For those who bought the LeapPad last year

[Anonymous]

My dh thought the world of the LeapPad and we ended up buying it last Xmas, I was opposed because she already loved using my phone, Nook and Ipad. She used it some and every now and again uses it but over all it wasn't worth it. This year though, we are getting her a Kindle Fire.

[Anonymous]

OK, stupid question about the iPad mini---I don't add it to my phone plan right? Bcs it's not a phone, right? It can just access the wireless network in our house?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OK, stupid question about the iPad mini---I don't add it to my phone plan right? Bcs it's not a phone, right? It can just access the wireless network in our house?

No, you don't add it to your phone plan. It uses regular internet.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, that's what I thought! Now just need to get over my self-imposed stigma about buying an apple product for a Kindergartener...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS is turning 5 next month. He got a leap pad last year. It was a huge hit for a while but now doesn't play with it much and much prefers the iPad and iPhone

This is true at our house too

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for all of the feedback. Looks like the consensus is to go for an Apple product. I don't feel like I can shell out the money for three iPads. So maybe the iTouch is the way to go. Or maybe the iPad mini - is that like $300?

[Anonymous]

I'd get a mini over the touch.

[Anonymous]

What's an iTouch? Sounds inappropriate for anyone under 18.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's an iTouch? Sounds inappropriate for anyone under 18.

It's actually an iPod touch but so many square DCurbanmoms insist on calling it an iTouch

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's an iTouch? Sounds inappropriate for anyone under 18.

Depends on your world view! I don't find it inappropriate at all but its an iPod not an itouch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's an iTouch? Sounds inappropriate for anyone under 18.

Depends on your world view! I don't find it inappropriate at all but its an iPod not an itouch.

PP you're quoting here. I'm sorry, you missed the sarcasm

[Anonymous]

Another vote to skip it. Got it and my kids avoid it and go for
My phone and tablet instead. Get a nook color or kindle fire and download games and books for them instead.

[Anonymous]

I am considering a Kindle Fire for my kid. Considerably cheaper than an iPad with lots of apps too. Has anyone gone that route?

I too was contemplating the Leap Pad, but think I'll pass on it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is slim to no chance your kids will be interested in the leap pad a few yrs from now...

This is my thinking. Either an iTouch or an iPad will provide better value for the money, IMO.

[Anonymous]

OMG I laugh out loud every single time someone says iTouch. I hope you don't say it IRL.