How to Choose Kids Cell Phones

Kids cell phones come in a variety of styles and colors. Now days, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives and there are a multitude of kids cell phones choose from. It seems like every child has a cell phone. But how do parents choose the cell phone that is right for their child?

Instructions

1. Consider the child. The first step to getting the right kids cell phone, is to consider the age and maturity level of the child. Older children will want a phone with a more mature slant, while younger children will be satisfied with a more user friendly "kiddie" version.

2. Think about the features the phone needs to offer. Does it need to allow for texting? Does it need a camera to allow the child to take photos? Does it need to provide other funtions such as web browsing, email and music? There are many options available today on kids cell phones, it is important to be sure you choose a phone with the options you want your child to have.

3. Decide how much control you want to have. Cell phones for kids now days come with a wide variety of parental control. Some cell phones offer parents complete control, even allowing them to reward kids with adding minutes to taking away minutes as a form of discipline. Some phones offer GPS locating on the phones. Some plans allow parents to choose who can call in or be called from the phone and set the days and hours the phone can be used, as in the Kajeet kids cell phone. Depending on how much parental control you want, there are many plans available.

4. Research what sort of cell phones are available for kids and what features they offer if you add your child to your own cellular plan. Most of the major cellular companies offer special children phones that can be added to a family plan.

5. Sit down and do some cell phone plan comparison. Compare adding your child to your plan versus getting a separate child only plan from popular providers such as Disney and Kajeet. Often, these may cost less or offer more parental controls, than traditional plans. Perhaps a pay-as-you-go kids cell phone plan is more appropriate for your situation, such as the Cricket phone.

6. Explain the responsibilities of having a cell phone with your child and what they are allowed to do with it. It's important children understand the boundaries set forth and that parents make the rules clear.

Resources

• Sanyo Katana II Pink Prepaid Phone (Kajeet)
• Firefly Mobile glowPhone