The myFirst 3dPen Make – The ultimate 3D Pen for Kids! Let your child’s creativity soar with our 3D Pen Starter Kit! Perfect for kids aged 5 to 13 who have a passion for art and crafts.
You can watch their ideas come to life or your own ideas as it is fun to use and get creative with lightning-fast solidification thanks to the low-heat filament. No need to wait around – it dries in a flash! And the best part? It’s non-adhesive and super easy to clean up.
Worried about safety? Fear not! The myFirst 3dPen Make is safe to touch. The inner device’s heat stays where it belongs, keeping those little hands cool and comfortable. Plus, our filament is made from PCL materials that are gentle to the touch and harmless.
Unleash your child’s artistic potential with a 3D Pen that’s not only fun but also safe and easy to use. Let the 3D Pen adventures begin – it’s time to bring their drawings to life!
Garmin has announced Bounce™ 2, its reimagined smartwatch for kids with LTE connectivity1 that makes staying in touch even easier. Bounce 2 allows parents and caregivers to talk to and locate their child thanks to two-way calling, text messaging and real-time location tracking. Featuring a bright, colourful display, kids can also use the smartwatch to track their activities, play fun games, listen to Amazon Music2 and more.
“We are thrilled to introduce Bounce 2, a smartwatch for kids offering the perfect solution for families facing the decision to give their child a smartphone. The watch’s transformed design has a stylish look kids will want to wear, while the connectivity features give parents peace of mind knowing where their kids are 24/7.”
–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Connectivity features parents will love
When using the Garmin Jr.™ app on a compatible smartphone, parents and parent-approved contacts can communicate with and keep track of their child.
Two-way calling and voice messaging: With the built-in speaker and microphone, kids can call their parents and send voice messages directly from their watch. From the app, parents can answer or call their child’s Bounce 2.
Text messaging: Parents can send text messages to their child’s Bounce 2; kids can respond or create their own messages using a full keyboard directly on the watch.
Voice message transcriptions: While in a work meeting or in an area where listening isn’t possible, read transcriptions of voice messages sent from the watch.
Real-time location tracking: Whether it’s a trip to the park or visiting a friend’s house, parents can see their child’s location in real-time and be notified when they enter or leave a parent-defined area with new temporary geofencing.
Fun features for kids
Built-in sports apps: Kids can track a variety of activities like running, walking, bicycling, pickleball, jump roping, team sports and more.
Immersive designs: Enjoy on-screen animations, watch faces and colour themes.
Amazon Music: Download songs from Amazon Music directly to the watch (Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription required) to listen to tunes out loud on the watch or through compatible headphones.
Voice commands: Phrases like “call mum”, “start a timer” and more can be activated right from the watch.
Kid-friendly design
Built for all-day play, Bounce 2 features a round, vivid 1.2-inch AMOLED display, giving the watch a sleek look, while the swim-friendly design provides protection during all kinds of activities. And with two side buttons and a touchscreen, it’s easy for kids to navigate between screens and type out text messages on their watch.
Available now, Bounce 2 offers up to 2 days of battery life3 and has a suggested retail price of £259.99/€299.99. It comes in three colour options, including light purple, turquoise and slate grey. Kids smartwatch plans are managed by Garmin and are available for £9.99/€10.99 per month. To learn more about the suite of fitness, wellness and activity features available on Bounce 2, click here.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionised the health and wellness industry. Committed to developing smartwatches and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.
This Christmas, Kinia, Ireland’s leading education-focused non-profit and social enterprise, is proud to unveil its specially curated collection of creative tech and educational kits from the Kinia Shop designed to delight kids (and anyone aged 8+) who love to make and empower the next generation of changemakers.
Purposeful shopping, powerful impact!
By choosing Kinia, you’re not just buying a gift, every purchase made directly fuels programmes that empower young people, giving them opportunities to grow, learn and transform their futures. Kinia’s 2030 target is to engage 800,000 young people in Creative Technology, Digital Skills, Literacy, and Numeracy programmes, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age. Every single purchase can spark a brighter future for schools and youth services that need support and resources.
Top Christmas Tech Gifts That Inspire and Educate:
Build a DIY Slide Projector, €18.00
A creative twist on old-school tech, this kit helps young learners understand how light and optics work, all while having fun building a functioning slide projector.
Build a Night Lantern Kit, €18.00
Create your own starlit night sky! Create your own glowing sky full of stars, planets, and cosmic magic and learn science and design skills.
