KidGlue Review: FireFly Kids Cell Phone

By Sean Percival on November 7th, 2008

Teenagers will almost certainly be begging you for a cell phone. But what about giving a cell phone to younger children? There are some very good reasons to make sure your youngster has his or her own cell phone. For example, in an emergency, they would be able to call you, a neighbor or babysitter, or even 911. Enter a company called Firefly. They make cell phones for kids under ten years old. Firefly phones come in a variety of appealing translucent colors.

The firefly cell phones are about as simple as a cell phone can be. It’s just a simple, candy-bar style cell phone. It’s pleasingly compact and only weighs 2.1 ounces. How perfect is that for a kid’s pocket? If you don’t like the idea of your kid putting the phone in his or her pocket, it also comes with a lanyard and a backpack clip.

The Stats:

Cost: $99
Includes: Quickstart Guide, USB cable, Stereo Headset, FlyKicks CD
Talk Time: Up to 6 Hours
Size: 107 x 44 x 16mm

The Reviews:

“Just in case your tween is unavailable, you might need to leave some instructions on voicemail. A pre-programmed one-button access should be available for them to check voicemail.” Via CNET

“This phone is not reliable it is scary if your kid is going away on vacation and flying by their self, My daughter 8 years old went to see her granddad and it did not work after she got off the flight. I was terribly upset and she was also the phone said no network. We were depending on it to work.” Via PC Magazine