
With the introduction of virtual reality comes a whole new host of things for users to immerse themselves in-and for parents to be aware of. Additionally, each pick on our list comes with all of the necessary accessories to play, except for some devices that require a connection with a separate phone, computer, or gaming system. That’s why all of the games on this list have user-friendly directions and are easy to access after the initial setup process. We know how busy families are, and you’ll be much less likely to use a VR headset if the directions are too complicated to get started. Tracking features are less important, he says, since most modern headsets have very accurate tracking, and the minute differences only matter when users are trying to be a competitive leaderboard player. The most important features buyers should be on the lookout for are comfort, resolution, field of vision, wirelessness, and whether it requires a VR-compatible device, like a phone, computer, or gaming system, Nguyen tells Verywell Family. What To Look For in VR Headsets for Kids Features Finally, we conducted thorough research into many of the top VR headsets on the market before making our final selections. We also considered recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding digital media consumption by children. Zishan Khan, MD, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with Mindpath Health, and Winston Nguyen, VR developer and founder of VR Heaven, to learn about the most important factors to consider when shopping for VR devices for your tweens and teens.

To select the best VR headsets for kids, we spoke with Dr. How We Selected the Best VR Headsets for Kids
