LeapPad - too early, right?

[raynes]

H informed me yesterday that my BIL and SIL want to go in together to get Owen a LeapPad for Christmas.

My gut reaction is "um, no?" but H is all "well, he loves to play with our phones".  And apparently SIL can get $40.

I feel like this is a way better gift for next Christmas than this one.  I don't think this is really the kind of toy that I want my kid playing with all the time right now, and I don't think he'd be all that into.  Maybe for a few minutes?

What do probies have to say?  I feel like H doesn't really care what my opinion is, because he thinks it's neat.

Am I being silly to say no?  I mean, I don't have to give it to Owen now, we could always just hang on to it until I think he's ready?

[greenkitty98]

I say let them get it. If you don't want him playing with it now, you can just put it away until you are ready to give it to him.

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[EnchantedSoul]

DS1 had one before he got his Kindle Fire. We let LO play with it from time to time, he doesn't really know what he's doing. He works the Kindle and the iPad better.

I did see a Sesame Street game at Toys R Us, maybe you can try that first? Otherwise, just put it up til later. I don't like to tell people not to buy what they want. I'm pretty leniant though.

[nilex0102]

I would wait just because by the time he uses it there will probably be a newer version with more features.

[pinkpeony6210]

We bought one for both girls, although Kate's isn't the same model as the one we bought for Ella. She always wants to do what her big sister is doing, so we figured we'd avoid any jealousy by buying her one.

[Deleted]

I would let them get it. J plays apps on my phone all the time pretty successfully. It's not the same, but he could surprise you. Plus you could always put it up until you think he's ready.

[unclejesse]

My mom is getting one for A. I say if they are willing to get it, let them!

[raynes]

Well alright then! Thank you guys for helping me see the other side of the argument.

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Nov 28, 2013 9:36:56 GMT -5 nilex0102 said:

I would wait just because by the time he uses it there will probably be a newer version with more features.

This is what I would say. I want one for Ada but not for over a year and I'm sure by then they will have a new one with better features.

[ruby412]

V got one for her 1st birthday. We haven't opened it yet but I keep meaning too.