Size and weight: They need to be lightweight, portable and where possible, come with the addition of robust and gripped materials to ensure a secure hold, even with small hands. Some children’s walkie talkies also come with lanyards, clips or keyrings, which can help prevent accidental damage or drops when playing.

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Length of range: The range of a walkie talkie is fairly crucial, as it determines how far apart the handsets can be whilst still communicating effectively. Whilst you may find ‘adult’ walkie talkies with a longer range, most children’s walkie talkies have a range of between one and five miles. It is worth remembering however that the range quoted is a maximum, which is more likely to be achieved in wide-open spaces and fields. In built-up surroundings or home environments, the range experienced is likely to be much less.Ease of use: How easy are the walkie talkies to use? Are they intuitive for younger users? Do you need to hold the button down to talk? Some walkie talkies offer Voice Operated Exchange (VOX) capabilities which enable children to send messages without holding down the button to speak. Instead, the microphone stays on and automatically transmits when it registers a voice. VOX can be helpful for younger children who may struggle or forget to hold down the talk button. Battery life: Most walkie talkies require a significant number (3 or 4) batteries in each handset and therefore it’s worth having a steady supply to hand. Some walkie talkies come with a rechargeable lithium battery or can use rechargeable batteries instead. These may be more expensive initially, but can work out cheaper in the long term.