The best cameras for kids

A great camera for kids, it has 28 different photo frames, 11 special special effects and 6 colour filters. It is also USB Rechargeable with a large capacity battery which will allow image or video capture for 2-4 hours. Plus, it includes 5 games to keep your little one entertained and the simple buttons are easily accessible for children to use.

One reviewer commented: "Grandson loved this kids' digital camera. It's packed full of features (frames and filters) which you wouldn't expect from such a small inexpensive device."

There is also £15 off the Groov-e Kids Digital HD Camera in blue

This VTech KidiZoom Studio camera is great for children. Not only is it an easy-to-use camera for capturing memories, but your child can record videos, create different scenes with the green screen and play games. It even comes with a tripod so they can take their own pictures.

One review said: "Bought for my Grandson's 5th birthday. Excellent camera, appears very easy to use, have not been able to study it as my grandson has been using it continuously!! He's delighted with it, so I am too!!"

More suited towards children aged four and up, the Digital Camera for Beginners is a lightweight, easy-to-use camera with simple settings. It has face detection and takes high-quality images that your child will love looking back on. It's perfect for them to use at home or on days out, and will grow with them over the years, as it has some features that older children will love figuring out how to use.

One review said: "I bought this for my nephew. I was pleasantly surprised that it’s simple to use as well and lightweight. It would be definitely recommended as a first camera or if you are travelling and don't want to lug around an expensive heavy camera."

With 30 frame styles and seven filters to choose from, the YunLone Kids Camera is easy to use and comes with all the accessories your child will need. It comes in a shockproof silicone case too, to withstand being accidentally dropped.

One review said: "This camera is awesome for little fingers, my daughter loves it, it's really easy to use and change from photo to video, and from front camera to selfie camera. There is a large selection of screen images to use within the photos as frames which she loves. It's really good that it comes with the SD card, the memory stick and the neck lanyard, my daughter loves walking around with it around her neck, and there is an easy-to-use clasp to detach the camera when needed."

The VTech KidiZoom Duo Camera is ideal for a first camera for children. It takes high-quality photos and videos, which can even be edited with funny effects or filters. It also has games they can play!

One review said: "This camera is brilliant. Really easy to use for our 3yr old. Battery life is pretty good on it, has loads of different filters on to take cool and wacky photos with. Easily connects to a laptop. Lightweight and has a really cool camera case that you can purchase separately. Clear instructions"

With accessories to decorate the instant print photos and string and pegs to hang them on display, the HiMont Kids Camera Instant Print comes in three funky designs that children will love. They can play games and have the option of taking digital photos too.

One review said: "This is a great camera for kids! It's easy to use and takes great photos and videos. The instant print feature is a lot of fun, and the kids love being able to see their photos right away. The camera also comes with a lot of accessories, including colour pens and photo clips, which are perfect for decorating their photos. Overall, this is a great gift for kids who love photography."

With a cute shockproof protective silicone case, this Hangrui Kids Camera is perfect for toddlers as it's durable with effective anti-fall protection. It comes with six different photo filter options as well as 28 funny frames.

One review said: "Bought for my 3-year-old to bring on a big family trip to Canada so she can join in when I'm sure we'll be taking lots of pictures. So far so good, she loves it!
It's actually smaller than I thought but that's not bad thing, perfect size for her little hands. It seems really durable, she's already dropped it but the silicone case seems very robust."

This Kids Rechargeable Camera has a larger display screen so your little one doesn't have to struggle to look at the pictures they've taken. It has a self-timer, four classic filters and 12 cute frames for photos. It runs for up to 4 hours, so you don't have to worry about constantly charging.

One review said: "For my 5-year-old grandson. His "best present ever" he got the hang of it straight away... Unlike nanny!! Very lightweight but tough. Lasted three days before needing a recharge. Excellent product. I wanted a camera that didn't have games on it!!! He loves taking photos and making videos. Highly recommend."

The Polaroid Now Instant Camera is ideal for children because it's an easy point-and-shoot camera that gives instant results. It has built-in autofocus and captures moments as your child see's them.

One review said: "Bought as a present for my granddaughter, she loves it, takes a good photo."

This Kids Digital Camera looks just like an adult camera but is super easy to use! It has a rotating lens zoom that's easy to use and comes with built-in autofocus. This mini SLR is also lightweight.

One review said: "Highly recommended. I gave this chunky camera to my 3-year-old grandson for Christmas and he refused to put it down. Happily snapped photos all day long. So pleased that I chose this one rather than a child-friendly (decorated) adult camera!"

A really fun digital camera that includes a built-in thermal printer so your little one can print their photos instantly with no drying time required! There's also a 4GB micro-SD card included for lots of storage to store videos and photos. Plus, you can add filters to photos, or customise them with the included coloured markers and stickers.

Reviewer, Jane, said: "Totally brilliant. Rolls of paper last ages, easy to use, forward and selfie camera lens, loads of frames, can take short videos (although we can't figure out how to play them back). Prints instantly, can reprint the same photos again, plus saves the memory card. Image quality is nothing like you would get on your phone, but is okay for what i was expecting. Has been lovely to take pictures with family members over Christmas and they have all got their own little shots to keep and pop on the fridge. Loved that the memory card was included and camera was charged and ready to go from unboxing."

A great camera for kids it includes a built-in thermal printer so you can take a photo and print it instantly. It also includes photo effects, stamps and borders, 3 games, panoramic prints and comic strip maker, all of which are great for encouraging imagination and creativity.  

Commercial Content Writer for Mother & Baby and mum of two, Laura, says: "My seven-year-old enjoys using this camera, especially as she can print the pictures. She particularly likes the comic strip maker and the line drawing effect. It took a little while for her to grasp the features and learn how to use them, but with a bit of practice it was simple and she can use it herself. It is a fun camera for taking digital photos and printing them."

This camera might be designed for kids but it works like any standard digital camera. Your little one will be able to produce fantastic quality photos, even close-up images using the macro lens. Your child will have lots of fun with the selfie lens and also preloaded frames. Plus, it is extremely durable and comes with a shockproof pouch made of high-tensile strength polymers which resist drops, knocks, and bumps. It also supports a microSD card up to 32GB so your little one will be able to take lots of photos and videos.

Laura Healy, Commercial Content Writer at Mother & Baby said: "My four year old loves this camera! It is the perfect size for her little hands and it is incredibly lightweight. She loves going out to the garden with it to take pictures of bugs and with this camera, because it is so simple to use but has great picture quality, she actually takes some great photos. I think we have all been snapped since she started using it and she loves that she can turn it on herself and surprise us by taking our picture when we are not expecting it. To add some of the fun effects or frames, or to swap to Macro mode takes a little bit of support, but she is starting to work it out herself and my seven year old worked it out straight away and is able to help her. The battery life is great and although my girls have been very careful with it and not dropped it (yet!) it feels robust and I think it could definitely withstand a few bumps. It is a great camera for little ones, I definitely recommend it."