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Emergency Only: Phones for young kids that are more for parents' piece of mind.

Though children are being given phones at younger and younger ages, most of the time it is more so that parents and kids can remain in touch than it is for kids to socialize with. Keeping that in mind, we've picked out phones that provide basic features along with a few extras tossed in for good measure. These phones are likely going to be free if tacked onto a Family Plan, but shouldn't cost more than a few bucks if there is a price tag. They are also a bit on the smaller side to better match the smaller hands that will be using them.

AT&T: Nokia 2320 Find out more Buy this phone	Sprint: Samsung M240 Find out more Buy this phone
T-Mobile: Nokia 2720 Find out more Buy this phone	Verizon: Motorola Entice W766 Find out more Buy this phone

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