A kids walkie talkie can be a great gift for any adventurous kid. There are many fun designs and characters to choose from, and is perfect for getting them to turn the television and video games off and go outside to play. There imaginations can run wild with this kind of gift, which makes it perfect for kids of all ages.
Discovery Kids offers a neat set for kids that also includes a real working compass, binoculars, a belt clip, Morse Code key and volume control. This set works up to two hundred feet apart. Each unit does require a 9-volt battery but will last for hours upon hours for many grand adventures.
There are many character sets available as well. This style is more toy walkie talkies but they are still functionable. Most have a range of fifty feet but you can find some that will go up to two hundred feet as well. You can find many styles featuring Batman, Spiderman, Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Mickey Mouse, Power Rangers, Barbie, Tinkerbell, Hello Kitty and even Lego Walkie Talkies. They are very cute and are sure to delight any child, but it should be noted that if you live by a bigger city or have many power lines around your home to expect quite a bit of interference with these toys.
Fisher-Price offers the Kid Tough walkie talkie set. These are perfect for a first set, or for younger children who have a tendency to be rougher on their toys. They were designed specifically with children in mind and are made to withstand being dropped over and over. It features kid-friendly controls and buttons and one favorite feature for many parents is the auto shut off to save the life of the batteries. Both units have an antenna so they are able to used up to two hundred feet away.
Walkie talkies are so much fun and will encourage any child to get active and get outside as their imagination goes wild adventure after adventure.
