If that Christmas shopping list is looking slightly daunting - you don't have to wait until Black Friday to bag yourself a deal Amazon Prime Day 2024 has a whole host of gadgets for kids with great discounts happening right now. Yoto players, Echo dots, and tablets for kids are all in the line up with up to 60% off the popular products.
Parents told The Juggle they already have Yoto players are on their wishlists, not to mention Tonieboxes, plus it's a great opportunity to get a smart watches for your child and save on kids tech while you can.
When does Amazon Prime Day end?
Amazon Prime Day ends today, October 9th at midnight. There is still time to secure savings on children's toys, gadgets and kid's tech but don't delay as once the clock strikes 12 the Prime Day deals will end. And if you're not a Prime member it's worth noting that you can sign up for a free trial and gain access to the Prime Day prices.
SHOP: Best Gadgets For Kids This Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024
Best tablet for kids has 52% off now
Amazon The Amazon Fire 7 tablet is easy for children to use and parents can monitor exactly what they want their child to browse with a handy Parent Dashboard. It comes in a kid-proof case with a built-in stand, ideal for those long car journeys when you need a distraction. It offers a range of free apps and comes with a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, so your child will be entertained with advert-free books, games, videos and apps.
Pros
- Sturdy case to protect it from rough play
- Adjustable age filters and parental controls
- Suitable for children aged 3-7
- Long battery life for travel
Cons
- Not easy to use for children under 3
Get ahead of your Christmas shopping and save 20%
Amazon/YotoIncluding the player, a charger and a welcome card, this is the entry level Yoto, which has 20% off. The Yoto is completely beloved by those who get them for their families - they're rated 4.7 on Trustpilot with more than 300 reviews.
Pros
- As well as being an audio player, works as a room thermometer, clock and 'ok-to-wake' night light.
- Can go 24 hours on one charge.
- Includes endless free audio.
- Bluetooth enabled.
Cons
- Doesn't include any Yoto cards like bundles that are available.
Save 20% on Yoto mini this Prime Day sale
Amazon/YotoThe perfect travel size Yoto companion for your child to take in the car or on a flight, create your own stories and music with an impressive 14 hours of safe and screen-free entertainment per charge.
Pros
- Travel size ideal for long journeys
- Sturdy and durable
- Quality of product is impressive
- Variety of audiobooks
- 14 hours playback on one charge
Cons
- Will need to purchase extra bundles
Get 57% off the Echo Dot for kids now
AmazonThe Echo Dot Kids is an Alexa smart speaker but tailored specifically for children. So kids can join in on asking Alexa to help them with their homework, stream music or play interactive games. It also boast easy-to-use parental controls, ensuring Alexa provides kid-friendly responses and filters explicit content. Parents can manage volume, set daily limits, and review their child's activities through the Amazon Parent Dashboard.
Pros
- Easy for kids to use without supervision
- Teaches kids about smart technology and gives them independence
- Parental dashboard to set filters
Cons
- Can be tricky to set up
Limited time deal: 30% off
AmazonIf your kids have a tablet and you don't want to hear the same show over again, make sure to snap up a pair of headphones so they can get lost in their favourite programme. These Made For Amazon headphones are on sale now in Prime Day.
Pros
- Interchangeable earphone designs
- Good quality build for affordable price
Cons
- Sound may be too quiet
Save 20% on this highly rated smart watch
AmazonThis popular Amazon smart watch has a high quality colourful screen that is easy to use for children. They can stay connected at all times with their parents using the apps and gives them the ability to feel independent when out and about, checking messages and it has GPS tracking.
Pros
- Easy to setup and operate for a child
- Reviewers say the build quality is impressive
- 4G connectivity with GPS tracking
Cons
- Connectivity occasionally dips
Snap up this deal before the end of Prime Day
AmazonDon't worry about running out of juice with this portable charger compatible with Fire 7 and Fire 8 Kids Tablets, with 29% off now.
Pros
- Small enough to carry around
- Charges two times with one full charge
Cons
- Make sure you have a USB-C port
Is Prime Day or Black Friday better?
For Black Friday 2023 there were plenty of deals on children's toys, gadgets for kids, baby clothing and parenting products. Some of our standouts included discounts on Tonieboxesand Yoto players, both with 20% or more off on the brand sites. However with Prime Day happening right now until midnight tonight (October 9) you don't have to wait to see if those savings will arrive, they're already here. You can expect to still see big savings when Black Friday arrives in November, so keep your eyes peels on our best Black Friday deals for babies here and best Black Friday deals on children's toys here.