Best iPad 2 case for kids

Here's the link to Amazon for the Trident case in case others are interested.http://www.amazon.com/Trident-Kraken-Hybrid-Case-Yellow/dp/B003ZWSTGW/ref=lh_ni_ t. They also have the Otterbox iPad cases for less than what it would be on the manufacturer's site (in case you want to try them both: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TVWNAM?utm_source=snapps&utm_medium=post&ut m_campaign=amazon). The Speck case, like the Etch-a-Sketch case (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043O2FOI), which I love, is super cute, but seems impractical for how we use our iPad.

You should definitely check out Gripcase! www.gripcase-usa.com. My 2-year-old and several of my friends' 2-year-olds use this product and it offers superior protection. It's toddler-proof! Also, it has handles, which is a wonderful feature. I'm able to let my toddler take the iPad and climb into the car while I strap my baby in.

Hi I just order a Trident case from Amazon because I have one for my cell phone and I am in love. I work at a daycare and all the kids spill drink on my trident case and It never get damage. So, I decided to get it for my i pad 2 and I am very happy with the results as well. As a teacher I will ONLY TRUST TRIDENT CASE! If you have any problems with the case just call the company and they case send you a new case. I DON"T recommand the Otter box because it's a NOT WORTH YOU MONEY!!!!! FOr a little one she/he will enjoy using the TRIDENT CASE!

Check out the ipad case at http://addycase.com. It's made with toddlers in mind. It has a button blocking feature to keep them in the app they are using and a handle for carrying. Let me know what you think!

I just purchased an I Pad2 for my 3 yr old. She is autistic and is delayed. I will be using it also, however it is hers. There are so many apps and studies on how IPads help kiddos with autism. The more research I do he more I see he it can help regular kids too. My son who is 6 is also recently diagnosed autistic...aspergers....he too is getting an IPad. Many social apps and calming apps. IPads are AMAZING!

I had the original iPad and love the Trident Kraken case for it. My special needs grandson uses it everyday. He has a tracheostomy and unable to swallow so he drools on everything. This case has held up for the last 7 months. I just purchased the ipad2 for my self and purchased the Trident Kraken case for the ipad2 . I'm not has happy with it as the other one. The design is different and it is not as easy to handle and has 2 latches on the edge that are sharp and come unlatched frequently. I was going to trade iPads with my grandson, but since the Ipad2 case is different, I'm afraid it will not provide the same superior protection as the older one. I would love to see Trident redesign the case for the Ipad2 to match the original one.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBYHLozMpvk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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I work with a lot of schools, as well as parents who have children with special needs, and I've seen a lot of adults loving the Griffin Survivor (a real favorite), Trident Kracken, Otterboxes, and Gumdrops cases. But many cases have downsides: soft cases (like some from Gumdrops) can be a problem if your child likes chewing on them, and some kids get obsessed with unclipping claps, such as on the Kracken (reports are also that some cases open on impact, when dropped). Seems most cases have an achillies heel (or two), and the perfect case varies depending on the child.

Many proven iPad cases in the $20-$30 range can add home button blocking functionality with the simple addition of inexpensive BubCap home button covers.

While several cases that are not yet available tout designs that block the home button, those cases are a bit pricey ($50-$65), and probably most parents with an iPad and a toddler don't want to wait several months for the product to become available. Once these products are widely available and tested by the public, they may prove to be the way to go.

I have had the trident kraken, the otterbox defender, the military grade gumdrop, and the Griffen Survivor. I had to send them all back except the Griffins. The kraken is NOT durable. It's a hard poly material and once dropped a few times, it doesn't stay closed... The Survivor is by far the most durable and kid tough. It's expensive, but definitely worth it! I have twins and they each have their own ipad2 and case. They have dropped them, stepped on them, spilled juice, you name it... no matter how much you think you will watch them every second with it, they run away with it... 🙂 Do research, check other sites...

I have to add one more thing about the survivor that i don't like, my screens just got scratched and i contacted them. nothing i can do... no screen replacements. i think i am going to return them and buy the gum drop cases which are really durable and do have the replacements.

My input is based mostly on the feedback I have received from parents, teachers, and SLPs (as the developer of the BubCap home button cover). My own family's iPad has a farily minimal skin, and that has worked fine with my toddler; he somehow knows to treat our iPad with care. But based on a lot of feedback and research, the Griffin Defender seems to be a clear favorite for protecting iPads from kids. Though you pointed out a drawback (no replacement screen covers if they get scratched) which I had not heard anyone mention before.

Because iPads are used a lot in special education nowadays, there are some really great suggestions if you look at forums and Facebook groups for teachers and therapists who work in this field. My iPad case suggestions are based a lot on discussions in these groups.

There's a new review specifically on the BEST iPad 2 case for kids. She reviews ten of the popular cases (all of the ones already listed here and some others I've never heard of but that look like great candidates for children with iPads). Hope it helps someone else, I just ordered two for my kids based on this! Link is here

I just reviewed 7 different cases for the iPad 2 all marketed towards families -- here's a link http://www.myoverthinking.com/2011/12/overthinking-ipad-2-cases.html

There are 7 different short videos posted there so you can see the different cases and hear my reviews. I hope my anal retentiveness and overthinking helps you figure out which one you like best! My personal faves -- the Gripcase and the M-Edge Super Shell as well as the Big Grips stand (not the case).

Kelly

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Listen, get an Otterbox Defender Series. It protects it. A LOT. It has a hard case and a silicone cas. The hard case protects the iPad while the silicone outer skin absorbs the blow. Also, there is a built in screen protector. I have it for my iPhone 4S, iPod touch, iPad 2, iPod Classic, iPod Shuffle, iPod nano, and MacBook Air.

Hi. I have a son with autism and I've personally reviewed several cases, with drop protection as the primary consideration. See these reviews:

- Ekto 2

- iGuy

- Big Grips

- iBallz

I will soon be reviewing the GripCase and hopefully the iAdapter as well. From the list above my favorites are either Big Grips or the iBallz harness with the Lid wrapped around it. My son is 9 and has ASD, and his iPad 2 is protected by iBallz.

:-)

In Christ,

Shane

of AutismEpicenter.com

I have a four year old non verbal boy who is autistic.

He uses his iPad as an augmented speech device with the proloquo2go app, so he is never without his iPad for a second. I looked for hours and hours reading reviews and comments about different cases out there. After buying three different cases, the best one was the Griffin survivor. My son has dropped it sevral hundred times, and has even thrown it a couple, also he left it outside overnight in the pouring rain. When we found it the next morning it had about 5mm of water on it and half of it was in a puddle. No water damage!!! We live in Vancouver Canada, it rains alot and very hard! It has a thick rubber outside with a hard inside.

We started with the otterbox defender, it was a total waste of money. It always fell apart and offered no spill protection, also I wouldn't trust it would protect from drops...it's very flimsy!

We then tried the trident kraken 2 case. It is a cross between the outerbox and griffin case. It has a hard outside, like the outerbox and offers some spill protection like the griffin. The problem with the trident case is it has two plastic clasps that hold it together. They broke off in two weeks, now case is useless.

The otterbox and the trident had bombproof iPad 1 cases, I don't understand why they changed their design for the ipad2 case.

Hope this helps any parents who are looking but can't find any real answers.