What tablet for 8 year old

[LosingGrip]

We're thinking of getting a tablet for my partners eight year old for kids YouTube and suchlike.

I had an old iPad (2012ish) that we tried and that didn't play the new apps (or kids YouTube).

Looking at secondhand as it will end up broken and proberly from CEX.

Needs to have good parental controls.

What would be the youngest iPad we could get? Other half likes Apple and I don't think I'll get her to swab to Samsung or something.

[wyson]

iPad 7th gen is the oldest iPad that will still run the latest iOS18. That might drop off the supported list next year or the year after however. Should still run most apps for another few years.

Biggest issue about getting an older iPad like that is the battery might be on its way out. I always buy brand new or practically new manufacturer refurbished items for this reason.

[LosingGrip]

Thanks .

[SteveKTMer]

Appe parental controls are very good: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/105121

[andygo]

In my experience the best tablet for an 8 year old is a mild sleeping pill...

[Craikeybaby]

My 8 year old has an 9th Generation iPad, his little brother has a 10th Generation, which is better, and has a USB-C connector, rather than Lightning. The parental controls are good.

[hellorent]

Got one of these when on offer for £133, very impressed with it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/DOOGEE-Android-unlocking-...

[sgrimshaw]

Amazon Fire Kids Pro edition might be worth a look.

2 year "worry free" warranty ... if it breaks, they replace it for free.