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Messenger/Video Chat app for kids
Kamaya
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Hi all,
With schools shut down and the country in lockdown, it is a tough time for kids socially, and I'm looking for a way that my daughter can stay in touch with her friends during the day.
I'm struggling to find anything that I consider either safe, or available in the UK that my daughter and her friends could use.
Was looking at GeckoLife (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/geckolife), but would appreciate any other safe suggestions.
Thank you - K.
With schools shut down and the country in lockdown, it is a tough time for kids socially, and I'm looking for a way that my daughter can stay in touch with her friends during the day.
I'm struggling to find anything that I consider either safe, or available in the UK that my daughter and her friends could use.
Was looking at GeckoLife (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/geckolife), but would appreciate any other safe suggestions.
Thank you - K.
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Facebook do a Messenger for Kids app they can only access the contacts that you, the parent, has set up.2
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Looked at that, but it says that it is blocked in UK?Best competition wins:
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Whattsapp video calling
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A five year old within the family calls me regularly using Google Duo and Viber (Randomly, depending on his mood I guess.
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He doesn't have any problems, both are secure and easy to use.Drinking Rum before 10am makes you
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Appreciate your inputs - stalling point on a few of them is a lack of sim card or mobile number. Will see if there's a way around them, thanks again.Best competition wins:
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You don't need a phone for Google Duo....You can just use it on your PC signed in with a google account.Drinking Rum before 10am makes you
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What about Skype?
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I think children should not use the phone too soon because it will be very harmful to the eyes.
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I agree. My eyes are now rectangles.RubyAnderson123 said:I think children should not use the phone too soon because it will be very harmful to the eyes.1
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