This butterfly is pretty and practical. Its EVA foam absorbs shocks, and its wings act as a stand. Choose from a variety of colors and a smaller version for the iPad mini. 

The GumDrop FoamTech case is made of soft, protective foam and has a handle that can also be used as a stand. 

The thick silicone of the Poetic TurtleSkin case keeps iPads protected from bumps and amplifies sound with its speaker cutouts. It's available for all iPads, including the mini. 

This pettable case from Pottery Barn Kids will be a favorite with small children, ears down.

This Pzoz case is, well, unbearably cute. It also has easy-grip handles on the side and a kickstand in the back. It comes in sizes to fit all iPads, even the mini.   

Speck's Case-E is pretty mighty (even when it's in mini size). It's sturdy enough to protect iPads from drops, and its arms serve as a stand and wrap around car seats for on-the-go viewing.

Speck's iGuy can stand on his own when it comes to protecting iPads. (iGuy also comes in a smaller size for the mini.)

Any which way you look at it, the TopEsct iPad case is a solid choice for iPads (including the mini). It's made of sturdy silicone, can be carried multiple ways, attaches to car seats, and comes with a tempered glass screen cover. 

Urban Armor Gear's Metropolis Series is designed for extreme situations—like your kids. 

Kids won't realize the nostalgia of the Cardboard Safari iPad stand, but they'll love it anyway. (It also comes in a Mini version.)

This LapGear unicorn is a cuddly way to keep an iPad close. 

Beanie Babies haven't held onto their value, but they can hold onto an iPad. Ty's Omar the owl is an adorable way to prop up an iPad.