LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer, Pink

We bought this as a third birthday gift for our daughter. She loves playing games on my iPad so we figured she would love this - and we were totally right! She only has two games right now (Tangled and Pup Pals, or something like that) and she begs to play them both all throughout the day. She already knows how to turn this on and use it by herself, which has been great for car trips and independent play while I'm getting things done around the house. I had read negative reviews about the batteries and battery life but so far we haven't had any issues. I was also a little worried she wouldn't understand how to use the stylus since she hasn't seen one before, but she picked it up so easily and now uses it like a pro.When we bought this, we were deciding between the LeapPad2 and the LeapPad3. The 2 is much cheaper than the 3 but the 3 has the rechargeable batteries. Since our daughter is only 3 and not the gentlest on her toys, spending only about $40 on this as opposed to nearly $100 worked better for us. If you have older children and you think that they'll drain the batteries faster, than it might be worth the extra $60. The 2 is really perfect for young kids though since it's very durable and on the cheaper side. We also try to limit her screen time so she isn't allowed to play this that much throughout the day - I think that helps conserve the batteries and may be a reason we haven't had any trouble with them yet.

After careful review of this one and the other tablet for kids, we chose this one for my 3 year old daughter for Christmas. We are not disappointed and my daughter loves it. The graphics and voices are clear. There are so many things to choose from when considering what to download/purchase for this tablet. There's a variety of games, videos, etc for different ages and levels. The stylus is attached with a strap to the tablet, which is a bonus I didn't realize. She is finding it easy to use, with minimal help. It comes with four apps available for download after purchase and hooking it up to the leapfrog website. The fifth one is the choice of the parents and child, my daughter chose a video that helps teach alphabet letters and sounds. It's sturdy (because unfortunately it's already been dropped) and not completely slippery (but it's large for small hands) so I'm looking into buying a gel cover to help with the grip. The camera is fun, front and back, but she is just starting to get the hang of working the angles to take pictures because of the size and placement of the camera (compared to taking pics on my phone which is easier to manipulate). We were able to choose her age level (early preschool) on the tablet and we can change it as she gets older to help with challenging her more. My almost 2 year old is already interested in it lol. I would recommend this product for sure. It's exactly what we were looking for to help my 3 year old start preparing her skills for school and to challenge her current abilities.

Totally worth the $. 1 downfall...it doesn't come with a power cord. Spend the $ and buy one or you'll be going through batteries like crazy. My daughter is newly 4, and loves this thing. Totally knows how to work it and play all the games. The games are age appropriate, and even if your child isn't at a learning level you think they should/could be, this will get them there. The games are a tad pricey. It's super easy to set up on your computer. Also, I've found it better to download/purchase the games off the leap frog website and sync them with the leappad rather than lug around all the tiny inserts you buy. Get the case as well to be safe. My daughter dropped it and nothing happened, but I want that $98 purchase to last lol.

We purchased 4(!) of these for our kids for Christmas 2012. Our kids range in age from 3 years to 6 years. This has been a great investment. Our kids have learned math and reading skills, behavior, manners, etc. It has offered hours and hours of enjoyment. My husband downloaded multiple apps for each LeapPad2 to tailor each to each of our kids individual learning levels. My 3 year old has learned her alphabet, and phonetic sounds of the alphabet, and my 6 year old has increased his reading and math skills. In the house, in the car, on MANY airplane rides, this has been an AMAZING investment for our kids!Just about a week ago, my 5 year old dropped her LeapPad2 and cracked the screen. I read online from other parents whose children cracked their screen that they called customer service and they got help for it! I gave it a try and I am happy to report that although a cracked screen is not covered under warranty, they were willing to offer us a one time replacement of the unit! I wrote a number onto the screen, emailed them a picture of the cracked screen with the number and in 7-10 days we will receive a replacement unit!We have many LeapFrog products and have always been happy. Now, after having to work with their customer service team, I know we will continue to purchase LeapFrog products in the future. Such a great buy!!!

I knew I had to buy this for my daughter for Christmas. So glad I chose this over related products. It works wonderfully for her; she loves the games, taking photos, personalizing it, and especially playing with the little pet! She also loves the Rolly Polly game; she's always showing me how well she's doing. No complaints; this item is great!If you're buying this, make sure to pick up a rechargeable battery pack with charger ** it's a must-have! The battery life for these is terrible! About 8 hours for 4 AA if you're lucky; and if you're child loves this as much as my daughter - it adds up to a lot of batteries! We got our charger set from Toys R Us for $44; I've seen it for $30 at Best Buy.EDIT: The kids have been enjoying this Leaped for three years now! It's held up nicely; still works like the day we bought it, plus a few scratches and such. :)