As the child earns points through active play, they can unlock additional levels of play and virtual rewards for their on-screen pet. Inspired by the Partnership for a Healthier America and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, the LeapBand activity tracker gets kids moving and having fun with 50 different challenges, tracking a child's physical moves so the more active a child is, the more points they earn with their virtual pet. The LeapBand wearable activity tracker rose to the top as a top toy this year among thousands of submissions. The TTPM team of experts and toy industry veterans select toys based on their value, longevity and entertainment features. Our incredibly talented team is singularly focused on delivering the highest quality learning experiences possible, and inclusion on the Most Wanted list for the seventh consecutive year is further validation of our mission to help every child reach their potential." "LeapBand encourages and rewards children to get up and active in a fun way, engaging them in activities and games that teach healthy habits. "We are thrilled to have LeapBand recognized as a top holiday item for kids by the esteemed TTPM industry experts," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. LeapBand is going to be a top-selling item this holiday so parents who want to have it for their child this holiday should get it early."
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"LeapFrog has a long history of developing innovative educational entertainment solutions and LeapBand is another example of this legacy. "Every year, we evaluate thousands of children's products and only a select few make our holiday Most Wanted list," said Jim Silver, CEO/editor in chief at TTPM. The annual Most Wanted list designated by TTPM, the leading online resource for all things play, recognizes the holiday's most in-demand toys and children's lifestyle products. (NYSE: LF), the leader in children's educational entertainment, today announced that its new wearable activity tracker for kids, LeapBand, was honored by TTPM as a Most Wanted holiday toy. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. You can also follow LeapFrog on Facebook and Twitter for up to date information and special offers.EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. I have found the LeapBand on for only $24.99! To find out more about the LeapBand check out the LeapFrog website. You can find the LeapBand in stores across Canada and the US.
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The LeapBand comes in pink, blue or green. Parents can add up to 36 more challenges through LeapFrog ConnectĪre your children ready to “Walk like an elephant” or “Dance like a chicken”? If so, the LeapBand is for them!.It comes preloaded with fun active challenges and cool-down challenges.It has a watch feature that helps your child tell time.It’s very easy to use, both my kids got the hang of it in minutes.If necessary, it’s easy to change the time on the LeapFrog Connect site. I love this feature! My child knows she can’t play with her LeapBand during school days and after 8pm. Parents can control when a child can play with the LeapBand by selecting specific times on the LeapFrog Connect site. Your original pet always remains the captain. Joules also earn you new pets to play with and take care of. You can see how many joules your child has by connecting your LeapBand to LeapFrog Connect. The joules can be redeemed for fun virtual rewards for their animal by connecting your LeapBand to the computer. My daughter chose the cat and named it Princess Kitty.Įvery move your child makes earns valuable joules. You can also customize your animal by choosing it’s colour and naming it. You can choose from a cat, dog, dragon, monkey, panda, penguin, robot or unicorn. When you first turn on the LeapBand you can choose from 8 virtual animals.
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You then set up the LeapBand by following the instructions on your computer screen. You start by plugging in the LeapBand to your computer and connecting it to LeapFrog Connect. When you first open the LeapBand you need to set it up. My kids were thrilled to have the opportunity to try out the LeapBand for my gift guide this year. The LeapBand is a fun watch for kids that gets them moving, jumping and having fun. By now you may have heard about the LeapBand by LeapFrog.