11 Fun And Useful Tech Gadgets To Gift The Parents In Your Life
If there is anyone who needs a little extra tech in their day, it's a busy parent!
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1. A tracking device set because keeping track of your kids, your kids' things, and your own things is...a lot.
The Tile Essentials 4-pack includes two Stickers for gadgets, a Mate for keys and backpacks, and a Slim for wallets or notebooks, and is compatible with iOS and Android.
Get it from Amazon for $66.30.
2. A simple home security camera to help parents sleep better and feel comfortable when out and about.
This small but mighty little camera features day and night video, motion detection, and two-way audio.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
3. Speaking of sleep, a bedside sleep aid that offers guided meditations, white noise, and gentle alarms because a well-rested parent is a happy parent.
Get it from Hatch for $129.95.
5. A fitness tracking device to count all the steps you clock after chasing around a toddler, cleaning up toys, or running after your kid who forgot their homework (or all of the above).
Get it from Best Buy for $29.99 (available in black and pink).
6. A light and ultra-portable tablet for plenty of road trip and errand-running entertainment for kids (and thus peaceful car rides for parents).
The Fire HD 8 Tablet has a battery life of up to 12 hours.
Get it from Amazon for $89.99 (available in four colors).
8. A sleek-looking wireless charging station that doubles as a phone sanitizer because what is better than your device being powered up AND germ-free?
Available in white or matte black.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $80.
9. While we're talking about germs, a cute little handwashing timer to remind you and your kids to scrub for the full recommended 20 seconds.
Classical music will play while you lather up.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $11.
10. A smart screwdriver with 33 different bits so you always have the right size tool to replace the batteries in your kids' toys.
Say goodbye to rummaging through the tool set for hours on end. And all you have to do is push to start it.
Get it from Amazon for $54.99.
11. And a s'mores maker to enjoy some sweet treats together as a family.
Or alone after the kids go to bed. No judgment either way.
Get it from Amazon for $23.49.