You may have bought your kids walkie talkie toys in the past but been decidedly disappointed with the quality. Most sets covered with the latest cartoon hero image typically have very poor clarity and range, so are generally destined for the rubbish bin. The idea behind the ‘toy’ is good though for many reasons so you just need to buy a decent adult set. These generally cost a lot less and once your child gets over the fact that they are black rather than having a Toy Story 3 image or whatever, they will soon get into their games and forget all about it. The functionality of adult versions are far superior and can even be used by you when your kids are not using them.
So why are walkie talkies so good for kids?
Free Communication
Kids love gadgets and probably already want a cell phone even if they’re really young as they’ve seen yours. Walkie talkies are just like cell phones but do not cost you any money for call charges.
This free communication means they can play in the garden or around your neighbourhood with their friends whilst keeping in touch for their ‘spy missions’.
They can also have a more practical use if say you go to the mall or a theme park and your slightly older children want a bit of freedom but you want the ability to get hold of them.
Exercise & Developing Skills
Walkie talkies are pointless if both children are close to each other. As such they will need to get out and about to carry out their games. There will be no more days when they are holed up in their room for hours on end. Typically they are used outdoors so they will get fresh air and exercise as they run around the garden or local park.
They will also develop certain skills without even knowing it. They will need be social to interact with their friend on the other set, encouraging quieter children to engage. They will also need to be clear in their communications – specifying instructions to each other clearly to be understood.
These are just a few of the plus points to walkie talkie toys. For less than $30, you could buy a set for your kids and encourage their imaginative play.