MomtoCandJ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 What would you think is an appropriate age for an iPod touch? Someone asked if they could get one for dd but we are kinda iffy on the idea, we don't have Internet access outside of our phone right now so that isn't the issue :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Is she careful with her possessions? My ds had stuff like that when he was her age, but he was good about taking care of things, and I kept a close eye on everything as well, to be sure nothing was lost or broken. I think it really depends on the kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My kids got hand-me-down iPods (really they're just old 3G iPhones) at the ages of 3 and 6. They've been very careful with them, they haven't lost or broken one yet. But ultimately, it's going to depend on the kid. Some preschoolers would be fine with one, and I know some middle schoolers who have lost/broken multiple devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My boys got refurbished itouches at 6 and 11. They are now 8 and 13 and they have the same devices in perfect condition. We do have rules, such as no taking them out of the house and no bringing them in the bathroom. I did warn them about the old 'my itouch was in my pocket and it fell in the toilet' issue. However, my younger son's best friend had an old iphone (was using it as an itouch only) and he dropped his in the sink. He thought it was a good idea to hold it in his hand while attempting to wash his hands? That said, my sister hands her phone over to her toddler and her 5 year old since they were big enough to hold them and they have never done anything to them. I will say I am glad they have them. My boys love audio books and music and the itouchs have been a great way to store them and let them listen to what they like. They play minecraft on them and make movies with them, and use them as noise machines to fall asleep. I would replace them in a heartbeat if they were broken. Do invest in a good cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My friend got one for her dd when she was 5. She said it was less expensive overall than a Leapster because you have to buy all of the games. I am actually contemplating buying one for my dd, but probably not until her birthday in March when she turns 8. I will be reading this thread with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My dd~3 doesn't have her own Touch, but she has used mine and her sister's since just before her 1st birthday. At that point she was just looking at family photos, then we added educational apps, and now she has a higher Temple Run score than her teen sibs! Of course we restrict her usage, but the Touch has been a life-saver in public situations where we need her to sit still and wait for a lengthy period, or on long car trips. I think it's a better investment than the V-tech or Leap Pad type educational game systems for kids, because there is such a wide range of very inexpensive or free apps, and they won't grow out of the device. All that said, she did throw mine in the toilet 2-3 times when she was a young 2yo. Fortunately I saw/heard and got it out quickly enough. I have always used Otterbox Defender cases and they have thoroughly protected my Touch through multiple drops from shopping carts and down the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My youngest was 5 when he got his. Never lost it. Never broke it. It is in an otterbox defender case. He loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My three girls were 5, 2, and 1 when they each got their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thank you all so much, she uses my iPhone quite a bit and is very careful with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thank you all so much, she uses my iPhone quite a bit and is very careful with it. I think she would be fine with the Touch if she's careful with your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I would still get a really protective cover. I have an Otterbox on my iphone and I drop it frequently. Sad, but very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Get an otterbox defender and don't give her unlimited access. Some of the games are great for that age, but, it can turn kids (or adult) into a zombie just as much as tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Griffin survivor is also a great case. My 2-3yo dropped my iPad on many hard surfaces and it wasn't hurt at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Life is so different now - haha -- We decided when our daughter graduated from high school 1.5 years ago, she was old enough for her own iPod touch. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm thinking of restricting use to the car and while out and about (or the power goes out, happens often in the winter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 High school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 The person who wants to buy it for her is dbil who has two teenage daughters. Dh and I don't put high priority on having the latest and greatest (we don't have any flat screen hdtvs or a GPS but we do have smart phones), so buying our 4 yo an iPod wasn't even on our radar. We thought we were doing good with a wii (which really just collects dust) and buying a new portable DVD player for Christmas for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm thinking of restricting use to the car and while out and about (or the power goes out, happens often in the winter). For a minute there, I thought you said, "I'm thinking of restricting her use of the car," and I was thinking that your dd was one lucky 4 year-old to already have her own car. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I would not hand over an ipod to a child of any age without one if those nuclear war proof cases... Ds6 got his iPod touch in January and broke the screen in early October, then again a week after I paid $60 to fix it... Dd13 has had hers for a few years, and has broken the screen twice. Neither screen is getting fixed for as second time, they'll just have to live with it. Dd previously had the old style iPod and it got dropped in the bath once and toilet once and was revived, although didn't operate quite right afterwards. Believe it or not, I expect the kids to take good care of their stuff, the house is tidy, toys are put away etc. I don't regret giving them iPods, though, as they're so useful, and the iPod touch is much more user friendly for younger kids. Our expensive cases are due to arrive any day now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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