Spy Gear For Kids - Keep it Secret

Wild Planet Lazer Tripwire

Sometimes the kids I babysit are so mischievous that I wonder if they'll be spies in their adult careers. This got me thinking... Are there any decent spy toys for kids? Or should I not encourage their stealthy, secretive ways? Against better judgment, I've decided to grace my sneaky charges with every nanny's worst nightmare... Spy gear! Below are a few of the toys I've been considering...

Wild Planet Lazer Tripwire

Sometimes the hardest part of my job is getting the twin 6 year olds to go to sleep when their parents are out for the night. They hate bedtimes and complain of boogeymen hiding under their bed, in their closet, and wherever else a boogeyman could squeeze. These devices act as sensors around their room - kind of like their own high-tech security system for all those things that go bump in the night. The 3 lazers can be moved to any point in the room as long as the sensors are facing each other, forming a tripwire line that will emit a siren-like sound (tolerable!).

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Ultimate Spy Watch

Spygear Ultimate Spy Watch

I will, of course, be buying two of these because the twins aren't big on sharing. These watches have 8 high-tech functions that include message capsules and spy paper. There are also motion detectors on each watch for them to wear when they fall asleep and still need to keep those pesky boogeymen at bay. To protect against intruders (and each other), there's a locking mechanism on each watch that can only be opened by a secret code that the wearer has set. I figure this will also be a great way for them to bond as brothers, rather than fight in that eternal sibling rivalry. Or it could go the other way with a Spy Vs. Spy sort of thing.

Spies & Their Gear - For Stealthy Kids

Does your little boy hum the Mission Impossible theme song while doing tumbles and rolls from behind furniture? Does your little girl sneak into your room, leaving secret notes that tell of your impending demise if you do not purchase her the latest Barbie dream vehicle? No matter what those little letters and sneaky messages say, it's cute for your kids to be in their spy mode. And it's deserving of the new spy gadgets 2012 (examples below).

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Secret Message Invisible Ink

Spy Net Secret Message Invisible Ink

This pen is reminiscent of something Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys would have used. Kids can write secret messages to their friends using invisible ink, and then read them with the attached UV decoder light. Parents will remember something like this when they were younger - more than likely a pen that would have come out of the back of a magazine. However, this is better quality with the ability to write clearly and work in either daytime or nighttime conditions. It's also a great way for younger siblings to keep their secret societies away from the prying eyes of their older sisters and brothers.

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Rear View Sunglasses

Spy Net Rear View Sunglasses

Some moms are still telling their kids that they have eyes in the back of their head. With these sunglasses, children can say the same! Designed with softer, bendable lenses, these will allow the wearer to see what's going on directly behind them. The only complaint thus far has been how easy the lenses are to scratch. While they aren't real sunglasses and don't hold up to the UV rays of the sun, these should be handled with care for longer lasting spy shades. Not only do these work like real spy glasses, they're also a trendy and cool addition to a child's spy-worthy wardrobe.
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