It’s top-rated for kids and for good reason: they have a whopping 3km range, eight different channels and three walkie-talkies included to share the fun around. Coming in 10 different colours to suit every personality, these lightweight walkie talkies offer a range of up to 9km in open conditions and a choice of 14 channels to select from – ideal for older children or teenagers who may venture a little further afield. We have a park right outside our house, and while thanks to storms and viruses and all the other things that have been going on in recent weeks they haven’t been able to go out there when they finally can, I know they are going to have so much fun, playing hide and seek and cops, their two favourite games! We have been busy testing out the VTech KidiGear Walkie Talkies, and as with all things we have had from VTech, we are impressed.

The sound quality is surprisingly good, with anti-interference doing a good job at removing any distortion or background static. There is no worry about strangers listening in to conversations or being able to talk to your children, which of course, is always a worry with these sorts of toys. With just five buttons to contend with, our five-year-old got to grips with these in minutes and was even able to explain to our youngest tester how to use them.Not only do they feature a two-way secure digital connection system, they also incorporate five other functions including voice-changing effects, picture messaging and two-player games. Channels: Walkie-talkies that feature lots of channels are convenient if you live in the city or a congested area as you’ll have more chance of finding a free frequency. 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. They’re perfect for your family’s camping trips, for outdoor games, or even just to keep tabs on each other during excursions.

Adults can help with the development of problem solving in young children by directing attention to the potential solution to a problem. If you have younger children and are keen to ensure communication is private and secure, the VTech KidiGear Walkie Talkies are a great choice.Sound quality: Your walkie talkies must offer clear, crisp audio, ideally with a variety of volume settings. Walkie-talkies are not so much a toy as an educational learning tool that can teach kids about radio waves, encourage them to share (walkie-talkies are not much fun to play with alone), and get them out and about exploring nature instead of racking up screen time. As they begin to gain control over their movements infants succeed in reaching for and grasping toys. Instead, we think these are best suited to indoor use – a great way to pass the time on a rainy day. If Harrison, Alex and Ben are in a room together, they’re at each other’s throats, bickering and arguing.

With a range of around 150m, these aren’t a particularly long-range choice, but we found they were great for games of hide and seek and superheroes (naturally), while the reception stretched from inside the house out to the garden without a dip in clarity. With a three-mile range in open settings, there are eight main channels with 99 subchannels to choose from, allowing significant flexibility when finding a vacant one for communication. These child-safe two-way walkie talkies feature a digital connection that keeps your child's conversations secure. For instance, when babies are trying to fit a block through a hole they will twist, turn and push it until it fits through the space.Playing games, whether it is on a computer or with another person can enhance problem solving skills. With an adjustable volume level, a choice of eight channels and a child lock to prevent children from accidentally changing the settings once established, the Kearui Walkie Talkies allow broadcasting to one or multiple units simultaneously. Some walkie talkies come with an integrated torch and LCD backlight, making them more suited to use all around the clock. Though a belt clip is a pretty standard feature, some of these units can be worn as watches, hung around the neck, or attached to a bike or scooter’s handlebar, and many have voice activation, meaning they can be used hands-free. With the larger pack sizes offering flexibility for families, siblings or even parents wanting the reassurance of checking in on two siblings exploring together, the Nestling Walkie Talkies came out as our preferred walkie talkies for kids.