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When I was around 16 years old, I received my first cell phone. It was a phone just for emergencies and only worked when plugged into the car. Nowadays kids are getting phones younger and younger. I am all for kids embracing technology but not when it comes at a big price tag and exposure to areas I don’t want my kids exposed to. I mean I don’t need my kids to call or message anyone I don’t approve of (or know at all!), and I don’t need them searching all over the internet or playing games that are not age appropriate.
Sure there are tablets for kids but kids want phones just like mom and dad. My 6-year-old asks me constantly to play on my phone but with my phone costing $400+ and having so much access to everything and everyone on the web, I am always telling her no.
Well VTech has come out with the KidiBuzz™ which is a hand-held smart device for kids. It is similar to mom and dad’s smartphones or tablets in a lot of ways!
What can the VTech KidiBuzz do?
Search the web (parents can choose sites that kids can visit) via WiFi.
Message friends and family that parents have to approve – Kids can message friends on other approved VTech devices or users with the KidiConnect™ app installed on their smart device. Oh, and kids can even send voice messages!
Take photos and videos – this is probably my favorite feature as my daughter loves taking pictures and I love seeing things through her eyes. The camera also rotates 180 degrees for easy selfies! There are also more than 50 fun photo effects to choose from so kids can get creative with their photos.
Games, eBooks, and Music – The device comes with a ton and parents can download more from the VTech Learning Lodge® for low prices. Learning Lodge® has hundreds of different types of downloads to choose from.
More apps can be downloaded from the Amazon App Store – this is an awesome feature as it gives a ton more apps to choose from and I think it makes the device feel more grown up to the kid using it.
It’ll withstand a kid’s everyday use thanks to its super tough design! It features protective, anti-shock construction and has a set-in shatter-safe screen.
Includes a headphone jack so kids can listen to their own music and games – and then everyone else doesn’t have to!
And you can say no to handing over your phone…
Honestly, my daughter has stopped asking for my phone ever since she got hers. She loves her KidiBuzz™ and doesn’t feel like its any different than my phone. She can take photos, play her games, and watch videos without me yelling at her to be careful or to choose something more educational. I love that we can send messages to each other and how she is learning to be a responsible smart device owner.
BUY IT: Check out the VTech KidiBuzz™ on Amazon or on the VTech website. If you plan on giving this as a holiday gift, buy it early as I see it being a hot seller!
WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive a VTech KidiBuzz™ Smart Device
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Kristina Prewitt says
My daughter would love that she could take photos and videos.
amber says
she would love that you can message friends with it!!!
Jennifer Keating says
Games would probably start to be my son’s favorite, but as soon as he learned he could send me messages just like mommy and daddy did he would be all over that. He loves writing me little notes and slipping them in my pocket all the time. He’s 6, and he writes and reads VERY well, it’s actually very impressive.
Bobbie Smith says
The kidibuzz has some great things for the kids, but I really think they would so enjoy the game feature the best.
Holly Thomas says
Take photos and videos would be my nephews favorite features.
Samantha says
She will love that it can take pictures and videos!
Sandi McGinnis says
Everything! But I think she would like the different apps that this has.She doesn’t have But a couple she can use on my phone,so it would be a whole new world to her for awhile.
stella methvin says
the touch screen and having their own special just for me “phone”. This would be a great learning device
Candace says
He will love that we can send messages to each other.
Leah Shumack says
Definitely the games…my daughter would sit on it all day if I let her!
Rhonda Hedden says
She would like this
Kayla Klontz says
I think they would love taking photots on it the most!
Jennifer Hedden says
She would love watching videos!
Mellissa says
My son would just love this!
denise low says
I think that she would love to take pictures. This would be very nice to own.
Mary Beth Elderton says
Mine would love the games. I love that this is a great safe way for kids to learn to use tech
gala says
My daughter would love taking videos
rosemary says
wow-Merry Christmas
Julie Hansen says
Being able to text with me!
Andrea v says
The pictures taking option
Lauren Becker says
I think my niece would LOVE taking photos!
Jacquelyn Cannon says
I love the built in games!
Pam Halligan says
My child’s favorite feature would be the ability to take pictures.
Amber Storms says
My daughter would love the games and camera on this phone! She asks for my phone all the time, having her own would make her sooo happy. I ordered one off of Amazon 11/19 and just found out today that my order was cancelled! Now they are way to expensive to purchase from there and out of stock everywhere else. I am devastated for her! I hope that she wins the giveaway.
jenny says
I love all the built in games!
MARNER R CAMPBELL says
My 4 year old grand daughter would love it—-Be blessed!
Laurie Nykaza says
My daughter would love that you could take photos with it.
Nicole Zerbini says
My son would love the camera feature the best.
Larry Bankston says
My niece(s) would love the camera. The 7 year old LOVES taking pictures of herself and of things. This would be great because the phone she had just finally died. The screen went pink.
Andrew Sm ith says
My little one would love this…
shanna says
The camera and videos! So neat!
shannon fowler says
I think they would love all the games.
