I love that you can download games wirelessly rather than having to connect it to a computer all the time.

However, once turned on and set up – which takes about 20 minutes – using the LeapPad3 is fairly self-explanatory.This package consists of 3 x LeapPad Learning Games and a choice of Green or Purple Gel protection skins for the LeapPad 3 console. In addition to games, apps and web content, the LeapPad3 also features dual 2 MP cameras, 480p video recording, 4 GB on-board memory and built-in tutorials. We the LeapPad we received a Disney Frozen reading game (sold separately), which went down very well as my niece is a massive Frozen fan (like most 4 year olds). In the past, we have tried the Leappad Ultra (this year replaced by the Ultra XDi) and also the closest competitor, the Innotab in its various forms so it was a very interesting comparison.

It’s also had to put up with a lot of sticky fingers poking at its screen, but it’s still lived to tell the tale. The LeapPad has proven a hit in this house, with my little ones and me, not least because it’s a toy that’s both exciting and educational. One of the pre-loaded apps, Pet Chat allows kids to use the feature by using a series of ready-to-go phrases like ‘I’m great! This is very cool and allows children to chat via the app, if they both have a LeapPad with wifi connection and are in the same room.

Parents can even monitor the learning progress of their child to find out how he or she is developing during play. Press on the pick a profile page on the icon with 3 people on it that’s the parent setting then do the 196backpace87.