The 10 Best iPad Cases for Kids of 2023

Best Overall

Gumdrop HideAway iPad Case

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For the price, and all the toughness, it’s hard to find a better cover for kids, especially ones that play hard, which is why the HideAway case is our top pick. It has a heavy-duty tire tread-style case cover and a rigid internal frame meant to keep your kid’s iPad safe—even the screen and port covers. The case is shockproof and impact-resistant. The brand promises that the case can be dropped from heights of four feet and dragged for four feet, without being damaged. This is thanks to a thick silicon bumper skin and a polycarbonate casing. The case also features a built-in protective screen to prevent scratches and dings, though it’s not waterproof.

This case comes in a selection of kid-friendly colors—black, black/red and blue/green—and has a pretty cool stand that blends seamlessly into the back of the case when not in use. The stand is easy to engage with just a flip and click. After the stand clicks into place, kids can view their favorite shows while sitting more comfortably than they would with the iPad sitting in their lap. 

Price at time of publication: $35

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Silicone and polycarbonate | Screen protection: Yes | Sizes: Fits Apple iPad 10.2 inch (generations 7, 8, and 9)}

Best for Travel

Otterbox Trusty Case

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This case has a durable exterior for exuberant users, a stand, and a handle that also attaches to the back of a car seat headrest for long road trips. The stand and hanging features that keep tablets out of laps prevent hunched backs and necks.

Available in three jaunty colors—pink, blue and teal—with a gray handle, this case is infused with silver-based additive that the brand claims blocks microbial growth. It also has a wide ridge around the edges for easy gripping. 

Another thing we love: The polycarbonate exterior is easy to clean and won’t stain. Just wipe down with a damp cloth or a Clorox type wipe, and it will clean right up. 

We can’t emphasize enough how durable this case is. According to reports from parents we know, you can pretty much drop this while running out of the room, and it won’t get a mark or scratch. 

Price at time of publication: $60

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Polycarbonate | Screen protection: No | Sizes: 9th, 8th, 7th Gen iPads}

Best Lightweight

ROATZ iPad ​​Slim Fit Smart Rubber Coated Folio Case

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This familiar-looking lightweight case style, called a "folio," has been on the market in some version or another since the iPad debuted, and it’s a favorite for kids and adults because it’s so easy to use. The cover protects your tech without adding a ton of bulk, making it easy to stash in backpacks or your vehicle’s side pockets. 

This cover also serves to prop up the screen into a good hands-free viewing position on a table instead of their laps, sparing their posture, which is why Grant Radermacher, DC, a chiropractor at Ascent Chiropractic in Wisconsin, recommends it and uses it with his two daughters.

What the Experts Say: “It's lightweight and durable, and the front cover can fold into dual standing positions to get their iPads up off their laps and into more posture-friendly positions.”

The screen cover stays in place with magnets, and when closed, it puts the iPad to sleep, saving your battery. When kids are ready to use it, they can fold the cover into a long triangle that will prop the tablet up for viewing. It’s available in a whole rainbow of colors, and you’re sure to find one your kid will like. 

Price at time of publication: $17

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Microfiber, polyurethane, and rubber | Screen protection: Yes, when closed | Sizes: Available for all Mini, Air, Pro, and full-size iPads}

Best Budget

Dynex Black Soft Touch Folio Case for iPad 10.2

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The reality is, most of these cases are pretty reasonably priced, but sometimes every dollar counts, and you may be looking for a cheap case to protect an older, hand-me-down iPad for your kids to use as a backup. So we talked to parents to find out what was great for under $10. 

This super-simple case, which only comes in navy at the moment, is made from polycarbonate and polyurethane, and the inside of the screen cover is lined with microfiber. The magnetized cover fits over the screen and can roll up into a simple stand for the case. This is a great choice for keeping a screen from cracking for a very good price. 

