School Holiday Survival Guide: 6 Ways To Keep Them Entertained

#1 Best Mobile Phones For Kids

The greatest school holiday gadgets give the kids a good time, and you, peace of mind (plus some welcome peace and quiet!). Enter, stage left, the best kids mobile phones: clever devices to put a smile on their dial all summer long. For kids aged five to 12, the Spacetalk Adventurer 2 makes the perfect first mobile. A phone and a watch combined, it comes with a sturdy strap so it’s less likely to get misplaced by little wanderers; while GPS tracking and SOS alerts keep them safely connected when they’re out and about.

“For older kids, look out for mobile phones that can store games and music, and are pre-paid so they’re not caught short – and you’re not stung by an eye-watering bill!” says John Wong, The Good Guys Buyer – Mobiles and Plans.

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Spacetalk Adventurer 2 4G Dusk

Opel TouchFlip 4G Flip Mobile Phone

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Midnight

#2 Best Fitness Trackers For Kids

Want to get your kids moving this summer? Grab them a gadget that does just that. Swim-proof fitness trackers and watches monitor movement and sleep, and encourage activity (and even chores!) with gamified challenges and fun goal celebrations. Parent view lets you track their progress, while extra-long battery life ensures nothing slows them down as they hop, skip and kick their goals.

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Garmin Vivofit Jr3

Fitbit Charge 5 - Black

Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm Starlight Aluminium Case with Starlight Sport Band S/M

#3 Best Walkie-Talkies For Kids

Hands up who remembers those endless childhood summers spent roaming the neighbourhood with friends? Gift your own kids a similar experience with a set of walkie-talkies. But forget the crackly gadgets of yesteryear!  Today’s models come in packs of two, three or four and include interference elimination for crystal-clear communication, and Kid-Zone functionality that lets parents filter out unwanted conversations. With in-built LED lights, operating times of up to 20 hours and a range of up to 3km, walkie-talkies are the perfect pick for outdoor adventuring.

#4 Best Power Banks For Kids

Want to keep their batteries charged in every sense of the word? The best power banks are the ones that don’t slow your busy bees down as they race from one activity to another. Look out for ultra-powerful charging for extended battery life, wireless and magnetic power banks, and models that curb sibling rivalry by charging multiple devices at once.

#5 Best Smart Doorbells With Cameras

If you’ve got older kids who might be home alone during the holidays, watch over them with a smart doorbell that includes a camera.

 “Today’s smart doorbells have cameras with Wi-Fi-connectivity and can offer a 24-hour live feed of everything that’s happening at your front door,” says David Linehan, The Good Guys Buyer – Tech Accessories. “You can keep an eye on everyone coming and going, and even connect your doorbell to your phone so you can speak to visitors when you’re not home.”

#6 Best Cameras For Kids

To encourage your budding photographer this summer, you need a kids’ camera that fits the bill. Feed their desire for instant gratification with a cool and colourful Instax instant camera that prints as they go – perfect for creating a visual diary of their holiday break. With kid-friendly kits that include novelty frames and pegs for displaying their masterpieces around the house, they’ll be snap happy all summer long!

The Good Guys is the perfect place to keep the whole family happy these holidays! Head online or in-store to shop fitness trackers, phones and more.