Thu. Sep 19th, 2024

The newest and coolest gadget has arrived. The myFirst Fone R1 revolutionises the way children and parents embrace technology. The R1 allows children to play music, take photos and has a fitness tracker. It has 4G connectivity to allow parents and children to stay connected. By inserting a sim-card of your choice the myFirst R1 allows the myFirst Fone R1 and the parent’s smartphone to converse in real-time through voice and video calls and video call

You can control who your child communicates with as the The R1 is only contactable by authorised phone numbers, all of which are set by parents in the free myFirst Fone App. Parents receive notifications if your child crosses your designated safety zone which is set through the Geo Fencing Area Alert and one touch SOS is just a button away for your kids to send a distress signal to the parents. It is quick and easy to set up, whether you set it to alert you outside your garden, or if a child moves away from their normal school route. Parents will get notifications if the watch is taken off and at all times can see on their app where the watch is via GPS tracking.

The myFirst Fone R1 comes with MP3 player and built-in speaker that will play their favourite songs or audiobooks for up to 10 hours. The Fone is equipped with a pedometer which accurately captures steps taken allowing parents to see how active their child is. It encourages your child to build healthy habits by achieving daily step targets. The 2MP built in camera can also take sharp and vibrant photos to share with their loved ones. Meanwhile, the shake-to-make-friends feature is able to broaden the child’s interpersonal skills. When two or more myFirst Fone devices are nearby, kids can add their friends easily.

Parents can set times children can play with their smart watch and putting it into school mode, to stop them being distracted. The myFirst Fone R1 is splashproof and weighs just 53 grams.

 The myFirst Fone R1 costs £149.99

By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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