TL;DR: Waffle's screen-free kids' phones — the Waffle Home ($119) and Waffle Go ($149) — are available to pre-order now and ship in October.

Want your kids to be able to reach you, but not quite ready to hand them a phone that opens the door to social media and the internet? Waffle just opened preorders for two screen-free communication devices built specifically for kids, with shipping starting in October.

Both devices skip apps, social media, and internet browsing entirely, focusing on the one thing a first phone is actually meant for: staying in touch. Parents manage everything through the Waffle Parent Hub app, and setup takes under five minutes.

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Waffle Home ($119) reimagines the family landline for kids. It's cordless, so they can walk and talk freely, and it comes with a caller ID display, voice notes, and a satisfying "slam it down" hang-up. WiFi built-in keeps calls connected, and only approved contacts can get through, so there's no risk of strangers or spam calls. It's available in mint, purple, or graphite.

Waffle Go ($149) is built for kids on the move. It's rugged (IP65-rated), runs on Wi-Fi and 4G so it works away from home, and packs a three-day battery life. Parents can also track their kids' location in real-time, and only approved contacts can reach the device.

Both devices are fully refundable until they ship, and preorders are now open at Waffle. Two batches are sold out already. Pre-order the Waffle phone now.

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