Set controls and teach privacy: how to manage your child’s first mobile phone

First up is deciding what type of phone your child should have – and how much you are willing to spend. Illustration: Jamie Wignall/The Guardian

Choose the right phone

From getting the right handset and trying to make sure children are safe online from scammers to ensuring they don’t lose it, there is a lot for parents to bear in mind when giving a child their first phone.