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Pedometer for kids?
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The Garmin Vivofit Jr is kind of pricey, but it's the first I've seen aimed at kids. My co-worker's 10 year old daughter seemed to do well with a Fitbit Alta. My 8 year old stepson wears one of my old Fitbit flexes sometimes. For the most part, every young person I've given a Fitbit to seems to wear it for about a week, then gets bored and takes it off.1
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Maybe buy an inexpensive one to see if she sticks with it, and then invest in a Fitbit or Garmin when you're sure it's not just a passing fad?0
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This one from Unicef turns your kid's steps into funding for malnourished children. You can buy it at Target, but not sure how much.
http://unicefkidpower.org/about/#.WGurBvkrLcs2 -
Google "Pedometer" there are some cheap ones out there. I don't recommend shelling out the cash for a Fitbit on an 8 year old.
Here's one for $20
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/homedics-reg-hip-and-pocket-pedometer/1043711093?skuId=43711093&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_beautywellness_&adpos=1o2&creative=43742629909&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&product_id=43711093&gclid=Cj0KEQiAtK3DBRCBxt-Yxduq5p4BEiQAbFiaPRECA3JeIZ5P-tG4bbETRhGSVgzEJO92uDPwY7nr-lMaAmZF8P8HAQ0 -
I found a $30 one at Marshalls. My 8yo son is happy with it and loves tracking his steps daily.0
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We got the Vivofit Jr. He/we love it BUT the damn band is SMALL.
I'm waiting for the XL band to show up...0 -
I have this.
Ozeri 4x3motion Digital Pocket 3D Pedometer with Tri-Axis Technology
It works for counting steps and is not expensive.0
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