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Leapfrog Leapstart Go Pen Opinions

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  • 11-03-2020 9:51pm
    #1
    MrsMinicooper
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi, thinking of getting one of these interactive pen systems for our 4 year old son. Just looking for any opinions, reviews, experiences people might have had? Thanks in advance.


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    Dravokivich
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    I never saw the point in any of the leap frog stuff. I consider it expensive and it leads to buying more stuff for their systems, which a kid will quickly outgrow.

    I've an Amazon fire tablet, setup with a child's profile. And since getting my amazon account setup as a UK account, they are able to get the Kids Freetime stuff with it. And their content will adapt to the age of the kid.


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    shesty
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    I have to say I agree with Drav.If you are buying for pen control or education, I wouldn't bother.He will start from scratch in JI anyway, if that is what you are thinking of, so it won't be of any real benefit.


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    MrsMinicooper
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭MrsMinicooper


    Thank you both for the advice.


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    BeardySi
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    Leap pad for the wee girl is one of the best things we've gotten her. She loves it, gets lots of use (and reuse) out of the books and it's a must for car journeys.

    Personally I'd rather be putting a book into her hands as a distraction than a screen - at least some of the time. Plus it's easy to replace a couple of AA batteries in a hurry and you never need wifi on the go.


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    Bought some of the stuff for my son. It all ended up in the drawer never to be seen again.
    My second hasn't been traumatized by not having it.


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