Too Young for a Phone? These Devices Will Keep You and Your Kids in Contact
Give your little ones independence, but stay connected with these kid-friendly devices.

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5 Kid-Friendly Devices for Safety and Contact
When you are trying to give your child more freedom — letting them walk to school with friends or ride their bike around the neighborhood without you just a few feet behind them — their independence doesn't mean you have to be completely disconnected. For kids who are still too young to have their own cell phone, there are plenty of other devices they can use to communicate with you. These gadgets give them a way to contact you if there's an emergency (or even if they just want to chat), they give parents a clear picture of where their children are at any given time, and they won't break the budget. We've rounded up a few of the most popular devices and we're breaking down the pros and cons of each.