There's no denying that of all the toys for children available, Nintendo has been a huge part of childhoods over the years, so if you're looking for a Nintendo Switch to buy, it's good to consider what kid friendly switch games are available too.
Different consoles and video games are often popular amongst children and the great thing about a Nintendo Switch is you can take it on the go, making it great for travel. It even has three modes which also allows you to play it on the TV. But when it comes to games, it can be hard to know what will be child-friendly and easy for them to play.
You don't want to choose a game that is text heavy or is complicated to follow, so age appropriate games are the perfect kid friendly switch games to choose.
Best kid friendly switch games at a glance:
• Best dog and cat kid friendly switch game: Little Friends: Cats and Dogs - buy here on Amazon
• Best long lasting kid friendly switch game: Minecraft- buy here on Amazon
• Best classic kid friendly switch game: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - buy here on Amazon
• Best easy to use kid friendly switch game: My Friend Peppa Pig - buy here on Amazon
Best TV show kid friendly switch games
Description
Is your little one ready to save the day? The PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay! game is
Pros
- Play as different pups on different missions
- Easy instructions to follow
Cons
- Some mentioned they wish it had more levels
Best dog and cat kid friendly switch games
Description
If your little one keeps asking for a dog or a cat, then the Little Friends: Dogs & Cats would
Pros
- Their very own pets
- Helps teach about responsibility
Cons
- Small children may need support in teaching commands
Best relaxing kid friendly switch games
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Description
This game isn't just for adults, but Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a wonderful and relaxing
Pros
- More than one person can live on the island (up to eight per switch)
- Never ending game
Cons
- Younger children may need support at setting the game up
Best kid friendly switch games for animal lovers
Description
The My Universe: Pet Clinic helps young veterinarians treat and care for animals and helps to
Pros
- Help take care of animals
- Inspire a veterinary profession
Cons
- There's quite a lot of text to read through at time, smaller children may need help
5. Minecraft
Best kid friendly switch games that'll last
Description
You've probably heard of Minecraft and while you might think it's mainly for older children, it's
Pros
- Create your own farm
- Explore a whole world with caves and jungles
- Creative and survival mode
Cons
- Survival mode might be too complicated for young children
Best downloadable kid friendly switch games
Description
Carnival Games are so much fun and the fact you can play them at home with this game can bring so
Pros
- Multiplayer options
- Up to 20 games to play
Cons
- No game card, just a code
Best classic kid friendly switch games
Description
A classic game that most parents will have played as children too! Donkey Kong Country: Tropical
Pros
- Seven worlds to explore
- Multiplayer and single player options
Cons
- Some mentioned it was quite easy to complete
Best PJ Masks kid friendly switch games
Description
This PJ Masks: Heroes of The Night is a great game for beginners. Visit eight familiar locations
Pros
- Easy for beginners
- Stop the baddies and save the day
Cons
- Some mentioned the character voices were a little different
Best easy to follow kid friendly switch games
Description
Your child will love staring in their own little Peppa Pig story. My Friend Peppa Pig lets your
Pros
- Play with Peppa
- Create your own character
- Explore Peppa's world
Cons
- Some mentioned the character voices were noticeably different
Best Yoshi kid friendly switch games
Description
A simple game that's easy for children to follow. The Yoshi's Crafted World allows your child to
Pros
- Explore different areas with Yoshi
- Easy to follow and fun to play
- Plenty of side quests
Cons
- Some mentioned the colours were a bit more muted than they were vibrant
Which Nintendo Switch should I buy?
If you've found kid friendly switch games that you want to buy, you might be wondering which console to get. While the Nintendo Switch Lite has many similar features, it is smaller than the Nintendo Switch Console and doesn't have detachable joy sticks, or a TV mode play option.
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Description
One review said: "Great portable, quality hand held device & ALOT of game options & reasonable
Pros
- So many game choices
- Fun the whole family
- Three ways to play
Cons
- Children should be supervised when using
What age should a child have a switch?
While a lot of the games are suitable for children aged three and over, the switch itself might be a little complicated to use. For independent play, the Nintendo switch is ideal for children aged six and older, but children as young as four years old and three can also play, but with support from a grown up.
Samantha Ball is a Product & Lifestyle Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.