Need a cool holiday gift for a kid? Save up to 40% on these tablets.

TL;DR: Amazon has several kid-friendly tablets on sale today for up to 40% off. (Hot tip: Grab the All-New Fire 7 Kids Edition in either blue, pink, or purple to score the most savings.)

A tablet can come in clutch when you need to keep a kiddo quiet and occupied. (Seriously — no fussy toddler should ever fly without one.) But more importantly, such devices are a fun and educational means to prepare children for our increasingly digital and tech-reliant world. You don't want little Timmy to be the only kid in school who doesn't know how to use a touchscreen, right? Right.

Now, that isn't to say you should just toss an iPad Pro in the direction of your preschooler and call it a day. (Definitely don't do that, actually — those things are hefty.) Setting screen time limits is key, as is investing in a tablet that lets you set parental controls. You'll also want to make sure the tablet you get is designed to withstand rough use — you know, just in case Timmy randomly decides to chuck it down the stairs or use it as a serving platter for the family dog's dinner. (Kids, man.) Read more...