Smartwatches with fitness trackers are useful for children as well as parents. They will give parents a good indication of how much exercise and activity their child is getting each day and are a great way to encourage children to be more active. This article looks at the Top Fitness Tracker Smartwatches, for children over the age of eight years old. It looks at the advantages and disadvantages of them, so that you can make an informed decision about the best one to buy to meet your needs.
Xiaomi Mi Band 4/5
- AMOLED true color display with more content. 1.1" large screen with dynamic color display, all...
- New Charging Method---Magnetic Charging. Start charging as soon as they touch. Charging time less...
- 11 professional sports modes. Support running, walking automatic detection, speed reminder, whole...
Whilst this isn’t specifically marketed as such, it’s an ideal device for children as it’s waterproof and it can be used in showers and swimming pools. On the smallest setting, the strap fits children’s wrists and the device is thin and sleek, making it very comfortable to wear. It only needs to be charged approximately once a month. However, you can’t set up the activity tracker and heart rate monitor for a child user unless you’re over the age of 18, and if you have more than one child with a Mi Band, you’ll need a separate mobile phone to sync each one. But you can do an approximate setting. When a child is wearing the band, the steps count won’t be as accurate, as it’s set for an adult stride, but it does allow for a rough estimate of step and activity. The bands for the watch are easy to personalise. You can set a sedentary reminder.
Garmin Vivofit Jr
- Swim-friendly kids activity tracker with Star Wars theme
- Kid-tough adjustable band, Features a customizable color screen and 1+ year battery life; no...
- Syncs with free mobile app, which includes chore management and schedule alert tools for parents....
This smartwatch and fitness tracker is bright and colourful with various Disney designs (Mickey Mouse, Princesses, Spider Man, Star Wars) for the buckled watch-strap. It’s highly durable, and water resistant. The battery should last for a year – but it’s been reported to be around half that depending on use. Parents can monitor their children’s steps, sleep and activity via their mobile phone and can award points for doing tasks. When children have done one hour of activity per day they advance in a game and their activity unlocks adventures. This smartwatch does not have GPS, and some reviewers have commented that the screen is a little bit dark, but this seems to be a common complaint across various brands of smartwatches.
YAMAY Fitness Trackers
- 【 Color Screen & Dual-color Bands & IP68 Waterproof 】- This fitness tracker has all the...
- 【 Fitness Tracker with 14 Sports Mode 】- This is a powerful fitness tracker.It can accurately...
- 【 Heart Rate Monitor & Sleep Monitor 】 - This activity tracker adopt the latest HR sensor for...
Amazon’s Choice for fitness trackers for kids. A sleek design and a package of features that comes in a relatively cheap price of around $20.
This is advertised as being suitable for children, with its pedometer, step counter and water resistance. It’s available with various coloured buckle-on straps. It has various different fitness modes depending on the sport or activity being undertaken, ie. running, walking, tennis, football, dancing etc. It measures steps, distance, calories burned, heart rate, activity time and sleep. It’s possible to check social media on the watch. The battery needs charging every 5-8 days. It’s easy to set up on the iPhone and can be synced with other Apple health apps.
Fitbit Ace Kids Activity Tracker
- Steps & active minutes tracking lets kids skip, jump & move their way to a healthier life
- Kids earn virtual badges and fun on-screen celebrations when they reach their goals
- Bring on the pool party cannonballs or lunchtime spills. Ace 2 is swim proof (water resistant to 50...
This is similar to adult Fitbits but has slightly simplified operation and allows parents to supervise their children’s fitness tracking. It is water resistant and the battery lasts for approximately five days before needing to be charged. It tracks steps, how long the child has been active for, and monitors sleep. The trackers syncs wirelessly and automatically to mobile phones. Parents need to create an account for their child, under a family account; through this account it’s easy to monitor everyone’s progress. Children get celebration messages when daily goals are achieved, and they can collect virtual badges, for bigger milestones. Children can compete against others in step challenges to win virtual trophies, so it’s perfect for keeping the whole family active. It’s possible for families to send motivating messages and cheers to one another. You can set sedentary reminders to keep children active. 60 minutes of activity is the recommended amount.
BiggerFive Kids Fitness Tracker Watch
- 【 HIGH QUALITY DUAL STRAPS 】1. The slim and adjustable design of the fitness tracker wristband...
- 【 ALL-DAY ACTIVITY TRACKING 】 Automatically tracking your kids steps, distance and calories...
- 【 SLEEP TRACKER & VIBRATING ALARM CLOCK 】 Automatically track how well you sleep at night, get...
This watch comes in a range of six different colors. The strap design makes it perfect for kids and smaller wrists. It captures activities such as steps, distance, calories burned, how many minutes spent being active, heart rate and sleep patterns. There are sedentary reminders if the child has been inactive for too long, or vice versa, reminders to relax. It is waterproof for most purposes, so perfect for rainy weather, or any splashes or spills. It is compatible with iOS 7.1 and above. The battery life is 3-7 days and charges conveniently in one hour.
Huawei Band 4 Pro All-in-One Fitness Activity Tracker
- Brighter Colors, Smarter Life: 0.95 inch AMOLED touch screen, Resolution: 240 x 120 pixels....
- Smart Heart Rate Tracking: Thanks to the professional optical devices, processing chips and AI...
- Oxygen Saturation Detection: Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) is one of the important vital signs that...
This is a stylish looking watch. It’s sleek, highly functional and water resistant. It has a colored screen. It monitors heart rate 24/7, has built in GPS, and various sports modes, including built in functionality to measure swimming strokes and laps. Water proof up to 5 atmospheres, it can certainly stand up to the kids water needs. It tracks sleep too with an app developed in conjunction with the Harvard medical school. The battery lasts for about 5 days before needing charging and charges in 100 minutes under normal conditions.
In Conclusion – Which fitness trackers for kids is best?
So, which to choose? All of those reviewed are waterproof; but if it’s specifically intended for swimming and measuring laps, then the Huawei Band 4 seems best suited. The fitness tracker that seems most specifically tailored for children is the Garmin Vivofit Jr 2. If I was purchasing a fitness tracker for a younger child, I may be tempted by this, because of the Disney designs, and the game interaction too, I think this is a good way to make fitness fun. For a slightly older child who had outgrown Disney logos, I would buy either the Fitbit or the Huawei Band 4.
Last Updated on October 6, 2020
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Question: I have 3 boys. They are too old for Garmin kids tracker. Besides, the fitbit kids which other trackers let me sync all 3 to one Android phone? If not is there a work around besides needing 3 phones? Thanks
Hi Jackie, thank you for your comment.
Unfortunately, this isn’t something I know a lot about however I have done some research and came across this information on the Google Support pages. This may help you.
https://support.google.com/wearos/answer/6058799?hl=en-GB
Many thanks