I tried a 'kid-safe' smartphone with no social media. I loved it but would change one thing.

• Many parents worry about the effects that social media and smartphones have on their kids.
• Gabb makes kid-safe smartphones and watches that don't have internet or social media apps.
• I thought the phone was well-designed and is a solid first step in reducing screen time.

As an aspiring parent, I've been preemptively worried about all the usual issues, like saving enough money and figuring out the best place to raise kids.

But one issue feels insurmountable and terrifying: navigating smartphones.