Build a Coin Eating Robot, €18.00
This quirky maker kit is a mechanical piggy bank that doesn’t just “swallow” coins; it’s an introduction to the world of mechanics and electrical circuits.
Build a Remote Control Car, €18.00
Hands-on learning meets high-speed fun! Kids can build their remote-controlled car while exploring mechanics, electronics, and wireless technology.
Mini Podcasting Starter Kit, €163.75
Kick off a holiday podcast together with this all-in-one kit, then keep creating as they master the art of audio storytelling building communication skills, creativity, and confidence that last long after the Christmas Tree comes down.
Mobile Filmmaking Kit, €300.00
Perfect for budding vloggers and future filmmakers, this all-in-one kit transforms any smartphone into a mini pro-studio. From lighting to sound, it’s everything they need to shoot, edit, and share their stories in style while building real-world creative skills that last a lifetime.
Why Choose a Kinia Gift This Christmas?
Buy Irish, Give Back: With every purchase, you support an Irish non-profit and help bridge the digital divide, funding creative education for young people nationwide.
Gifts That Teach: All products help develop skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, and lifelong learning. Every product is used by Kinia’s team in real educational settings, so you know it’s good, and it’s been tried and tested!
Learn and Build Together: These kits aren’t just for kids, they’re for the whole family. Each activity becomes a chance to connect, create, and learn together. Create lasting memories while developing skills such as communication and collaboration, that will last a lifetime.
Confidence Building: Kids build confidence through hands-on learning while building our STEM kits. They come with an affirmations checklist, and a Kinia skills tracker with stickers included to help celebrate their progress.
Sustainable and eco conscious: Kinia’s Creative and Educational STEM kits are made from mostly wooden, sustainable materials and even the packaging is recyclable and reusable. The instructions include fun activity ideas to repurpose what you’ve built so you can keep learning and having fun.
This Christmas, make your gift count. Shop local and with purpose, inspire curiosity, and empower change only at the Kinia Shop.
The MyFirst Camera 3 16MP Full HD Kids Digital Camera is a fun simple to use kids camera to get them started in photography in their early years.
Presented again in a nice package this has all you need inside which is a lanyard strap a cover for the camera itself and includes a micro sd card which is a rare thing these days.
The cover is perfect to protect the camera at home or if on the go out with your child and will protect it if dropped also it does not interfere with the use of the camera.
The camera itself is small and robust with a nice texture to it with a flash, navigation buttons a shooter button and button to toggle between selfies and normal photos. The buttons are all tactile and work well and allow you to navigate through the controls which we go through in the full video review below.
There is a dual lens macro lens and selfie lens on board this camera and you can also take videos with this camera making it a fun gadget for younger kids, the pictures and videos are decent and can be transferred to your laptop via micro sd card and there you can see them in full format and print or share them.
Overall this is an excellent camera for kids to get started and learn photography, see the video for more below.
Features that Your Kids Will Love
Dual Lens
Macro Lens
Selfie Lens
Video Recording
HD Photos & Video
16MP Camera
Photo Templates
Memory Up to 32GB
New Macro Lens
Your child can now take close up pics with the new macro lens in our camera! Perfect for those close-ups of lettuce and ladybugs.
Use the lens selector button to switch to a macro lens and see the little things in life. We’ve removed the bars to your child’s photographic creativity!
Quality Photos
With our 16MP camera, you’re assured of quality, high pixel images from your child’s perspective. Your child will take some fantastic HD photos and videos! Share the memories and see the beauty in your child’s eyes.
Selfie Lens
We know how difficult it is to take selfies without dropping your camera. So we’ve added a selfie lens above the screen. With a push of our lens selector button, take selfies with ease. Selfies made easy with myFirst Camera 3.
Durable and Powerful
We’re also throwing in a shockproof pouch. The pouch is made of high tensile strength polymers which resist drops, knocks, and bumps. With 1000mAh battery and supporting up to 32GB microSD card, you can be sure you and your child take plenty of photos and videos, anytime, anywhere! Sweet!
Preloaded Frames
Like its predecessors, our Camera 3 comes with preloaded frames to give your child insta-like photos! Your kid will be spoilt for choice when it comes to myFirst!
The myFirst Camera 50 20MP AI Kids Camera is a step up from the myFirst Camera 3 we recently reviewed and comes with AI and an app to get your kids into a creative mode and all this is also kept safe and private within a selected circle of family or friends via the myFirst Circle app which is ideal for kids.
More advanced this might seem like a challenging task however it is not that hard to use and your parents can assist you along the way with nothing too difficult to digest on the way to learning more about technology in a good way.
