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Fitbit for kids

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  • 04-04-2020 2:46pm
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    Foweva Awone
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    I've recently purchased a Fitbit for myself and am really enjoying it. I see there's a kid's version, the Fitbit Ace, for kids aged 8+. I am considering getting it for my 6 year old, to help motivate him come out for walks with me. Anyone got any experiences of these, positive or negative? Thanks!


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    Digs
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    I’ve no experience but following with interest! My 6yr old has asked for one, a girl in her class has one and she also sees how much I use mine. She’s very active but I’m a bit concerned about encouraging things like step counting at such a young age. Can’t figure out if it’s the right or wrong thing to do, although I’m pretty sure she just associates it with a fun thing to do but I don’t want her to get fixated on a target if you get me!

    I’m no help... sorry!


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    Foweva Awone
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    Digs wrote: »
    I’ve no experience but following with interest! My 6yr old has asked for one, a girl in her class has one and she also sees how much I use mine. She’s very active but I’m a bit concerned about encouraging things like step counting at such a young age. Can’t figure out if it’s the right or wrong thing to do, although I’m pretty sure she just associates it with a fun thing to do but I don’t want her to get fixated on a target if you get me!

    I’m no help... sorry!

    Maybe it's slightly sexist of me, but I do think I'd be a little more cautious with a girl, when statistically they tend to be under more pressure when it comes to body image etc. So I can see where you're coming from.


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    Digs
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    Foweva Awone wrote: »
    Maybe it's slightly sexist of me, but I do think I'd be a little more cautious with a girl, when statistically they tend to be under more pressure when it comes to body image etc. So I can see where you're coming from.

    No that makes sense! I only have girls so I am really overly aware of it. My brother was saying he doesn’t have the same concerns about his sons.


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