Does your kid need a new tablet? The top-rated Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition just crashed to $69.99 for a limited time

Kid-friendly tablet deals are officially here as the new school year approaches, much to the delight of parents and children alike. As one example, Amazon has cut $40 off the price of the Fire 7 Kids Tablet, representing a 36% price cut and bringing the device down to just $70.

The Amazon Fire Kids lineup is well-liked for the interface's easy-to-use parental controls, and for the durable, hard plastic cover that's spill- and drop-proof enough to handle a child's active lifestyle. This particular deal is for the ad-free version of the Fire tablet, and it comes in red, blue, or purple, each with different colored accents of their own.

The Fire 7 Kids Edition is rated for children ages 3 to 7, and it comes with a free one-year subscription to Amazon Kids Plus. Parents also love the Parent Dashboard, which makes it easy to filter content based on their child's particular age, along with the ability to set device time limits, create educational goals, and even access kid-friendly versions of streaming apps such as Netflix and Disney Plus.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition: $109.99 $69.99 at Amazon

For a limited time, Amazon has cut 36% off the price of the Fire 7 Kids tablet, which marks a $40 discount weeks ahead of the first day of school. From parental controls to the sturdy hinge and plastic housing, this is a great ready-made device for children, and purchase also comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee.View Deal

Recommended if: you want one of the best Android tablets for kids, with easy access to parental controls, a small, durable build, and a price point that won't break the bank; you want a tablet for your kids that has plenty of storage for a variety of apps; you like having a long-lasting battery that will last through trips in the car or other longer-term use periods.

Skip this deal if: you'd rather upgrade your kids to the larger 8- or 10-inch displays, rather than the slightly cramped 7-inch option; you need a kids' tablet that's compatible with a wide range of Google services; you'd prefer to avoid an Amazon product and would want to consider the more educationally-focused LeapFrog LeapPad kids tablet.

The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition comes with a small, easy-to-hold 7-inch screen, up to 10 hours of battery life, and 16GB of storage. If you expect your child to need more storage space, the device also has a 1TB microSD port, offering more than enough space for most.