When looking for the best way to entertain kids with video, you have no shortage of options. YouTube probably comes to mind first, but while it offers a dedicated YouTube Kids app that lets grown-ups manage what children watch, many parents have concerns with the age range assigned to some videos and adult content sneaking past the censors. However, there are many other streaming apps that are better at delivering kid-safe videos. Most of the apps have standard features, such as a password-protected adult section to set controls and screen time limits, as well as content curated by age.
Although these apps offer some protection and curated content, the bottom line is that no one service is perfect at keeping kids from viewing age-inappropriate videos. Adults must supervise their children and have ongoing conversations about what to do if they stumble across something upsetting.
After testing the top contenders with both kids and adults, we recommend these eight streaming apps for kids up to 10 years old, listed alphabetically.
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