Phoney is a phone-hiding tool designed for parents of babies and toddlers.

Created to help gently reduce children’s exposure to phones — without pretending we live in a screen-free world.

WHAT IS PHONEY?

In a perfect world, we’d all try to use our phones less in front of our children.
But most of us have jobs, messages to answer, and people who rely on us.

Phoney is a bilingual (English–Spanish) tool that looks like a board book designed to help parents of babies and toddlers gently reduce how much their children see them using a phone.

It includes a discreet compartment that fits phones as large as an iPhone Pro Max. Phoney also includes child friendly pages so If a child wanders over, instead of seeing a screen, they’ll find friendly farm animals, the sounds they make, and simple sensory activities the parent can show and engage their child with.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Place your phone inside the hidden compartment.
  2. Use your phone as needed — messages, emails, work
  3. If your child approaches, switch over to the book pages and show them the fun farm animals, the sounds they make or a simple sensory activity.

No setup or instructions to follow — just options.

THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED

  • Bilingual (English & Spanish).
  • Friendly farm animals.
  • Simple sensory activities.
  • Hidden phone compartment.
  • Fits phones up to an iPhone Pro Max.
  • Durable board book construction.

WHO IT’S FOR

  • Parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers.
  • Families raising children bilingually.
  • Anyone looking for a realistic, non-shaming approach to reducing phone exposure.

USE IT YOUR WAY

  • Use it while answering a message.
  • Use it to get some work done.
  • Use it when you need a moment.

    Phoney is simply one more tool in your parenting toolbox.