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There are some non-negotiables when it comes to boxes the best kids\u2019 smartwatches should tick. They need to comfortable, fairly robust, and have reassuring safety features and parental controls. <\/p>\n
Beyond this, you can also expect to find kids\u2019 smartwatches with similar features to the best adult smartwatches<\/a>. For this review, my three young testers and I used watches with activity and health tracking, GPS tracking, and calls and video calls. These \u201cphone watches\u201d can be a great choice for parents who aren\u2019t quite ready to purchase a mobile for their child, but want to safely stay in touch with them. Bear in mind you\u2019ll probably need to cover the rolling cost of a SIM card for these kinds of features though. <\/p>\n If your child is keen on sport (more than 90 per cent of children between five and 16 years<\/a> old reportedly are), you might purchase a wearable tech gadget to encourage and track movement. By wearing a watch, they can reach their step goals, with more advanced options tracking heart rate, too.<\/p>\n Ultimately, parents should consider what they want to get out of their kids\u2019 smartwatches, whether that\u2019s a fitness tracker, a mini mobile phone or simply a more interactive watch. Here, I\u2019ve rounded up the best ones on the market from a parent\u2019s perspective. <\/p>\n Read more: 7 best kids\u2019 headphones for noise-free screen time<\/a><\/p>\n The best smartwatches for kids in 2026 are: Best overall \u2013\u00a0Garmin vivofit jr.3: \u00a364.99, Amazon.co.uk<\/a>Best budget buy \u2013 Disney Encanto character print smartwatch: \u00a324.99, Amazon.co.uk<\/a>Best for heart-rate monitoring \u2013\u00a0myFirst fone S3: \u00a3169.99, Myfirsttech.com<\/a>Best for easy set-up \u2013 Tikkers plain blue interactive watch and headphone set: \u00a334.99, Argos.co.uk<\/a>How I tested <\/p>\n With the help of three testers (aged four, six and 13), I put a selection of kids\u2019 smartwatches to the test over many weeks, assessing them on factors such as battery life, fun factor and screen quality. You can scroll to the bottom of my review for a more in-depth look at my full testing criteria. <\/p>\n