LeapBand activity challenges are designed to keep kids active by tapping into their own individual movements without any required equipment.Ĭontinues Dr. Kids will have fun completing a variety of activities including 'Walk like a crab,' 'Spin like a helicopter' and 'Pop like popcorn' no matter where they are. As they move and earn points, kids can unlock each of the additional eight pets and earn virtual toys for each of them as they stay engaged and learning with mini-games including Pet Boogie, Pet Chef and Pet Salon. With their very own virtual pal, children can play 10 preloaded active games and challenges with access to 40 additional free challenges. The LeapBand activity tracker comes with eight different customizable pets from LeapFrog's popular Pet Pals franchise - a cat, dog, dragon, monkey, panda, penguin, robot and unicorn - which can be customized by colour and name. LeapBand takes inspiration from the growing trend of adult fitness wearables and makes it perfect for kids by bringing the fun and play of physical activities to life with their very own virtual pets.' 'LeapBand is a great way to get kids up and active and help them develop a strong foundation for healthy lifestyles.

Jody Sherman LeVos, director of LeapFrog's Learning Team. 'We understand that helping a child reach their potential not only includes making sure they are versed on the ABCs and 123s but they are encouraged through play to establish healthy habits and get the exercise they need every day,' said Dr. LeapBand has an aspirational fit-band style designed with children in mind, and high-tech features including a built-in accelerometer, a high-resolution colour screen, a rechargeable battery and water-resistant design, making it the ultimate activity wearable for kids. As the child earns points through active play, they can unlock additional games, challenges, levels of play and virtual rewards for their on-screen pet. The LeapBand activity tracker gets kids moving and having fun with 50 different activities and challenges, tracking a child's physical moves so the more active a child is, the more points they earn with their virtual pet. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today unveiled LeapBand, the first wearable activity tracker designed just for children that encourages active play and healthy habits while nurturing their very own personalized virtual pet. TORONTO, /CNW/ - LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. LeapBand uniquely combines playful physical activities with personalized virtual pet play to help children get more active and learn about healthy choices.

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