Wired Kids

These electronics will entertain your pint-size computer whiz.

For Preschoolers
Can't bring yourself to hand over your iPad? Now you on't have to. The touch-screen LeapPad has a music player, a camera, and lots of educational games. (4 to 9 years, $100; leapfrog.com)

For Big Kids

Designed specifically for kids, this sturdy computer is both drop-and spill-resistant. Your child will love the touch screen that rotates into tablet form for playing games (15 are included); you'll dig the safety software. (8 years +, $600; peeweepc.com)

For Little Ones

Your future Bill Gates will have a great time banging on this colorful keyboard. Baby's Learning Laptop also has an interactive light-up screen that teaches shapes and emotions (6 to 36 months, $16; vtechkids.com)