Price at time of publication: $6.50

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Polycarbonate and polyurethane | Screen protection: Yes | Sizes: Fits Apple iPad 10.2 inch (generations 7, 8, and 9)}

Best for Younger Kids

Speck Case-E Run

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This case isn’t just adorable to look at, with its handle that looks like a pair of headphones. It’s also very protective. Built from EVA foam (just like your Crocs), it’s been tested to withstand drops from six feet off the ground. The whole case is coated in Microban, which prevents germs and dirt from sticking to the surface. 

That cute handle is great for little ones who want to tote it around themselves, and it also works as a stand and a way to hang the iPad from the car seat headrest for entertainment on the road (assuming your kid doesn’t get car sick). One drawback is that this case doesn’t have a built-in screen protector, so you’ll have to buy it separately, and the handle makes it a bit bulky when you’re trying to squeeze it into small bags. 

Price at time of publication: $45

^{Key Specs:
Materials: EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) | Screen protection: No | Sizes: Available for all iPads and other major tablet brands}

Best for iPad mini

Otterbox Kids EasyGrab 360° Antimicrobial

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Otterbox has long been the go-to brand for heavy-duty device protection, and the brand knows how to step that up even further for kids. The “360” of this case’s name refers to the fact that it includes a screen protector along with the hard plastic shell to protect the sides and back of the iPad from drops and bangs. This latest version also includes an antimicrobial coating (on the case, not the screen protector), which will go a long way toward keeping things clean. The handle is a big selling point here, as it’s suitable for both kids and adults to carry, works as a stand on tables, and cleverly attaches to headrests in the car. 

Price at time of publication: $45

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Not specified | Screen protection: Yes | Sizes: For iPad Mini 6th Gen}

Best for Older Kids

SEYMAC Shockproof Heavy Duty Protection Sturdy Protective Case

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For tweens and older kids who want a case that doesn’t look childish, this case, which comes in black with varying accent colors like pink, blue, green, and more, is the best choice. 

What we love is that it looks like a simple magnetic cover that many adults carry, but with a lot more protection. The body of the iPad mini is protected from drops and more by an inner hard polycarbonate border and an outer soft thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) bumper. The border will also protect the screen from scratches and dust.

The magnetic tri-fold cover is detachable, and it can also be folded to create a stand. Precise cut-outs and openings enable full access to screen, camera, charging, headphone jack, and all buttons and ports, without having to remove the case. Note that this case is for older models of the mini (4th and 5th Gen). For the 6th Gen, you’ll need this version.

Price at time of publication: $24

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Polycarbonate and TPU | Screen protection: No | Sizes: 4th and 5th gen iPad Mini}

Best Heavy-Duty

MoKo Heavy Duty Case for iPad

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We all know one kid who really can’t but drop everything. Whether they’re clumsy or busy, they’re just accident prone. If that’s your kid, well, we have found the most rugged iPad case just for them. 

This case from Moko is seriously tough and will take everything your kid can dish out. How? It’s got an anti-slip body and rigorous shock absorption: The case features a two-layered structure that combines a polycarbonate shell with a TPU frame.

The MoKo case also includes a screen protector that snaps onto the front of the case, keeping the iPad insulated from scratches and dust. The design also conveniently bundles in a built-in stand that works for both portrait and horizontal angles. It comes in pink and gray, dark blue, and black, though none of these options makes it look exactly pretty. 

Price at time of publication: $18

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Polycarbonate and TPU | Screen protection: Yes | Sizes: iPad 10.2 (other sizes also available)}

Best for Typing

Logitech iPad Keyboard Case

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Though little ones quickly adapt to their touch screens, we eventually want our kids to be able to type on a computer keyboard. But laptops are expensive—and our old hand-me-down computers get out of date too quickly. That is why we love the idea of using an iPad case with a built-in keyboard to get kids used to typing. This slim folio case from Logitech is more expensive than a regular case, but less expensive than buying a new device, and it works so easily, via a Bluetooth connection. The soft keyboard is also quite comfortable to use—certainly better than the giant, monster keyboards of the PCs of our youth!

Price at time of publication: $98

^{Key Specs:
Materials: Not listed | Screen protection: No | Sizes: Fits iPad 10.2-inch models}