Toymail Is Voicemail for Kids

It’s tough being a parent these days. For one thing there is just never enough time. You want to connect with your child, but you have so much to do. Well, maybe Toymail will help.

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Toymail is a mailbox-shaped toy that lets you send voicemail straight to your kids. So when you can’t be with them you can at least talk with them. Your child can send you messages to you as well by hitting reply. I suppose you could use a phone, but not everyone wants their child to have access to one so this is a good option. Besides, something that looks like a toy is better for kids.

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You can get it online for £49.99 (~$82 USD) from Firebox.

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Toymail Lets Parents Send Voicemail to Their Kids’ Toy

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Being a working parent is hard. Aside from missing out on some of your kid’s firsts, it sucks not being able to hang out and bond with your offspring as much as you want to. You can, however, harness the power of modern technology and make them feel your presence one way or another, like with Toymail.

It’s a small, mailbox-shaped toy that lets you send voicemail straight to your kids. The awesome part is that your child can send you messages, too, simply by hitting ‘reply.’

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Toymail is available online for £49.99 (or about $82+).

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Back to Basics

Tom Chau’s communications concept, Voice, proves that in a world full of complex technologies like smart-phones and tablets, something more simple can be better. The device serves as an easy-to-use, cost-efficient way to keep in touch with loved ones that doesn’t require much work- simply record a message, select the recipient, and VOILA! – consider it delivered. It’s kinda like a 2-way radio for voicemail. It’s perfect for seniors or young children who might feel overwhelmed by more complicated devices.

Designer: Tom Chau

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