There is a new bug going around-a neon blue firefly is all abuzz. What I am talking about is not an insect. It is one of the newest cell phones to hit the market. The Firefly is an awesome new cell phone designed for ease of use by children. It has no number pad but instead has a button  with an icon of mom and dad. Since there is no keypad, children cannot burn up minutes by calling everyone they know.

Parents simply program their numbers in. To make a call, simply push the mom button and then send. The phone book holds up to 20 numbers. It also has the option of rejecting calls not in the phone book. The phonebook is PIN-protected. In addition, it also has a 911 button. (The button has to be held down for a full 3 seconds and then you have to push send).

It is rechargeable, has up to 6 hours of talk time and has dual language capabilities (English and Spanish).

Very lightweight (2.12 ounces) and compact (3.46" x 1.75" x 0.79").

It is available through phone stores (with traditional cell phone contracts), through Target as a prepay phone,or directly from Firefly Mobile (also prepay).

I purchased this to have an open communication line when my children are visiting their father. I only programmed my number in it as this is the “mom phone’ and is only used when they are with their father. I did not tell my children the phone number becaue I did not want them giving the number out to their friends.

I am very pleased with the Firefly. The simple design and ease of use make this a great phone for single parent families. It was very easy to teach my children how to use it.