Fitbit Ace 3 Activity-Tracker for Kids 6+ One Size, Black/Racer Red

*April 2022 update at the end*We’ve had this Fitbit Ace 3 since launch, and I’d like to point out a few of the upgrades when compared to the Fitbit Ace 2:- More rounded / Curved shape, seems like it would feel more comfortable to wear. The part to tuck in the strap is also better, strap doesn’t come out as often if your kid had that issue- Better screen - the animations and display look better- Longer battery life. It is now 8 days instead of 6, and the battery noticeably lasts much longer- New animated faces (a few), with apparently Minion licensed content and straps coming soon- No more one button on the left. Both left and right side have these two touch sensors which can be used for going back to the menu or activating the water lock- Waterproofing has been improved to a depth of 50m, but if your kid is going for a swim, they’ll have to turn on the water lock (long press of both sensors, and then double tap screen when it asks you to)- Still connects seamlessly with the Fitbit app and kids view mode etc.- BIGGEST UPGRADE: Fitbit has since the last 2-3 years moved to bad charging connectors in my opinion, the old Alta 2 ones were the best. The Ace 2 and Inspire use magnetic chargers made of plastic but they don’t hold well. With the Ace 3, they’ve added two clips that hold the charger in place. Not sure if other new fitbit chargers have this, but this is a big upgrade from the old Ace 2 charger which was not easy to hold in placeAll in all, neat upgrades to the best kids tracker out there, at the same price point as before!July 2021 update: as promised, Fitbit has updated the app to include new Minion animated faces! Kid loves it, thanks! :)April 2022 update: alright guys, the Fitbit Ace 3 that we have is going strong. Through sports, getting wet, and the daily wear and tear of a 6 year old. But CHECK THIS.. the battery life is just INCREDIBLE. This Ace 3 holds charge for 3-4 weeks easily. Easily. I’m curious to hear other peoples experience as we have a day one device, but I’m just blown away. They said the battery life was upgraded to 8 days, but going almost a month without charge is just amazing. Well done, Fitbit. Well done.

I was looking for a replacement for a Garmin Vivo Fit 2 after it failed. We've only had it in service a few days, but my daughter really likes it (she likes the ability to switch to the Minon watch face, and we've had some "steps" competitions). I purchased this watch as some of the other kids watches are extremely oversized in my opinion. I also like the simplicity of this watch's design and functions. My daughter was intuitively able to understand how to navigate through the functions right out of the box.The watch connected to the smartphone app right away and syncing has worked every time without issue. I think this is one of the best options on the market based on compact size (sized appropriately for smaller wrists), functions (we didn't want a true "smart watch", or even one that pretends to be a smart watch), brand name/durability, and price.IMO kids of this age don't need additional exposure to screens or games. Make them go do physical play and use their imaginations. The main features we wanted were something that could show the time, a step counter, and a timer. My daughter uses the timer to make sure she's getting her daily reading minutes in and this allows her to be more autonomous when doing this.I do wish there were more band styles available though. For example, I wish there were stretchy silicone/rubber bands like there were for the Vivo Fit 2. Maybe they are available and I just haven't found them yet.

I like it for my son but... I had to lie about his age ( I had to put it in he was 12 instead of 13 on the app) because the app and watch are set up to only work on a parents account and once the child turns thirteen the app tries to force him to have his own account. The watch will not let it be set up on a private account for a thirteen year old. It was very inconvenient. It has held up well to being banged around and being in water. It was easy for my child to learn how to use. It does not break up the sleep tracking like their other Fitbits. It will only tell you how many hours he or she slept but it will not tell you how much of that was deep sleep, REM sleep or light sleep. I think it is a bit expensive for what it offers and the hoops you have to jump through if your child is 13 or almost 13 are no fun. I would only recommend if you can find it for sale like 50% off.