A Parent’s Guide to the Best Tech Gifts for Christmas

A Parent’s Guide to the Best Tech Gifts for Christmas

Yeah, they’ve been mostly good this year

Trying to buy a gift you WON’T regret giving to small children? We get it! That’s why all our products at myFirst not only make great tech gifts this Christmas, but they’re also not going to  “disappear” a week after New Year’s. 

Kids know what they want, even if they’re not always the best at explaining it. (And as parents, we don’t always listen at first.) It only takes a few broken flimsy digital cameras — or heavy and expensive digital cameras — to say, “Hey, maybe let’s not.”

But what if kids can have the same kind of exploratory experiences with technology as adults, with parents firmly in control?

myFirst was started to be the helping hand in a digital journey with strong barriers, but room to grow and explore together. We make gadgets that are fun and functional for kids, big and small. With easy-to-use features and safety protocols parents can trust.

Why myFirst?

I mean, why not?

At myFirst, we believe that technology is an empowering tool for you and your children, not something you have to stay away from. All our devices do what they say they do and nothing they don’t. So, you won’t have to worry about whether or not your kid’s new camera works, because you’ll be too busy trying to stop them from snapping photos of you on the toilet.

Obviously, no two kids are alike! Otherwise, no one would need guides like this. Getting a child a tech gift this holiday isn’t like buying socks (Allegedly, they’re required, but we don’t recommend gifting them.); it’s not one size fits all.

However, these devices aren’t only for your family. They can be for any children you need to get a gift for this year. If there’s anything you’d think twice about giving to your own kid, why not a nephew? Or a coworker’s kid?

For Kids Ages 6-12

They want to express themselves, but not on the kitchen cabinets anymore.

Six and up is a great time to start exploring some more advanced tech, but with the same level of trust and safety we here at myFirst guarantee. Even though a twelve-year-old isn’t going to want the same kind of gifts as a six-year-old, you can still empower them with tech that prioritizes their safety. 

Just because twelve is technically a “tween,” that doesn’t mean they should be using the same tech as adults. You wouldn’t buy them a car! Wait, would you? If you’re twelve years old and you’re reading this, we get you. Sixty-seven.

myFirst Fone R2

The battle over buying your tween (or younger) a smartphone doesn’t have to end in tech rejection. You also don’t have to resort to getting them an old flip phone. Being a kid is hard enough, guys. Abstaining from tech altogether isn’t an option, and neither is getting them something out of date. 

At myFirst, we like to sit in that happy medium. Fostering exploration, not dependence. Like our Fone R2! It has all the advanced communication features you’d expect from a smartphone without the risk of your kid buying Robux on it.

Our Fone R2 Kids SmartWatch gives your kid that much-needed sense of freedom, safety guardrails guaranteed. Nationwide 4G service lets you connect to your child anytime you need to. They can call and text you at all hours of the day! ALL HOURS OF THE DAY! This wearable is anchored by the myFirst Circle social space, a controlled ecosystem for sharing and communicating between family members. 

Use Geofencing to set up custom safe zones, ensuring your kids stay where you want them to. (With a healthy reminder.) GPS tracking means you’ll always be able to make sure your kids are safe while walking around the block or hanging out at a friend's house. The R2 smartwatch gives your child a feeling of independence that’s only beaten by the euphoria of spamming you with weird emojis.

Maybe you feel like your child isn’t ready for a wearable yet, but they do keep stealing your phone to take bad selfies. So why not grab the Camera 50

myFirst Camera 50

Sleek, simple, and most importantly — not your phone! It’s a digital, AI-powered camera for kids. Want to know the coolest feature? Unlike a smartphone, the Camera 50 has a physical shutter button. The short press puts the image into focus, and a long press takes the picture. Teaching kids about photography, one photo of the ground at a time. 