Leela says
My kids would like all the games.
Heather Clark-Hill says
This would be perfect for our son!
Jessica Cox says
My daughter would love all the games and apps that come on it
rachael debates says
the music would be my son’s favorite part!
Ann Fantom says
My daughter would love the 180 degree rotating camera
Victoria Scott says
That it’s so much like a smart phone! No more “borrowing” mine!
Mary Somerville says
The games- and having the choice of adding more!
Denise B. says
Our son would love the games.
Nancy says
We like that it has Games, eBooks, and Music.
KEILA CARARSCO says
MY DAUGHTER WILL LOVE THIS
Jessica Williams says
My son would love this device to send tons of pictures to his grandma and grandpa.
Kimberly M. says
He would definitely like the camera and that he could text me with it.
Lana simanovicki says
My kids w ould like this
Gloria Walshver says
My granddaughter would love this tablet to play games
Debbie Erickson says
I think the favorite feature would be the ability to send voice and text messages. This looks like a great answer to young kids wanting parent’s phones!
Stacy says
My kids would love the camera aspect!
@GCastillion says
This would be the absolute perfect gift to my son for Christmas! The feature that he would like most, besides the whole idea of having his own device, would be the camera. He is such a little ham! He loves to make videos and then have me share them with our family. To send his own messages to our family, would bring him so much joy and it is done so safely! The feature I love most is the fact that he can play learning games, downloaded from the app store. While having a blast on his own phone, his little brain could be growing! This device is so much better than the ringing plastic phone or beeper that we had when we were kids! What an upgrade…. right?!?!?! Thank you so very much for giving us the opportunity to win this awesome #VTechToys #KidiBuzz Smart Device!
@GCastillion says
This would be the absolute perfect gift to my son for Christmas! Thank you so very much for giving us the opportunity to win this awesome VTech KidiBuzz Smart Device!
Amanda J. says
My son has been asking for one of these! He loves that he can take photos and watch videos, and I love the messaging part.. he had an Innotab and that was such a great feature and then it just stopped working 🙁 Thanks for the chance!
Julie Graham says
I think my Grandson would love this.
Lauralee Hensley says
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Lauralee Hensley says
So many different types of downloads would be their favorite feature. Their interests can vary day to day, so that is a great feature.
Barbara Riffe says
Texting friends and family with my approval is amazing
Marty says
Honestly, her favorite feature would just be that she gets to use it. My stuff’s off-limits to her since she dropped my iPad and broke the screen.
Lesley F says
They would love the games it offers
tiffany c says
Their favorite feature would be being able to message friends on other approved VTech devices or users with the KidiConnect™ app installed! They love connecting with friends and family!
Noura A says
Woow can i just say how amazing this is, my son would love watching videos on this and taking tons and tons of piks x
Jessica Jenkins says
This is such a cool looking phone for kids! My favorite part is connecting to Wi-Fi just like mine
Vicki Wurgler says
my granddaughter would like the videos and the games
Laura Feist says
My grandkids would love watching videos on it
Jennifer Bellotti says
My son would enjoy being able to go on you tube to watch his videos, I think his favorite feature will be we can send each other messages.
amanda vandorn says
My son would think this thing was the real thing.
Jan Lee says
My great niece would love to take pictures with this. My great nephew would love to watch videos with this 🙂
Michelle D says
My daughter would love being able to watch videos, have her own ear phones for it, and me that it’s safe viewing!
Amanda Prigge says
My son is always watching YouTube videos and he would love doing it on his own phone. He would love everything about it.
Amanda Prigge says
My son is always watching YouTube videos and he would love doing it on his own phone. He would love everything about it.
shirley emitt says
The way the girls take pictures, I know they would love this.
Dawn Monzu says
Wow! All I can say is…it is about time! haha This is such a GREAT idea! My granddaughter is only 5 years old, but I’ll bet she will be asking Mom for a phone soon. Heck, when I watch her she is always asking to play with mine. However, I sit with her as she plays games I have downloaded for her. This is great, and I will be letting my daughter know about KidiBuzz!
shelly peterson says
They would like all the games.
Erika Sternberg says
My students would love any of them.
cheryl s says
my grandson would like the games feature
Jeanna says
My daughter’s favorite feature would be the ability to take photos!
Lynda Roberson says
I would love to win this for my Great Granddaughter!
Onyinye Elochukwu says
My son will enjoy the music features.
shelly says
I think my two girls would love that they can receive texts from their daddy at work!
Tonya Atkinson says
My son would love that he can take pictures and make videos. I am always finding crazy pictures or videos on my cell phone that he has taken
Mia says
I think my granddaughter would love watching videos on this.
paula says
My daughter would love the camera and being able to text me.
vickie couturier says
my grandaughter would be happy that she can take pictures and play games
mami2jcn says
My daughter would enjoy the selfie feature.
Eileen Richter says
My grandkids are forever grabbing our phones or tablets. The music would be so awesome for them to listen too, without taking their parents!