This time around we get features to add to your photos create a diary and more you can share and saved and create your own videos with voice-overs and templates.
The camera itself is pretty good and so is the video for the target market I was impressed with the images and video given as you will see in the video below. You get on board storage and you can add storage via a micro sd card giving you ample room to get creative and take photos and videos to your hearts content and sift through them later on.
Kids can also create a journal which I like here and this is good for mental health and your wellbeing and your child can express themselves in a more realistic manner with videos images and by writing down things which is good.
The device has 20mp front camera and 16mp selfie camera and allows 1080p recording for decent images and video and all this is housed in a robust frame built to last there is also a incremental light on the front too for your selfies. One press on the shutter key is for photos and holding it down is for video.
Overall this is a great product for your child to learn about technology while having fun and being kept safe from the internet and with the app and journal here it is perfect for any child or teenager
myFirst Circle App
AI-Assisted Curation
Pin-Code Protected Video Diary
Child-Safety Focused Social Circle
Integrated Selfie Light
Physical Shutter Button
1080P Video Recording
20MP Rear Lens, 16MP Selfie Lens
1GB RAM, 16GB Storage, up to 128GB Expandable Storage
Light and Ergonomic Design
Empower Your Child’s Creativity with AI
Designed specifically for young minds aged 5-12, Camera 50 makes it easier than ever for children to transform everyday moments into creative masterpieces, all with the help of AI. The inclusion of myDiary and our myFirst Circle app fosters good mental health practices from an early age by allowing them to better express themselves, and provide a safe space for them to store their video journal entries and share their stories.
Photo & Video Editing
AI-Assisted Curation
Child-Safety Focused Social Circle
Lightweight and Ergonomic
Wifi Connectivity
Up To 128GB Storage
Why Integrate AI in myFirst Camera 50?
Camera 50 makes video editing easy and fun for kids! Our AI helps kids create amazing videos without the hassle. With simple tools and cool effects, they can add their own touch with stickers, drawings, and even their own voice!
Cultivating Young Storytellers with AI
Help kids become filmmakers and vloggers! Our camera teaches them storytelling, boosts confidence, and lets them explore their creative side. It’s a safe and fun way to learn about making videos without needing a phone.
myFirst Camera 50 AI – Prioritizing Safety and Privacy
Not all AI cameras are the same, and the myFirst Camera 50 stands out. Unlike others, our Camera 50 helps kids create unique stories by analyzing their mood to make perfect videos, all while keeping privacy and security a top priority.
Privacy First: Camera 50 enhances photos and videos without tracking or collecting personal data. Our AI is focused only on content enhancement
Data Protection: No personal data storage or facial recognition. Your content stays secure and private, free from unauthorized access or data breaches
myFirst Camera 50 & Circle App – Safety is Our Priority
myFirst Camera 50 is designed with a safe and controlled environment for young creators, and our myFirst Circle app is the cornerstone of this safety. Here’s how Camera 50 and Circle app ensure safety:
Audible Shuttler: Our camera’s audible shutter lets you know when a photo is taken, safeguarding your privacy, guarantees no hidden photography
Limited Sharing: Through myFirst Circle, parents can control who can see their child’s creations, ensuring content stays within a trusted circle. Children can post photos in a child-friendly social circle, categorized by relationship type (Family, Besties, Friends, Acquaintances), with parents managing visibility and editing posts if necessary
A Boost for Mental Wellbeing with myDiary
Journaling helps kids’ mental health by providing a safe space to express emotions and reduce stress. It improves self-awareness and mental clarity, boosts creativity, enhances communication skills, and builds resilience by reflecting on experiences and solving problems.
myDiary – Build Your Own Journal
Kids love tech, but it’s important they use it for more than just fun. The myFirst Camera 50’s “myDiary” feature is a great way for kids to express themselves and learn about their feelings. It lets them take photos, videos, and write about their adventures. This helps them:
AI-powered growth: The camera offers prompts and suggestions to encourage self-expression in a fun way
Fun Colors and Accessories
Pick your favorite – cool purple then make it unique with fun stickers that reflect your style. For worry-free adventures, it includes a handy anti-drop hand strap and a comfortable neck lanyard.
Kid-Proof Protection
Give your child the freedom to explore without worry. This case features rounded edges, a thick TPU frame, shock absorption, and scratch resistance, making it the perfect shield for their device during all their adventures.
