Children's Binoculars

Whether you've already got a budding bird watcher on your hands or would like to encourage an interest in wildlife a decent pair of children's binoculars can be a great introduction. Typically lighter and more compact we have a range of options to choose from the likes of the RSPB, Viking, and Celestron with models available for the youngest birders to young adults. 

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Children's binoculars: our comprehensive guide

Children's binoculars are a great way of getting kids into nature and science from an early age. Specially designed with their needs in mind, these models tend to be more lightweight than adult binoculars. They are also typically easier to use. They provide a gateway to a world of discovery, allowing children to observe birds, wildlife, landscapes, and even the stars in greater detail.

Why choose children's binoculars?

While older kids and teenagers may be fine with a regular pair of binoculars, younger children can often struggle with the size and weight of these. For that reason, most children's binoculars come in a smaller size, and with a lighter build quality that makes them easier to handle.

They often come with simple focusing mechanisms and are ergonomically designed to fit smaller hands and faces. This user-friendly design ensures that children can independently operate the binoculars without much difficulty or frustration, fostering a sense of accomplishment and independence. Additionally, many come in bright colours to better appeal to young users, making the experience more engaging and enjoyable.

Top features to consider

While there are many models of children's binoculars available, a lot of them (especially the cheaper ones) tend to be poor quality. Many of them won't even last a single outing before ending up broken. For that reason, it's a good idea to choose binoculars from a reputable brand. Here at liGo, we test all the models we sell before offering them to our customers, so you can rest assured they are up to standard.

Here are a few other features to consider as you browse:

  • Magnification: binoculars with a lower magnification mean you don't have to be quite so precise with pointing them at the objects you want to observe. For this reason, we generally recommend 8x magnification for kids, although some 10x models are suitable as well.
  • Field of View: following on from the previous point, binoculars with a wider field of view make it easier to find what you're looking for- so kids will find them simpler to use.
  • Waterproof: most good-quality binoculars are waterproof, but it's especially important for younger users who may be more likely to accidentally drop them in a puddle!
  • Rubber armour: again, this will help if the binoculars are dropped. The rubber armour absorbs the shock, so that the lenses are less likely to get damaged.