How to Set Up an Amazon Account for Your Child Safely

Learn how to create a child profile on Amazon and manage your child's access securely.

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No, children under 18 cannot have their own Amazon account. However, you can create a child profile under your main Amazon account through Amazon Household. This allows them to access select content like books and apps, while you maintain control and oversight over their purchases and viewing options.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I create a child profile on Amazon? To create a child profile on Amazon, go to your Amazon Household settings and select 'Add a Child.' You can then set restrictions and manage the content your child can access.
  2. What content can children access with an Amazon child profile? Children can access select content like eBooks, apps, and educational videos that you approve, but the main account holder retains control over purchases and viewing options.
  3. Can children make purchases on Amazon with a child profile? No, children cannot make purchases on Amazon using a child profile without parental approval, ensuring parents maintain control over all transactions.
  4. What age do children need to be to create their own Amazon account? Children must be at least 18 years old to create their own Amazon account; however, parental controls are available for children under 18 using the Amazon Household feature.

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