Advanced Shutter Control
Understanding the nuances of photography is crucial for young creators, and the myFirst Camera 50 introduces them to professional techniques with its advanced shutter control system. The camera features a dual-function shutter button that operates on a half-press and full-press mechanism, designed specifically to enhance the shooting experience and photo quality.
The Ultimate Selfie Machine
Capture flawless selfies with the Camera 50’s built-in, adjustable Selfie Light Bar. This game-changer offers three warm lighting modes from cozy to neutral, all set to a gentle 4000K temperature, our Selfie Light Bar makes sure every selfie looks naturally awesome.
On-screen Button Tailored for Selfie Mode
Camera 50 is also designed with human natural movements in mind, the on-screen shutter button is easy to use in any hand position, making it simple to shoot the perfect selfie every time.
Enhanced Photography Features
Camera 50 takes your pictures to the next level. It features a high-resolution (20MP) rear camera with a wider-angle lens, perfect for capturing all the action and scenery. Plus, get up close and personal with the 20mm macro lens, ideal for revealing the hidden details in the world around you.
Bringing Families Closer One Memory At A Time
Camera 50 captures memories and connects families. Share photos and videos instantly with loved ones through our myFirst Circle app and all myFirst devices.
The imoo Z7 Smart Watch Phone is an ideal kit for your child or family member to keep track of even during school hours it is on the large side however it is robust and tough and you can get additional screen protection and watch protector for it making super tough for kids.
The watch is simple enough to set up which requires a sim card with a plan so keep this in mind before you purchase but this is how most work these days anyway.
The UI on the watch is also simple to navigate and we go through all that and the app seen below in the video review down below so be sure to check this out after reading as you will find it helpful
The watch also keeps track of your child’s health and fitness plus many other features built in and a constant track of your child’s location.
You can send messages including voice and picture messages from the watch and to your parents have full control of the device you can also add more family members to talk to for messaging which is great and of course calls both video and standard.
When you call your child you get their location and the camera is live on call so your child can show their surroundings if required this also works if your child calls you on their watch. You can choose between Google Maps or Apple Maps which is nice.
The watch also has multisport fitness options and is IP68 water proof which means it can be taken anywhere.
Call and video quality is quite good once you have a decent signal and the battery will last between 2-5 days depending on use the location history also lasts 14 days in a cycle.
Overall this is a must have for parents who want to keep and in contact with their child at home and again even better on a holiday and nit too expensive either and it also looks nice and comes in several colours again you also need a sim with a plan for it to work.
The APP
Features
2-way HD video and voice call – Stay connected to your kids at all times: the imoo kids smartwatch, with its flip-up dual cameras, lets you see not only your kids’ real-time status, but also the environment they are in during video calls. Wherever they are, they’re just a call away! Perfect for kids going back to school.
Real-time Locating & 14-Day History: With one tap, the imoo kids smartwatch gives you your kid’s exact real-time location using GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and Galileo satellite systems. With 14-day history, parents can see where their child has been in the last 14 days.
Multi-sport & Workout Data: imoo kids smartwatch with 4 built-in sports modes: swimming, running, jumping rope and insights into professional workout data such as calories burned, cadence, stride etc. and rewards to encourage kids to stay active.
IPX8 Swimming Water-resistant: imoo kids smartwatch allows kids to swim up to 20 metres underwater. Turn on the video function before entering the pool, and this kids’ smartwatch can record clear videos in the water.
Nano SIM Card Required: This kids smartwatch only accepts a standard nano-SIM card. Compatible operators include Vodafone, O2, Three and Giffgaff – please check for compatibility in your area. The watch’s default language is English, but it can be set to German, Spanish and Polish.
The PanPan Kids Smartwatch is a simple effective product to keep track of your child or even elder with no fuss or hard things to learn based on your personal set up the key USP for me here is simplicity which is what we all want and this compared to other kids watches is the simplest form you can ask for.
The watch itself is robust and has just one button on the left allowing you to turn on/ off get your heart rate and steps, make an emergency call and receive one you also have the date and time battery level and signal level on the homescreen.
The product comes with an app the parent will use and it works on both Android and iOS which we tested on both to see if there is any differences which there is none.
The app works well giving constant location data and the historical location of your child’s whereabouts and keeps track of calls and other data you have signed up for like 24/7 monitoring geofencing and so on
The PanPan kids watch keeps track of your child fitness which is also hand built in here and allows you to watch for anomalies.
Call quality is quite good as you will see in the video review down below and overall this is one of the simplest kids smartwatches yet to date I have tested and simple works for more people compared to other watches we have in here for review which requires adding APNs and all that kind stuff which can be cumbersome for many.
