With fitness being so crucial to a kids development, its not surprising that someone has through about bringing out a fitbit style device for kids. 

LeapFrog, the people behind so many great kids entertainment and learning devices are bring to stores September 1st the LeapBand. 

Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos, director of LeapFrog’s Learning Team has had this to say about the Leapband

“LeapBand is a great way to get kids up and active and help them  develop a strong foundation for a healthy lifestyle. LeapBand takes  inspiration from the growing trend of adult fitness wearable technology  and makes it perfect for kids, by bringing the fun and play of physical  activities to life with their very own virtual pets.”