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# Mobile Phones for Kids — What Parents Should Consider & How
- URL: https://www.cookiesandclogs.com/mobile-phones-for-kids-parents-resource/
- Published: 2016-07-29T17:55:21.000Z
- Updated: 2017-10-09T20:25:07.000Z
- Description: It’s crazy how commonplace mobile devices are these days. Even babies are tech savvy when it comes to using mobile phones. But, as the child grows, when should you let…
- Author: TerriAnn van Gosliga
- Tags: Kids & Teens, Technology, Giveaway, Online, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-10 09:18

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It’s crazy how commonplace mobile devices are these days. Even babies are tech savvy when it comes to using mobile phones. But, as the child grows, when should you let them have their own phone? What type of phone is best? Should any guidelines be set in place? What dangers exist? These are valid concerns when deciding when to get mobile phones for kids.

### What to Consider When Choosing Mobile Phones for Kids

Once upon a time, I wrote a post based on the [experience we had with our daughter](https://www.cookiesandclogs.com/their-own-cell-phone-when/). I suggested that parents consider each child’s needs and maturity. They should also look at how responsibility, safety, parental controls, and use of time will come into play. But, that was five years ago. So much has changed since then.

Phones now are more advanced. New models are all smartphones, complete with camera, video, gaming, organizing, and messaging functions. Social media is now geared to younger generations with platforms such as Snapchat. These allow kids to communicate with friends or to promote cyber-bullying. In-app game purchases have wreaked havoc on parents’ phone bills. Then there’s the 24/7 access to the internet with the unfiltered dangers that lurk there. Letting your child have their own cell phone is a weighty matter.

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### Mobile Phones for Kids — Sprint’s “Kid’s First Phone” Website

So where can parents turn for current information about mobile devices for children? Well, I recently discovered Sprint’s new “[Kid’s First Phone](https://kidsfirstphone.sprint.com/?ref=cookiesandclogs.com)” website. That site contains expert advice, an online quiz, and more to help parents decide on their phones for kids. I am blown away by how much information and support parents are can find here. I sure wish this was available when we were researching our daughter’s first phone.

You can also learn about apps to help parents and children navigate this new territory. These include [Sprint Family Locator](https://sprint-locator.safely.com/?ref=cookiesandclogs.com), [Sprint Mobile Controls](https://mobilecontrols.sprint.com/help.htm?ref=cookiesandclogs.com), [Sprint Drive First](https://www.sprint.com/landings/focusondriving/index.html?ECID=vanity:focusondriving&ref=cookiesandclogs.com), and [Family Wall for Sprint](http://familywall.sprint.com/?ref=cookiesandclogs.com). Then, learn about customizable parent-child mobile contracts with set parameters, rules, and usage limits.

If you are thinking about whether or not to get your child his or her first phone, try checking out the “[Kid’s First Phone](https://kidsfirstphone.sprint.com/?ref=cookiesandclogs.com)” website. After you know all the pros and cons about mobile phones for kids, then you can confidently make a decision that is right for your family.

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*I received a device to keep and a device to giveaway in exchange for sharing this information. All opinions are my own.*