So your child saw your Fitbit and asked for one for Christmas.
That sounds like a bad idea — and what child needs to know their heartbeat in the middle of playtime?
The new LeapFrog LeapBand could meet them halfway.
We were leery of this at first, and while this is billed as an activity tracker, it’s not about kicking off a lifetime of body-image anxiety at age 4. The LeapFrog LeapBand’s animal avatars provide motivation to move — even in the dead of winter — with challenges such as “Pounce like a lion!”
Kids earn points to unlock virtual pets and accessories as they complete physical challenges and games.
For ages 4-7. Sells for $29.99 on amazon.com.
— Wendy Donahue, Chicago Tribune
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