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Best Amazon Prime Day Kids deals: How to choose the perfect device for you

Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching and it's one of the best times of year to buy the new devices and items that you've been wanting. It's not just the time for adults though, with Amazon having an impressive range made just for children.

There are worry-free warranties available for tablets and Kindles and a Kids+ subscription included with any Kids purchase giving you unlimited access to over 10,000 premium books, videos, Audible books, educational apps, and games.

It's a great time to get your little one their very own device, but what is the ideal one for your tot?

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Here's our guide to the different models:

Kindle Kids

The Kindle Kids is much like the classic Kindle model, with all of the same features but a 2-year worry-free warranty so you don't have to stress out about your little ones breaking it.

There are fun cases with birds and space stations being an option, or just pink or blue. This is a great way to easily identify the different devices if you have more than one little reader at home.

The Kindle reading model allows you to look up unfamiliar words which is great for when you're first learning to read.

Not only that, but it comes with a 1 year subscription to Amazon Kids+ which gives you access to thousands of children's books. This includes the entire Harry Potter catalogue, classics like Oliver Twist and Grimms' Fairy Stories and the first books from a range of popular series so your little one can find out if they like the style before committing.

With Amazon Kids+ pricing changing last month, much to some parents' fury, the retailers has already launched a three-month subscription to the service for £3.99 as an early Amazon Prime Day deal.

Current price: £99.99 and this has been the kids' Kindle price all year so far, meaning if it goes down in price this Prime Day it's the perfect time to snap one up.

Kindle Paperwhite Kids

The Kindle Paperwhite Kids has all of the features of the Kindle Paperwhite, with the added bonuses of Kindle Kids.

If your little ones want to copy their parents and read by the pool or on the beach, you don't have to worry about any splashes damaging the device and the 2-year worry-free warranty means your kids can get up to their normal child behaviour without you worrying about any breaks breaking the bank.

If you've got a more avid reader then this is a great option, you can choose from Black, Emerald Forest, or Robot Dreams covers.

Current price: £139.99. Previously this year it was reduced to £94.99 in early May.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Prime Day deals

Coming with colourful and sturdy cases, the Fire 7 Kids has all the advantages of the Fire 7 with some notable changes. With this model being aimed at children aged 3-7, there's a 2-year worry-free guarantee in case of any damage.

Not only that but there's a built-in filter to stop your little ones accessing sites that aren't child friendly. The Fire 7 Kids features a one year subscription to Amazon Kids+, giving your little one hours of fun.

There are easy to use parental controls that lets you choose the filter appropriate for your child and for you to grant access to additional content from Netflix or Disney+ and set educational goals.

Fire purchases come with the option of a 3 month free subscription to Kindle Unlimited which gives you access to hundreds of books and magazines.

Price: RRP £109.99

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Pro Prime Day deals

For older children, aged 6 and above, there's the Fire Kids Pro. This is ideal for little ones after more independence that feel too old for a bulky case. With four colours to choose from, the Pro has a slightly thinner case but still offers a 2-year worry-free warranty in case of accidents.

It has all of the perks of the Fire 7 Kids with a slightly more open web browser, a customisable home screen theme and a digital store where children can request apps. They can't automatically buy them, as parental approval is needed so you don't have to worry about unexpected bills.

Price: RRP £99.99

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Prime Day deals

This model is much like the slightly cheaper Fire 7 and is built for entertainment with an 8" HD screen, it's perfect for streaming all of your little ones favourite shows from anywhere.

Like the Fire 7 it comes with 2MP cameras on both the front and back and charges with a USB-C port, as well as having a Quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU system. Although it has more storage with 32 or 64GB to choose from.

You can fully charge in 5 hours and enjoy up to 12 hours of use, unlike the Fire 7 you can take advantage of the Dolby Atmos software and Show Mode which gives you a full-screen Alexa experience. You can get it with both the Kids and the Kids Pro options depending on your little ones age and it includes a subscription to Amazon Kids+.

Current price: £139.99

Amazon Echo Dot (4th generation) Kids

The Kids Echo Dot boasts all the classic features you can expect from an Echo Dot, with the option to listen to music, asks questions and set alarms while coming in a fun animal design with either a Tiger or Panda to choose from.

The device also allows your little one to call other devices in the house, making it easier for them to ask questions or even get notified that dinner is ready when they're playing in their rooms.

The Kids model comes with a year subscription of Amazon Kids+ that gives them access to thousands of hours of child-friendly Audible books, interactive games and educational skills

Current price: £34

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