Mp3 recorder for kids

December 17, 2009 1:11 PM

My daughter would love a toy like the Fischer Price tape recorder from my childhood. A simple sturdy mp3 recorder with a microphone that can be operated by a small child. Does that perfect gift exist? My google skills turn op nothing.
posted by FidelDonson to technology (4 answers total)

Weird, I've seen video cameras and still cameras for kids as young as three, and an mp3 player safe for six month olds but nothing like you describe. If she isn't too young, an Iriver might work, but IIRC the buttons are pretty small and it might have taken a few steps to record something.
posted by drezdn at 1:35 PM on December 17, 2009

They still make it, under a different brand. Or just get yourself an old school tape player with big buttons.

I dont see mp3-specific recorders but there are a few voice recorders aimed at children:

http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-NVR123-IC-Message-Digital-Recorder/dp/B002TK1H3S/ref=pd_sbs_t_3

http://www.amazon.com/KB-Gear-Digital-Audio-Recorder/dp/B000050AVU/ref=pd_sbs_t_8

http://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Recorder/dp/B0017J6J44/ref=pd_sbs_t_5

http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Tech-76012-B-Bop-Personal/dp/B000UTCCXE/ref=pd_sbs_t_13
posted by damn dirty ape at 2:04 PM on December 17, 2009

Remembering my first Sony are we? So did I, and as luck would have these sturdy toys can be found at fleamarkets so my daughter has one. You can find one on ebay right now.
posted by dabitch at 3:00 PM on December 17, 2009

If you are looking for an MP3 player designed for kids check out SweetPea http://www.sweetpeatoyco.com/ Also Fisher Price made an MP3 player for kids but I think it's discontinued so you might have to look around for a used one.
posted by Flacka at 6:16 PM on December 17, 2009