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The immediate and long-term health implications of childhood obesity are serious – and we’re happy to see LeapFrog develop fun activity-encouraging products, in non-pressured, positive ways. The former public health researcher in me would like to see the effects of implementing a LeapBand healthy education program in targeted communities. I often remind them of the importance of protein at every meal, and it’s great to have healthy messages reinforced in fun ways.Īccording to the CDC, in 2012, more than one-third of our Nation’s children and adolescents were overweight or obese. I can’t help but be pleased with hearing the LeapBand echo nutritional facts when the kids collect and prepare healthy meals for the pets in the Pet Chef game.
The pre-loaded challenges (14 included, with 40 more available for free via LeapFrog Connect) have encouraged the kids to be active in captivating and fun ways. The parental controls lets parents connect to their children and allows them to set play times and challenges that. After their beloved unicorn and monkey (pick from one of eight pets) were sleeping all day – they needed activity with their caretakers! Before I knew it, the kiddos were running home – s wimming like a fish, and jumping like a Kangaroo – determined to earn more points to play games. I brought the bands to school pick-up the other day – just as the angst over walking home in the November cold set it. After I connected to LeapFrog Connect, the kids were off to customize their virtual pets (similar to the ones in LeapFrog’s Pet Pad game) and earn reward to unlock fun features.
My almost seven-year-old was able to read the instructions and successfully get both LeapFrog LeapBands running on her own. Created for children ages 4 to 7 – our littles, ages 4 and almost 7, are in the ideal age range. Many of our adult friends are hooked on their wearable activity tracking devices – and we’ve been curious about the new technology developed for children.Īfter meeting with LeapFrog over the summer to learn about the LeapFrog LeapBand ($39.99) – a wrist-device that combines fun, health education and fitness – we were interested in seeing our kid testers’ input. Here is a video I created over the LeapBand:īUY IT: The LeapBand by LeapFrog can be purchased direct from LeapFrog for $39.99 or look for it at a mass retailer near you (or find the LeapFrog LeapBand on Amazon.
Can be synced to the Free LeapFrog Petathlon app on LeapFrog Wi-Fi tablets, select iOS and Android devices.Can be turned into School Mode or Night Mode to limit kids playing with it when their not supposed to.Meant to be kid-tough just like the LeapFrog tablets.Tous les jouets LeapFrog que vous avez connects sont affichs au centre de l'cran. Leapfrog, Boys and Girls, 4 to 7 Years, Educational, Toys, Hobbies. Elle vous permet galement de grer votre compte parent LeapFrog. In LeapFrog Connect, parents can set up to 36 LeapBand challenges such as Jump like a. Water resistant (not when immersed in water but more so if it rains or splashes of water get it on it) L’application LeapFrog Connect est un logiciel qui permet aux parents de tlcharger, de personnaliser et de grer le contenu d’un jouet.Rechargeable battery via a computer with the included USB cord – lasts 3-4 days per charge.The LeapBand comes in LeapFrog pink, blue, and green. They can also connect with a special free Petathalon app on their LeapPad, iPad, or Android device. Click on the Advanced Settings button at the top of the screen and. The LeapBand comes with set of challenges installed, but parents can add more when they connect to their LeapFrog Connect accounts.
It has my kids up and moving! Its a watch and activity tracker all in one. I will say at first I thought it would be like a LeapPad on my child’s wrist, but its nothing like a tablet. Disclosure: I received this product to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.Ī few weeks I posted about how much we are loving the LeapFrog LeapBand and my kids are still loving it.