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School holiday survival guide: 6 ways to keep them entertained
February 27, 2025-3 min read
Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with gadgets that encourage movement, independence and a bit of peace for parents. This roundup covers the best phones, fitness trackers, walkie-talkies, power banks, smart doorbells and cameras for keeping holiday chaos under control.
Key Takeaways From This Article
Spacetalk Adventurer 2 suits younger kids with GPS tracking and SOS alerts.
Prepaid phones helps older kids stay connected without bill shock.
Fitness trackers gamify movement, sleep and chores, with parent monitoring.
Walkie-talkies support outdoor play with clear chat and up to 3km range.
Smart doorbells let you check who is coming and going when kids are home alone.
If the thought of entertaining your brood for weeks at a time has you counting the days until school is back in session, help is at hand! We’ve rounded up the best in outdoorsy buys to keep them active – and out of your hair. Think fitness trackers that encourage adventures, and phones to keep them connected on-the-go.
For the ultimate cheat sheet on what to do in the holidays, read on!
#1 Best Mobile Phones For Kids
The greatest school holiday gadgets give the kids a good time, and you, peace of mind (plus some welcome peace and quiet!). Enter, stage left, the best kids mobile phones : clever devices to put a smile on their dial all summer long. For kids aged five to 12, the Spacetalk Adventurer 2 makes the perfect first mobile. A phone and a watch combined, it comes with a sturdy strap so it’s less likely to get misplaced by little wanderers; while GPS tracking and SOS alerts keep them safely connected when they’re out and about.
“For older kids, look out for mobile phones that can store games and music, and are pre-paid so they’re not caught short – and you’re not stung by an eye-watering bill!” says John Wong, The Good Guys Buyer – Mobiles and Plans.
“For older kids, look out for mobile phones that can store games and music, and are pre-paid so they’re not caught short – and you’re not stung by an eye-watering bill!”
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Spacetalk Adventurer 2 4G Dusk
Opel TouchFlip 4G Flip Mobile Phone
#2 Best Fitness Trackers For Kids
Want to get your kids moving this summer? Grab them a gadget that does just that. Swim-proof fitness trackers and watches monitor movement and sleep, and encourage activity (and even chores!) with gamified challenges and fun goal celebrations. Parent view lets you track their progress, while extra-long battery life ensures nothing slows them down as they hop, skip and kick their goals.
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#3 Best Walkie-Talkies For Kids
Hands up who remembers those endless childhood summers spent roaming the neighbourhood with friends? Gift your own kids a similar experience with a set of walkie-talkies . But forget the crackly gadgets of yesteryear! Today’s models come in packs of two, three or four and include interference elimination for crystal-clear communication, and Kid-Zone functionality that lets parents filter out unwanted conversations. With in-built LED lights, operating times of up to 20 hours and a range of up to 3km, walkie-talkies are the perfect pick for outdoor adventuring.
#4 Best Power Banks For Kids
Want to keep their batteries charged in every sense of the word? The best power banks are the ones that don’t slow your busy bees down as they race from one activity to another. Look out for ultra-powerful charging for extended battery life, wireless and magnetic power banks, and models that curb sibling rivalry by charging multiple devices at once.
#5 Best Smart Doorbells With Cameras
If you’ve got older kids who might be home alone during the holidays, watch over them with a smart doorbell that includes a camera.
“Today’s smart doorbells have cameras with Wi-Fi-connectivity and can offer a 24-hour live feed of everything that’s happening at your front door,” says David Linehan, The Good Guys Buyer – Tech Accessories. “You can keep an eye on everyone coming and going, and even connect your doorbell to your phone so you can speak to visitors when you’re not home.”
#6 Best Cameras For Kids
To encourage your budding photographer this summer, you need a kids’ camera that fits the bill. Feed their desire for instant gratification with a cool and colourful Instax instant camera that prints as they go – perfect for creating a visual diary of their holiday break. With kid-friendly kits that include novelty frames and pegs for displaying their masterpieces around the house, they’ll be snap happy all summer long!
The Good Guys is the perfect place to keep the whole family happy these holidays! Head online or in-store to shop fitness trackers , phones and more.
