It makes it fun when she signs on, even if we don't end up chatting. By the way sidekicks are now free on amazon

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Our 15-month-old son has had this phone for months now, and it has been absolutely perfect for him! Our friends have been so impressed with it that several have asked where to buy one, and one friend even tracked it down for purchase elsewhere when Amazon.com was temporarily out of stock. The sounds are very clear without being obnoxious, and there are many varied ringers, tones, songs, etc for each number button. The recording function produces a crisp, clear, loud voice that our son can easily recognize. He loves to flick the little bug and cause the wheel to spin, and looking at "baby" in the mirror is always fun for him. The fact that it is a flip-phone is a big plus, since it matches Mommy's mobile phone. One side note: I thought the light-up antenna was broken at first, but turns out it only lights when the record button is depressed. Still pretty cool, but worth mentioning if you are expecting the antenna to light all the time. We have had zero mechanical problems with this phone, and the batteries are still going strong, despite constant use. Highly recommend!