Three smart wearables for young children from US$70 to US$150 by Garmin, Fitbit and Oaxis
Features on these devices include a location tracker, SOS features and phone functions including blocking unauthorised callers. They also track your child’s activity and sleep, and even come up with activities and rewards
A watch is no longer just a watch – even for the little ones – these days. While an Apple Watch is probably overkill for children, we look at some devices that are designed specifically for youngsters from aged four onwards.
Oaxis myFirst Fone S2
The Oaxis myFirst Fone S2 is a sophisticated smartwatch with a wealth of features designed to keep you in contact with your child. Equipped with a 1.3in colour touch screen, it sports built-in mobile 3G capability for Dick Tracy-style calls and two-way messaging with the companion myFirstFone app.
Importantly, the device packs a range of security features such as the current location of your little one, and an “SOS” button for emergencies. Unlike similar devices on the market that require a subscription fee, the Fone S2 works with a standard nano-SIM card for mobile connectivity.
The free myFirstFone app walks you through the configuration and pairing process for the Fone S2. The set-up process is intuitive and requires basic information such as the phone number of the guardian. First-timers will be prompted to create an account, and more than one guardian can be tagged to a Fone S2 device.