Kids have the kind of energy adults could only dream of having, and they spend their days being active just for the fun of it. You might not think that a kid needs to track and monitor their health and activity, but fitness trackers for kids are made specifically with children in mind. That means they're not focused on weight loss, but rather forming good habits and leading an active lifestyle.
What makes a fitness tracker kid-friendly?
Fitness trackers for kids are simplified versions of those for adults — they trade out smartwatch features for motivational games and rewards systems. Your kid doesn't really need an Apple Watch to count their steps and monitor their heart rate. Read more...
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BEST FOR BONUS FEATURES
Garmin Vívofit Jr. 2Games, rewards, and Disney help this tracker motivate kids.
- Battery life: Non-rechargeable, up to one year
- Sleep tracking: Yes
- Water resistance: Waterproof up to 50 meters
BEST OVERALL
Fitbit Ace 2Fitbit's industry-leading fitness tracking is made available to kids.
- Battery life: Up to five days
- Sleep tracking: Yes
- Water resistance: Waterproof up to 50 meters
BEST SMARTWATCH TRACKER
Verizon GizmoWatch 2This watch is ideal for communication and fitness features.
- Battery life: Up to four days
- Sleep tracking: No
- Water resistance: Waterproof up to 1 meter
BEST FOR OLDER KIDS
Fitbit Charge 3Pre-teens can skip the kiddie games and designs with the Charge 3.
- Battery life: Up to seven days
- Sleep tracking: Yes
- Water resistance: Waterproof up to 50 meters
BEST BUDGET PICK
Biggerfive fitness tracker watchWith simple features, this is a nice option without breaking the bank.
- Battery life: Up to seven days
- Sleep tracking: Yes
- Water resistance: Waterproof up to 1 meter
BEST EDUCATIONAL TRACKER
UNICEF Kid Power BandKids will learn about culture and use activity to give back to those in need.
- Battery life: About two weeks
- Sleep tracking: No
- Water resistance: Waterproof up to 1 meter