AI-assisted navigation lets your kids start creating even faster, but without opening any unwanted doors. Our AI system is for content ONLY, keeping your info and data private. The Camera 50’s clear UI and cutting-edge editing features mean your kids’ll be making masterpieces in no time. The Camera 50, saving your phone from cheeto fingers with the click of a button.

Now that your kids have a way to call you and Grandma all day and take pictures of the ground, they should be mostly occupied! All those songs and shows, though? A little too loud when you’re trying to get literally anything else done. Of course, you do want your kids to still hear YOU. And you also don’t want to just gift them adult headphones without volume limits. (Or the included death metal. Or maybe you do. Who knows?) The new Carebuds MAX make things a whole lot easier. 

Carebuds MAX

Smart volume limiting technology lets your kids listen to whatever they want, always at a safe level. Protecting their ears and your sanity. The Carebuds MAX come with two sets of interchangeable ear pads. Cooling for the summer. Fluffy for the winter. Perfect for any season! On a ten-minute charge, they’ll get eight hours of listening time, and you can read like half a book. 

For Kids ages 3-5

A cardboard box still reigns supreme, but these gadgets come close!

These are your kids’ very first tech experiences! Let’s work together to make them not awful. 

There’s no one “right way” to introduce tech to your toddlers. We’re here to help you bring technology into your kids’ lives, in whichever way you think is best. Our products’ accessibility and commitment to transparency let you take the wheel from day one. We can’t promise it won’t involve disagreements, tantrums, or items being lost or thrown. But we can promise that these gifts from myFirst will open all new avenues for fun!

Sketch Pro Neo and Sketch Board

Arts and crafts are still in style, last we checked. It’s never too early to build up those fine motor skills and artistic confidence. They’re going to have to learn how to write “I took the car” at some point. 

Art plus tech doesn’t automatically mean screen time. There are loads of ways art gadgets can still be screen-free. Doodling’s a wonderful way for kids to express themselves, but crayons and paper? That’s so 19th century. Instead, try the myFirst Sketch Pro Neo and Sketch Board. No mess!

Travelling has only gotten more challenging as modes of transportation have advanced. That’s why the Sketch Pro Neo is a must-have for any family road trip. Perfectly portable, simple for your kid to use, and you don't even have to worry about battery life. Your little one can spend the whole car ride sketching while you listen to a podcast that even you know is boring.

For drawing fun at home, the Sketch Board can serve as a hub for your child’s blossoming creativity. One side is LCD and the other white erase board, two sides for double the fun! Easily mount it on your child’s wall so they can start drawing their sleep paralysis demon as soon as possible.

On the subject of room decor for your toddler, which is arguably a lost art, have you thought about photos? Of course, actual photo frames will remain classy and possibly haunted, but the myFirst Frame Doodle is the picture frame for the digital age!

myFirst Frame Doodle

myFirst Frame Doodle has all their loved ones in one place. Connected to myFirst Circle, your family members and trusted contacts can update and share photos and videos whenever they want. Grandma and non-descript aunts and uncles can always send new pictures and shoutouts to brighten your little one’s day! Kids can make the frame their own by customizing it with colorful drawings. Or messages from the beyond…

Between the drawing and smiling at digital versions of loved ones, your kids might wonder HOW  photos get taken. Or they’re simply jealous of an older sibling. All good Christmas gifts come from sibling jealousy. That’s why we created the Camera 10. 

Camera 10

The tiniest digital camera made for teeny tiny hands. Large buttons, compact design, and bright colors make it the ideal companion for P.O.V. throw-up videos! Even your youngest kids can now express themselves with a gift that makes taking photos and videos easy. Attach it to a tripod for video creation, or use it anywhere they like. With ample battery life and exposure options, they can explore the world of photography at their own pace.

 

That’s Christmas sorted! Now it's time to make some memories, and even if they’re traumatic, now your kids can document them!

Still looking for more tech gift ideas for kids? Take a look at all our devices!  More sketchpads, cameras, and fun for all the kids on your list.