6 Smart Ways to Kid-Proof Your Tech Gear

By Lisa Horten
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It finally happened to me last weekend — after 19 months of juggling a newborn/infant/toddler and an assortment of tech gear, my beloved iPhone (case and all) shattered in front of my very eyes. As I subconsciously knew when I bought it, the case that I'd chosen for its looks proved totally useless, inspiring me to start the search for one that's built for serious protection. These six kid-proof cases offer real coverage from destructive little hands, crashes, and careless tosses. Do yourself a favor and make the upfront investment in gear protection that actually does its job! Source: Grizas

For Your iPad Mini: LifeProof LifeJacket

For Your iPad Mini: LifeProof LifeJacket

LifeProof's LifeJacket for the iPad mini ($60) isn't just drop-proof, it's waterproof too. Safety above and below sea level is something we could all benefit from, right?

For Your iPhone: Otterbox Commuter Series Case

For Your iPhone: Otterbox Commuter Series Case

Customizing your own Otterbox Commuter Series Case ($40) makes going the practical route fun. It's supersturdy without adding excess bulk, and a screen protector prevents scratches to the touch screen.

For Your iPad: iKid

For Your iPad: iKid

This protective foam case ($50) is actually meant for kiddie use and even comes with a cover for the home key to ensure that your kids don't stray from the app or video that you've chosen for them. It's made of super lightweight, bacteria-resistant foam and is easy to clean.

For Your iPhone: Antimicrobial NueVue Cases

For Your iPhone: Antimicrobial NueVue Cases

The clever design of NueVue's slide-in, slide-out cases ($45) offers an antimicrobial cleansing each time you take your phone out its case. A tight fit means that when your iPhone's inside of its NueVue, you don't have to worry about drops or crashes, either.

For Your iPad: Hammerhead Neoprene Case

For Your iPad: Hammerhead Neoprene Case

Think of it as a wet suit for your tech gear. Hammerhead's Neoprene Cases ($25) can accommodate your adapters and power cords as well as your tablet, and a handle makes it easy to tote around.

For Your iPad: iGuy

For Your iPad: iGuy

What kid won't be tempted by Speck's iGuy ($40)? The foam case comes in four fun colors and luckily offers serious protection in his cute, squeezable case.