LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Disney Princess Bundle

Product Information

The LeapPad 2 was released in the summer of 2012, and it is the 10th installation of LeapFrog's LeapPad series.

This was easy to install (literally just put the chip into the device) and the both boys spent all day on it. As grown-ups, we value thinness, sleek lines and slick, metallic finishes, but in the LeapPad’s market the chunky plastic approach makes more sense. Disney Pixar Cars 2 teaches measurement, patterns, graphs, sequencing and problem-solving skills - all during a car race.The LeapPad chewed through 4 AA batteries at an astonishing rate, but there have apparently been improvements in the LeapPad2 in terms of battery consumption. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. By balancing fun games with learning games, your child can better understand his needs as a learner. With a 500MHz processor, performance is up to running simple 2D games and videos, but even here the motion isn’t always 100% smooth. I liked the educational aspect of it, whereby he can play games and learn at the same time and this is exactly what he does.

But what makes LeapPad especially helpful for children with ADHD, is its multi-faceted, multi-purposed functionality. Since the Leap Pad has a variety of age and content-specific games and extended activity bundles, the opportunities for exploring academic content areas are vast. That said, you have to wonder: with cheaper apps, better hardware and access to more books and video, wouldn’t a grown-up tablet be a better long-term bet? I love Phineas and Ferb, and while my 5 year old is slowly discovering this gem of a show, he just doesn't yet quite get all of the humor. There are now two thin bars on the side of the device (one near the top, one near the bottom) to tie the string attached to the stylus, depending on whether the user is left- or right-handed.I handed the box to my 2 year old – I thought he was going to gnaw through the box once he realized what was inside – and my 5 year old began to fuss.