everyone has their own gaming device, but they share al...
