Released: December 05, 2006

Best cell phones for kids

Source: Herb Weisbaum, MSNBC

It’s the latest marketing pitch to sell wireless phones to busy parents: Stay connected!

Does a child really need a cell phone? Only you can decide what’s right for your family. But clearly cell phone makers see a growing market selling “peace of mind” to moms and dads.

We got four of these kid-friendly phones and had four families test drive each of them.

Verizon Migo (with optional Chaperon service): This bright green phone is designed for kids between the ages of 5 and 9. It has five speed-dial buttons on the front (one is designated for emergency calls) that you can program via the Internet or on the handset.

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