The App – with functions requested
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Key Benefits for Parents
Privacy-Focused – No camera or recording functions, ensuring safety at school and compliance with GDPR.
Affordable and Convenient – Provides essential connectivity without the distractions or risks of a smartphone.
SOS and Two-Way Calling – Instant connection between child and parent at any time.
Real-Time Location Tracking – GPS location accessible through the app.
Geo-Fencing Alerts – Parents can set safe zones and receive notifications when their child moves beyond them.
Activity Monitoring – Built-in pedometer promotes movement and healthy habits.
Durable & Kid-Friendly Design – Comfortable, customisable straps and available in fun colours.
Optional 24/7 Monitoring Support – Additional security for families (available at an extra cost per month).
The myFirst Fone R2 4G eSIM Video Call Kids Smart Watch is one of three new products from the company now on sale in Ireland and for the better, typical kids smartwatches that ten to look like toys and out of the box this one does not and even looks great on the box.
Now this part is always left last from tech reviewers but not here you will need to pay a monthly fee but the first month is free so here you can decide if it is worth it or not and it will cost 9.99 a month thereafter. When you look at the way kids are today on phones it leaves a lot to be desired of the parents that give them a phone this is a better solution.
Today we take a quick first look at this and I am already impressed with its looks and design and any questions you have drop feel free to ask.
Features
✅ Ultimate all-in-one wearable smartwatch for kids: The myFirst Fone R2 combines the functionalities of a phone, GPS tracker, music player, camera, clock, and fitness tracker into one convenient device.
✅ Designed specifically for kids aged 5 to 12: The myFirst Fone R2 is packed with kid-friendly features and a durable design that can withstand the active lifestyles of young children.
✅ Prioritizing Safety and Connection: Full compatibility with the newest FoneOS and the myFirst Circle app empowers parents with the ability to manage their child’s device and create a safe digital environment.
✅ Stay connected anywhere, anytime: Video chat with loved ones on the go thanks to the built-in eSIM. With eSIM, switching carriers and plans is a breeze, whether you’re traveling abroad or looking for more flexibility. We offer eSIM service in 85+ countries (and expanding!), with basic plans starting at just $5/month. Plus, your first month is free!
✅ Forget unreliable tracking! Smart Location Tracking uses advanced sensors and Wi-Fi signals to precisely follow your child’s movements. Combined with Smart Location Classification, our app provides insightful details about your child’s day. Imagine knowing they’re safely playing on the seventh floor, or visiting a friend on the fifteenth. Smart Location Tracking offers peace of mind for parents on the go.
The imoo Z7 Kids Smart Watch Phone is one of their latest products on the market for kids which keeps them safe and of course contactable at all times which is vital especially when a way on holidays and so on and of course at home.The imoo z7 kids smart watch is a cutting-edge smartwatch designed specifically for kids, offering a perfect blend of safety, connectivity, and fun.
Equipped with features like 4G HD calls, dual cameras, GPS tracking, and water resistance, this smartwatch ensures parents stay connected with their children while giving them the freedom to explore. The Z7 also includes a health monitoring system, long battery life, and a class mode, making it a reliable companion for school and playtime. It’s a must-have gadget for families looking for both practicality and peace of mind.
This is one of several kids smartwatches in for review so stay tuned and if you have any questions feel free to ask..
2-way HD video and voice call – Stay connected to your kids at all times: the imoo kids smartwatch, with its flip-up dual cameras, lets you see not only your kids’ real-time status, but also the environment they are in during video calls. Wherever they are, they’re just a call away! Perfect for kids going back to school.
Real-time Locating & 14-Day History: With one tap, the imoo kids smartwatch gives you your kid’s exact real-time location using GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and Galileo satellite systems. With 14-day history, parents can see where their child has been in the last 14 days.
Multi-sport & Workout Data: imoo kids smartwatch with 4 built-in sports modes: swimming, running, jumping rope and insights into professional workout data such as calories burned, cadence, stride etc. and rewards to encourage kids to stay active.
IPX8 Swimming Water-resistant: imoo kids smartwatch allows kids to swim up to 20 metres underwater. Turn on the video function before entering the pool, and this kids’ smartwatch can record clear videos in the water.
Nano SIM Card Required: This kids smartwatch only accepts a standard nano-SIM card. Compatible operators include Vodafone, O2, Three and Giffgaff – please check for compatibility in your area. The watch’s default language is English, but it can be set to German, Spanish and Polish.
