Yes, every kid wants a smartphone. No, kids do not need smartphones, until roughly middle school. The Relay is the perfect solution. It’s a screen-free walkie-talkie based system for staying in touch. You just press and hold the middle button to talk. The app lets parents turn their smartphone into a walkie talkie and talk to anyone on your account. Best of all, parents can use the Relay app to track GPS location and set up parental controls. It also comes with SOS alerts. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
