Are these easy enough for a 5 year old to use?
1865395
We bought these for our eight-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. They would work with a five-year-old if he Had some technology skills. It's very easy to use and very very nice if you have a big property on which the kids can roam.
1865396
Hi Carol, Yes these radios are easy enough for a 5 year old to use. However I would recommend something more durable though. My only concern is that if these were to be dropped, the battery pack will not fit back into the radio. During a test that I performed myself at school, I dropped one from a typical height of about 4 ft. and the battery pack did not fit in properly. The reasoning be that the metal hooks that the pack slides into to hold the battery in place were bent. Then again, for the price, with a few clicks, it can be yours. So yes easy to use, just remind everybody to be gentle. Hope this helps, please don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions!
1865397
yes, I would think most or all 5 year olds can be taught how to use them. do not under estimate a young child's brain. at 2 years of age, I taught my son how to turn on the tv, turn to channel 3, turn on the VCR, insert his favorite movie, rewind then press play ( adjust volume of course). to a 5 year old, working these radios should be child's play . :D
1865398
Hi Carol, Yes these radios are easy enough for a 5 year old to use. However I would recommend something more durable though. My only concern is that if these were to be dropped, the battery pack will not fit back into the radio. During a test that I performed myself at school, I dropped one from a typical height of about 4 ft. and the battery pack did not fit in properly. The reasoning be that the metal hooks that the pack slides into to hold the battery in place were bent. Then again, for the price, with a few clicks, it can be yours. So yes easy to use, just remind everybody to be gentle. Hope this helps, please don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions! Hi Carol, Yes these radios are easy enough for a 5 year old to use. However I would recommend something more durable though. My only concern is that if these were to be dropped, the battery pack will not fit back into the radio. During a test that I performed myself at school, I dropped one from a typical height of about 4 ft. and the battery pack did not fit in properly. The reasoning be that the metal hooks that the pack slides into to hold the battery in place were bent. Then again, for the price, with a few clicks, it can be yours. So yes easy to use, just remind everybody to be gentle.... » Read More Hi Carol, Yes these radios are easy enough for a 5 year old to use. However I would recommend something more durable though. My only concern is that if these were to be dropped, the battery pack will not fit back into the radio. During a test that I performed myself at school, I dropped one from a typical height of about 4 ft. and the battery pack did not fit in properly. The reasoning be that the metal hooks that the pack slides into to hold the battery in place were bent. Then again, for the price, with a few clicks, it can be yours. So yes easy to use, just remind everybody to be gentle. Hope this helps, please don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions! « Show Less
1865399
Sure they are, just charge them up, pick a channel, push the button and talk. Just try to keep them out of the weather like rain, mud and cold weather. I know how much abuse a 5 year old can give to a toy. but these are not toys and if you drop or kick'em around they are not going to last long.
1049432
I bought these for my daughter's 3 year old preschool class as a request by her teacher. I wasn't there when they actually used them, but I'm sure they'd be fine for 5-7 year olds.
1907348
absolutely. i have used them since my daughter was 2. She doesn't mind them at all and the size is perfect for kids!
163227
Our daughter was 5 when we got ours--mainly for plane trips and some car trips. I haven't tried them myself, but she loves them.
758470
I purchased them for my Grandson and they seem to work fine for him....he is only 6. :)
1635827
I guess it would depend on how much strength the 5 year old has. I bought it for my grandsons who are 9 and 11. They didn't have a hard time with it.
1075502
I think they can...my 4 year old Grandson likes to rock on it so I so not think that a 5 year old could too!
2221274
My grandson is 6. These are real usable tools on a small scale, perfect for him. Please know, his dad is always involved when the tools are being used. So far they have made a birdhouse, an airplane, and a car with kits purchased online and from craft store. My grandson is a little young to use these tools himself at this point, however, he is always ready to fix things with his tools. I would say up to age 10 would find these tools exciting to use.
47545
I bought this set for my 5 year old and he did fine with it! It took a week but he did it!! :)
320910
It depends on your child's hand but they fit 5-8 year olds hands pretty consistently. They are a great size for little hands!
438567
They are perfect for kids 5 and up. Light enough for them to carry w/ very little bulk to them. Hope this helps.....
858860
Yep. As long as they aren't the type of 5 year old who puts small things in their mouth. Some adult help with instructions may be helpful
1340561
yes they would work, but they are not fun for kids, my boys got them last year and NEVER use them! the idea is great, but not a good product!
1705579
If the 5 year old likes to build and/or then knock down these would be perfect!
206022
Nope. I got these for four 5-year olds and they were ready right out of the box.
141075
I used them on my 2 year old. My kids started using them independently at 5. Easy to use.
752216
If the 5 year old can grasp the concept of how a two way radio works then yes. These two way radios are not complex at all in my opinion. Also, I highly suggest rechargeable batteries.