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Why are they good for kids?
Signal
First of all, they don’t require cell phone signal, and although modern-day technology is great, it still does have its flaws, bad reception is one of those concerns.
Simple
Walkie talkies are easier to use, especially for young children because they do not have to learn or decorated phone numbers to use them, they simply have to push a button to transmit on, and that is it!
Cheap to operate
Walkie talkies are cost-effective, with no monthly charges for the continuous use of this device! Not only that, smart technology enables the chance of subscription charges that can be accidentally signed up to by your kids, which is impossible to occur with the use of walkie talkies.
Maintenance
Unlike Smartphones which can be extremely costly to repair, kids walkie talkies are easy to care for and maintain. At least you know that should an accident occur it’s not going to cost the earth to fix. They are much more durable too so unlikely to be broken easily.
Distractions
Walkie talkies are used for the sole purpose of two-way communication, so there is a peace of mind knowing that kids cannot be distracted in another way. Mobile phones and internet connection is a thing of modern times, and every kid accesses this nowadays, but walkie talkies help to reduce those distractions, especially when the time is not appropriate.
Downsides
They only downside to using Walkie talkies over smartphone technology is that your range is limited, so unless the receiver is close to the transmitter, it’s less likely to work. Having said that the range is rather far nowadays, we are talking 20 to 50 miles! So ideal for kids playing with friends in the neighbourhood or at school, but not so much for longer distances!
What to buy?
If you are considering buying walkie talkies for your kids, opt for devices that offer the longest range and good reception. Also consider battery life longevity, durability, and simplicity. You may want to test out some devices for sound quality to see what is available and what is affordable within your price range too.
