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July 31, 2014 by: Shell

LeapPad3: Learning Tablet for Kids

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with LeapFrog and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

My boys love tablets. They like playing games and watching videos, especially. My oldest has started using them to read, as well.

But what I don’t like about their tablet use is the videos they manage to find that end up being so not appropriate.

So, that’s why my favorite feature of the LeapPad3™ Learning Tablet is that LeapSearch allows my kids to browse for videos by category and the only videos that will show up are safe for kids.

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The LeapPad3™ is billed as “The best first tablet for kids.” It’s kid-smart, kid-safe, and kid-tough, designed for ages 3-9.

It comes with 10 apps(one of them being one you get to choose when you set up your tablet). There are plenty of apps to choose from, if you want to add additional apps. You can also buy game cartridges. Check out the LeapFrog™ site to view apps by ages and to see available app bundles. If you click on “Explore” in LeapSearch, you’ll see games there, too, as well as stories.

This kid tablet has two cameras and video recorders and a microphone. There are fun ways to edit photos(my 6 year old took a picture of his 8 year old brother and blended it so his brother’s face was on a bear).

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There’s a parent mode, with a lock code, where you can set up and control wi-fi, as well as manage the content.

Another feature that I like about the LeapPad3™ is that I can set up different users. Each of my three boys has their own. It personalizes their learning, adjusting to each child. Though what really helps is that I don’t hear any complaints about how the child using the tablet is messing something up in another’s game. There’s also a “guest” as a user so if we hand it off to a friend, still no complaints about how someone is in “their” games and photos.

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The LeapPad3™ would be a great first tablet for kids, especially with their kid-proof warranty and the safety features they have built in. It’s $99.99 and ships free when you purchase it from LeapFrog™.

What features do you look for in a tablet for kids?

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Comments

  1. Amber says

    July 31, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    My daughter would really like this. She has a Leappad 2. 

  2. Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says

    July 31, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    My niece would LOVE this. I’m going to look into getting her one or Christmas.

  3. Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says

    July 31, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    My kids have the pink and green one and used to play with them all the time. I need to reintroduce them to them in the fall/winter time when it is all rainy outside! Great post!

  4. Jaime says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    My son doesn’t have his own tablet (we do let him use the iPad.) My in-laws have been wanting to get him the LeapPad, and I’m tempted to let them. I definitely need parent features where I could lock things down.

  5. Kay Adeola says

    July 31, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    My kids do not have tablets my older 2 have the use of a laptop for their games etc.

  6. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    July 31, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    We have an older version of this and my six year old loves it.  

  7. Ann Bacciaglia says

    July 31, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Leap Pad is just a great product for kids. My kids had some when they were younger and I was so happy with the quality.

  8. Rachael says

    July 31, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    LeapPad is a great product. My grandkids love their LeapPads I got them for Christmas.

  9. Julia says

    July 31, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    We love our leap pad 2, and I got to check the Leap Pad 3 out while in NYC I love the new features. 

  10. Dawn says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    I love the Leap Pad 3. It’s a great way to teach children about the technology that they’ll need to use later in life, and it allows them to use apps that are educational.

  11. Courtney says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I’ve been seriously considering getting my daughter a Leap Pad 3. It’s a great learning tool, and it teaches her how to use a tablet, which aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

  12. Pam says

    July 31, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    My kids loved their LeapPads when they were younger. This one looks even cooler.

  13. Debra says

    July 31, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    My almost 5 year old daughter loves her LeapPad. I don’t feel so bad when she’s playing it because the games are educational.

  14. Mitch says

    July 31, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    I used to love all things Leap Frog for my son! And then my sister-in-law ruined it by giving him a hand me down video game system. I will never forgive her, the Leap Frog was so much more beneficial for him!

  15. Carly Anderson says

    July 31, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    My daughter has the LeapPad Ultra and loves it.  I’m sure this LeapPad 3 is a great one, as well!

  16. kristin says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:17 am

    My kiddos always loved their Leap Pad products. They’ve been dying for a new one actually! I love that they’re made for kids! 

  17. Beth@KCMompreneurs says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:18 am

    My sons would love the tablet.  Love all of the learning options.

  18. Debbie Denny says

    August 1, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Leap pad has some great ways that make learning fun. Awesome tablet.

  19. Bekki says

    August 1, 2014 at 8:50 am

    I have been thinking about getting one for my daughter. Thanks for letting me know you need to watch out on the videos! 

    • Shell says

      August 1, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Not on the LeapPad3! All the videos on there are kid-safe! When my boys are on my tablet, they can find anything, but with the LeapPad3, they can only access ones that have been approved. 

  20. Rosey says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:16 am

    LeapFrog makes the best products. Thank you for sharing about this tablet for the kiddos!

  21. Everyday Living with Chrys says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:38 am

    Kiddo has a Leap Pad at her grammies out. We don’t have electronics here for her. We feel with some of the issues she has good old fashioned learning books and regular reading books work best for her. 

  22. Jenn @TheRebelChick says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:56 am

    The leappad looks like such a great little tablet for kids! I have been wanting to get one for my niece and nephew!

  23. Tracey says

    August 1, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    What a great resource for kids! Leapfrog is a company you can rely on.

  24. Lisa says

    August 1, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    I didn’t know they had a 3! I was thinking about getting one for our toddler twins soon – thanks for sharing! 

  25. Christie says

    August 1, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Wow, there’s a 3 now? My son would love to try one out. We love LeapFrog products!

  26. Debbie L. says

    August 1, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Davey loves his LeapPad – it is such a great learning tool.

  27. Carly from The Puzzled Palate says

    August 1, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Learning tablets are great tools! I think that as long as they are used in moderation, it is ok!

  28. Chrysa says

    August 1, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    Leap Pad is such a great company for kids. I can’t wait to try out the new Leap Pad 3. I love learning tablets like this for kids!

  29. Tami says

    August 1, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    My little cousin’s birthday is coming up. I think this will be a good gift for him. It’s fun, yet can be educational as well. 

  30. Tonia says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    We’ve never had a Leappad but I’ve always wanted one for my girls. They’re such great learning tools.

  31. Liz Mays says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    That’s a big perk with being able to set up a different user account for each child. It sounds like they’re getting better and better.

  32. Brett says

    August 1, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    My friend’s little girl would love this. She’s always carrying her Leappad around with her. 

  33. Dawn says

    August 1, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    My daughter used to have a tablet similar to this when she was younger! She played with it all the time!

  34. Marina @ Mommy Snippets says

    August 1, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Leappads are awesome! We haven’t used the 3 yet. 

  35. Krystal says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:03 am

    We have an older leappad for our toddler. Can’t wait to break it out! 

  36. Jennifer says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Each of my kids have grown on up LeapFrog products. I absolutely love them and what they teach to kids.

  37. Dina says

    August 2, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    My kids took over my ipad. I don’t really look for anything specific. As long as it works.

  38. Amanda says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    We have a Leappad and the kids LOVE it. So many fun games

  39. Felicia says

    August 3, 2014 at 10:41 am

    We have the first version of this and love it.  I’ll have to check this one out for my youngest.

  40. April Smith Decheine says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    What a great learning tool to get started with.  There is so many fun tools out there to get started learning.

  41. StacieinAtlanta says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    All of my kids have used LeapFrog products.  They make great stuff.  They are one of the few manufacturers that create products that my kids can’t break.

  42. Shannon Gosney says

    August 5, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    We love our Leapfrog Tablets!  They make such great products.

  43. Racquel says

    August 6, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    LeapPad makes such great products and great videos for learning!  Even my little little guys love LeapFrog!

Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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