Best Tablet Cases for Kids

If you decided to buy the $50 Fire 7 tablet instead of the Kids Edition model, you can still get a case made just for your new slate. As its name implies, Amazon's own FreeTime Kid-Proof Case is designed with little hands in mind, made of a durable silicone for protection from bumps and bruises. If you bought your Fire tablet before May 2017, you'll probably want a case for 6th (2016) or 5th (2015) generation Fire.

If your kid keeps throwing or dropping their tablet in the car, you'll probably see this headrest-mounted tablet holder and wonder "where this been all my life?" It's also useful if you've got more than one tyke in the backseat, because now they can't argue over who gets to use it, and they'll just have to watch the same show together. Holds most 9.7-inch tablets, including the iPad 2, 3, and 4.

This case in the shape of an adorable penguin offers whimsy, protection and convenience. Tux fits iPad Air, Air 2 tablets with a free-standing design so your child can prop it up and then sit back to watch their favorite shows. It's also made of the durable and dense EVA foam so it will protect the slate from all the drops, falls and bumps your kid will throw at it. The case also features an adjustable car headrest strap for when you want to turn the backseat of your car into a living room.

Available in red or orange, the Speck iGuy is made of flexible EVA foam that protects your iPad 1, 2, 3 or 4 against drops and other impacts. He stands at attention on his chubby little legs, and his arms make squishy handles. Plus, he's super cute.

Made of heavy-duty, dense EVA foam, the Okstation EVA Drop-Proof iPad mini Case for Baby is ready for your infant's fists of fury. The grip handles are perfect for little hands, or for Mom and Dad. Also, the kickstand means you can prop the tablet up for hands-free use.

What kid (and what adult, really?) doesn't love Legos? Made by Belkin, the Lego Builder Case for the iPad mini (1, 2 or 3) protects the tablet from bumps and bruises. Plus, the case has an official blue Lego back plate your child can use to build cool things. Choose from yellow, red or green shells.

For younger kids, animals tend to be a big hit. This Griffin KaZoo case for iPad mini, mini 2 and mini 3 transforms a tablet into an adorable fox. The KaZoo case has wide feet so that it can stand up on its own. This also gives a slight angle when the device is lying down, so it's easy for your child to draw or interact with on-screen content ergonomically. A matching stylus, sold separately, fits neatly into a hole at the bottom of the feet so your child doesn't lose the pen while playing.

This universal case will work with any 7-inch tablet, and it comes in colors including pink, dark blue, black, green, light blue, light pink and orange. Its back cover is made of a soft silicone material, making the case shock-resistant and anti-fingerprint. Your child won't have any issues plugging in accessories, such as earbuds, either, thanks to the cutouts for full access to tablet ports.

One way to make it a little easier for your child to hold on to a tablet is to invest in a case with a handle. The Fintie Slim Shell Case Cover comes with just that — an easy-to-grab handle — and the Fintie can also be used as a stand. This cover is composed of a heavy-duty EVA foam to endure wear and tear over time. It can fit a wide range of 7-inch tablets, and it has convenient cutouts for buttons and controls.

This case is designed to fit most 7-inch tablets, and your little one will have his or her choice of colors, including red, hot pink, purple, blue and lime green. Its anti-slip silicone design is made for easy grasping, meaning your child may be less likely to drop the tablet on the go. But you can rest assured, thanks to the Turpro's shock-resistant soft silicone material, that the tablet will be fine in case drops do happen.

Cute cases are great, but you also need protection. The Big Bang case from Logitech maintains a kid-friendly weight and a slim design but still offers impact protection for falls from up to 4.6 feet. That's thanks to the shock-absorbent material that lines the edges and the screen cover. It's helpful that the liner, which activates the iPad Air's sleep/wake function, is wipeable for the inevitable spill.