The ZooFamily, Zoo Friends Digital Camera for Kids, Bear

What it is: The Zoo Friends Bear is a lightweight, easy-to-use digital camera designed especially for little hands. With 32MP photo quality, video recording and fun creative filters, it's a lovely first camera for children to explore photography and capture the world around them. It's protected by a soft, eco-friendly silicone cover that's PVC-free and phthalate-free, which can be removed and washed when needed. The rechargeable battery means it's ready for plenty of adventures without constantly replacing batteries.

Why we love it: A brilliant first camera for little explorers. We love that it's simple enough for younger children to use independently, while still giving them the freedom to take photos, record videos and experiment with fun filters. The soft, washable cover is a big plus for busy little hands, and we love that every ZooFamily camera purchased helps plant a tree.

Every child is different, but we recommend this camera for ages 3–7 years.