The Garmin Vivofit jr 2 may well be a fitness tracker for kids, but it needs a grown up on hand to make the most of its best features. It does the basics well and I did find my nephew got into the idea of racking up those higher step count scores. Whether he will stick to it long term, I’m not so sure – just like any other kid, he can quickly lose interest in things. Its real charm is in the unique features like creating chores and the rewards system – these features need adult involvement to make sure they’re put to good use, but they can be really rewarding. Until Fitbit decides to join the fitness tracker for kids game, Garmin’s Vivofit jr 2 is your best option. It’s not perfect and it might be a little pricey for some, but it’s as close to the complete package as you can get right now.

The Garmin Vivofit jr 2 is the company’s second generation fitness trackerthat’s back once again to get kids to keep active. Just like Garmin’s trackers for grown-ups (Vivofit 4 or the Vivosport) it covers the basics like counting steps and monitoring sleep. The approach to those features is done a little differently for minds with shorter attention spans.
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