1. Tin Can
These punchy-coloured handsets from Seattle-based company Tin Can, allow kids to call each other securely on a Wi-Fi enabled landline. Parents can stay in control by approving contacts and setting available hours with an app, but the rest is up to the kids with the goal of growing phone confidence and independence.
“People talk about Tin Can with joy, relief, and peace of mind,” says Chet Kittleson, co-founder and CEO. “Kids love it because it feels like theirs. Grandparents tell us they’re having real conversations with their grandkids for the first time.”
