For Kids
Tough cases, cute charms and headphones.
A child's first phone
A phone in a child's hands gets dropped, thrown in a school bag, sat on and used with sticky fingers. What it needs most is a case that takes the knocks and is easy for small hands to grip, glass over the screen, and earphones that keep the volume sensible. This page is for the shop's kids' cases: chunky, easy-grip cases made for phones children use.
What a phone for a child needs
- A case that grips and cushions. Kids' cases are chunky, with thick corners that cushion a drop and a shape that is easy for small hands to grip. For more cases that take drops, see tough and shockproof cases.
- Glass on the screen. A case protects the back and corners; a tempered glass protector takes the scratches and knocks the screen would otherwise take. See tempered glass screen protectors.
- A wrist strap. A strap round the wrist stops the phone hitting the floor when it slips. See wrist straps.
- Earphones. Wired earphones need no charging and are easy to replace if lost. See wired earphones.
Small parts and younger children
Charms, beads and the tiny dust plugs that fit a charging port are fun for older children, but they are small parts. The NHS warns that babies and toddlers put small objects in their mouths, that swallowed magnets can stick together inside the body, and that cords can wrap round a young child's neck. If there is a baby or toddler in the house, keep charms, cords and magnetic accessories out of reach. If a child may have swallowed a button battery, the Office for Product Safety and Standards says to go straight to A&E or call 999. The guide to phone charms and straps has more.
Questions people ask about phone accessories for kids
How loud should a child's earphones be?
NHS hearing services advise no more than 60 per cent of the maximum volume, for no more than an hour at a time. iPhones can warn when listening has been loud for too long. The guide to earphones and earbuds explains the settings.
Which case fits my child's phone?
Each case lists the phone models it fits as choices on its page. Choose the exact model, because cases for a Pro, a Plus and a standard phone differ.
What about older children?
As children grow, they usually want the phone to look like theirs. Cute cases and charms suit them well: see cute style.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.