iPad cases for kids
29 December 12
With all the kipis we have in the hands of small children, keeping them safe and protected is a priority. We’ve tried several different ipad covers and have settled on two models as the best for our family’s needs.
Gumdrop Drop Tech
This is my overall pick for a child’s kipi case. The protective shell and screen protector are designed really well to make this a winner. The Gumdrop case has particularly good access to all ipad buttons, and flaps cover the power port and earphone socket to keep the whole device water-resistant. The screen protector means that a whole breakfast can spill on top of the case without any liquid touching the device. That’s great!
The design is quite similar to that of the Otterbox Defender, but our Otterbox fell apart in several months of heavy usage, whereas the Gumdrop Drop Tech is still taking the knocks as it travels with us.
M-Edge SuperShell
The girls are quite particular about the colours of their things, and where the Gumdrop cases’ colours are muted, the SuperShell cases are bright. This case is also fantastic for younger kids’ handling as it has easy-grip sides.
The SuperShell lacks a screen-protector, however, and the moulding of the case makes it harder to plug in the power cord and almost impossible to use ear-phones. But for younger children who rely on a parent to do these things — and for those kids who are particular about their colours — the SuperShell is a good choice. It takes hard knocks really well, even protecting the device against toddler-tantrum-throws!
If the colour choices provided by Gumdrop satisfies, I’d highly recommend their cases. Our experiences with Otterbox, Big Grips and Belkin cases have lead me to believe they are inferior in every way to both the Gumdrop and SuperShell models.
Although I’ve run out of dates in 2012, I haven’t covered all the topics that record our first year of kipis, so I’ll continue to do this in 2013. Look forward to reading which apps our girls are using and other things that keep them busy on their devices.
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1 · Katrina · 7 January 2013, 20:30
Does the gumdrop case “bounce” as well as the supershell? We are seriously looking into and Ipad for us adults and one for Tahlia first up with the plan to upgrade the other girls as their cheaper tablets bust. I loved how well the supershell seemed to take the impact but I do like the waterproofness of the gumdrop.
2 · Lauren Fisher · 8 January 2013, 10:41
That’s a good question, Katrina.
No, the SuperShell definitely “bounces” better. The Gumdrop has padded edges, but I don’t know if it would take hard knocks as well as the SuperShell.
3 · Lara · 12 April 2014, 06:53
I prefer the Supershell, it is way more bouncy. I have mine since 2011 and believe me it has been bouncing a lot :-)
But have a look at www.bebook.net.au, they not only have the supershell but also other cases for kids that look great.