5 toys your tech-savvy kid will love

If monitored properly, screentime can be both educational and help kids discover new hobbies and skills. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up five of the hottest toys that kids will be excited to unwrap—and that parents will feel good about. From digital cameras and printers to smartwatches and a Wi-Fi-enabled device with texting capabilities, the SD cards aren’t the only ones storing memories.

VTech October 20, 2021

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VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam

Have a budding content creator? Then this kid-specific digital camera is exactly what they need. Available in red or pink glitter, the camera shoots stills, 720p HD video and has simple, on-camera editing tools. String up the included fabric green screen to enable the 20-plus animated backgrounds. Will it be space travel or a trip to the prehistoric era? The camera has a time-lapse feature and a built-in microphone that’s perfect for adding voiceovers, too. Kit includes a tripod-selfie stick, rechargeable battery and USB cord. Parents, you’re at the helm when it comes to transferring footage to the computer.

VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam, $80, amazon.ca

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