You bought an iPhone. Your kids want to play with it. Your iPhone is expensive. But you love your kids. They could drop and break it. But. You. Love. Your. Kids.
It's a conundrum, no doubt. So what's a parent to do? Protect your iPhone with an amazing case—one tough enough to withstand life with your kids. That's what. We've rounded up the best kid-proof cases you can get for your iPhone, and not just the most recent iPhone 15 family. As with all our buying guides, you'll find our pick for the best overall product at the top of the list, with a range of alternatives if that one doesn't take your fancy.
Here are the best iPhone cases for people with kids.
Quick List
Best overall
We've long been admirers of Tech Armor's hardy screen protectors, and if you've got kids around it's likely that your iPhone's screen is the bit of your iPhone you worry about the most. This screen protector is made of tough tempered glass and features precision cutouts for the parts of your phone that can't be covered. An added bonus is that your screen will only be clearly visible when you're looking directly at it, so potential spies will see only black.
Best for vacations
The Submariner case stands out as a parental favorite for several reasons. First of all, it's waterproof, and that's everything from an accidental drop in the sink to a swim at the resort pool; plus, it floats. It's safe in up to 100 feet of water and lets you take pictures while frolicking in the waves. Submariner keeps out snow, dust, dirt, cake batter, you name it.
Best for features
This military-grade protects your iPhone from bumps, scrapes and drops, and comes in two parts: a case and a holster/kickstand. The holster is great for clipping onto belts so your iPhone is always nearby, and using it as a kickstand means that you can put on a video or start a FaceTime call and prop up the phone, instead of handing the phone to the kiddos. If you do hand it to them, the case is thick enough for small hands to get a sturdy grip on.
Best for lightweight protection
When a case uses the word "military" to describe the kinds of testing it goes through, you know the manufacturer means business. UAG's Feather-Light case is military drop-tested onto concrete surfaces from a variety of heights, at a variety of angles. The soft material surrounding the screen not only acts as a protective bumper but allows you to fit a tempered glass screen protector in there.
Best for older iPhones
Still rocking an older iPhone? Compatible with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, this case from LifeProof protects the body of your phone, as well as the ports, mic and speakers. Waterproof and able to survive drops from 2m, this case comes in a variety of colorways and looks great.
Best for durability
The Spigen Tough Armor Tech iPhone is compatible with tempered glass screen protectors and comes in a wide variety of colors. Reviewers and fans of the brand rave about the look of the case and its durability. It can handle drops, bumps, tumbles, and a multitude of accidents, while keeping your iPhone sparkling-new.
Q & A
How to choose the best iPhone case if you have kids
You have some serious things to consider when your iPhone is going to be coveted by your kids. Think about how often you plan on letting them get their hands on it or how crafty they are when it comes to finding it (no matter how well you thought you hid it). How important is waterproofing? How do you want your case to look?
Our run-down includes cases that have been reviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of times. If you've found one that keeps your iPhone safe around your kids, name it in the comments below and tell us how it kept your iPhone in mint condition with the kids around.
