Though this smart watch isn't marketed as a children's watch, Apple is consistently a solid performer in our tests so we feel confident recommending it as a smart watch for older children. Since it's Apple's entry-level watch it has all the features you would want such as GPS, calling, texting, FaceTime and more without paying for features you won't need like ECG apps or blood oxygen monitors. Not to mention, your child will never be too old for this watch, eliminating the need to get a new one in a few years. However, if you do decide to get a new watch in a few years this can easily be passed down.

Fitbit is a brand that consistently ranks well in our tests so we feel comfortable recommending them. Our pros loved the slim face of the Fitbit watch and found it comfortable on smaller wrists when testing smart watches for women and fitness trackers. The Fitbit Ace 3 is a smart watch that makes tracking activity levels fun for kids and the whole family. Kids can challenge other friends and family in a step competition and earn badges which they can see along with their stats in the Fitbit app kid view.

While you can spend hundreds of dollars on a smart watch for kids, if you're looking to spend less, this option from Prograce is under $40! It's packed with features such as built-in games, a pedometer, alarm, flashlight and more.

This smart watch from Spacetalk is a good in-between if you're not ready to give your child a cell phone but still want to be able to call and text. With parental controls, parents can manage who they can interact with via calls and texts. It also has GPS that gives on-demand location as well as alerts if your kid leaves a pre-defined safe zone. Parents can set departure and arrival alerts and get notified if their child does not depart or arrive at the scheduled time. It's compatible with most U.S. mobile carriers except Sprint and Speedtalk.