Ciao Bella — A first phone for kids. Made for connection, not screens.
iPhones can wait. Telling Grandad I love you can't. Ciao Bella is an Australian home phone designed for children aged 4 to smartphone-ready. It rings only for the people you choose — no apps, no internet, no screen. Just real conversations with the people who love them.
Reserve for $25 — fully refundable until shipping
Why families love Ciao Bella
Only the people you trust
You decide exactly who can call your child — grandparents, aunties, best friends. No strangers, no spam, no surprises. Through the Ciao Bella parent app, you add approved contacts. Only those numbers can ring through. Everyone else is blocked automatically.
No screens, no distractions
Ciao Bella is a phone that's just a phone. No apps, no internet, no doom-scrolling. Kids pick it up, talk to someone they love, and put it down.
Built like a phone, not an app
One-press speed dial to their top three contacts. Voicemail from Nanny when they miss her call. Quiet hours when it's time to read or sleep. All the good parts of a home phone — made for small hands.
How Ciao Bella works
- Add their people. Open the parent app and invite Grandma, the best friend, the aunties. Everyone else is blocked by default.
- Set quiet hours. Dinner, homework, sleep — the phone goes still until you let it back in. Emergency contacts always get through.
- They call who matters. Three speed-dial buttons. One press connects them straight to Nanny, Grandad, or their best friend.
- You see every call. Incoming, outgoing, blocked attempts — all in your parent app. No surprises.
Why families pick Ciao Bella
i. An Australian family team.
100% Australian-owned. Designed, set up and supported from Australia. Local stock, local warranty, real people on email.
ii. A home phone — not a wearable.
Lives on a desk or bench. No SIM card, no cellular plan, no GPS tracker. Plug it in once and it just rings.
iii. Free Ciao-Bella-to-Ciao-Bella calls. Forever.
Calls between Ciao Bella phones are free — always. Grandma's place, the best friend down the road, cousins interstate.
iv. Hand-finished, one batch at a time.
Available in flamingo, buttercream, and after dark. A small object made to be loved, not stuffed in a drawer.
Pricing and bundles
Pre-order any bundle for $25 today. Full balance charged only when your phone ships. Cancel anytime. Every phone includes free parent app, free shipping in Australia, 30-day money-back guarantee, and 12-month warranty.
Solo — $109 (RRP $139, save $30)
One Ciao Bella phone in your choice of colour.
BFF Bundle — $199 for two phones (RRP $278, save $79)
Two phones, mix and match colours. Free calls between them forever. Best value.
Talking Trio — $279 for three phones (RRP $417, save $138)
Three phones, any combination of colours. Free calls between all three forever.
Subscription plans
Free, forever: Unlimited calls between Ciao Bella phones plus one approved parent line. No subscription required.
Bella Plus — $14.99/month: Unlimited calls to any Australian landline or mobile. Cancel any time.
About Ciao Bella
Founded by Jasmin and Sophie — two Australian mums. Jasmin brings a background in technology and product; Sophie in e-commerce, brand and marketing. Built in Sydney, Australia. 100% Australian-owned small business.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Ciao Bella designed for?
Kids from 4 years old to smartphone-ready. Simple enough for little ones, gives older kids independence without smartphone risks.
How do I control who can call my child?
Through the Ciao Bella parent app. You add approved contacts — only those numbers ring through. Everyone else is blocked automatically.
Does Ciao Bella connect to the internet?
It plugs into your home router via Ethernet and uses that connection only to make calls. No browser, no apps, no social media.
Does Ciao Bella have a screen?
No. It is a handset with buttons — just like a classic home phone. Nothing to look at, scroll, or watch.
Can my child call emergency services?
Yes. 000 always works on Ciao Bella regardless of the approved contact list.
When will Ciao Bella ship?
First phones ship from June 2026. Pre-orders dispatched in order placed.
Is there a monthly fee?
Calls between Ciao Bella phones are free forever. Bella Plus ($14.99/month) adds unlimited calls to any Australian number. Cancel any time.
What is the refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee. 12-month warranty against defects.
How is Ciao Bella different from a kids smartwatch phone?
Ciao Bella is a home phone, not a wearable. No screen, no GPS, no cellular plan. No apps, no monthly cellular bill.
How is Ciao Bella different from a kids smartphone?
A smartphone gives access to internet, social media, games, and apps. Ciao Bella does none of that — calls from approved contacts only.
Contact
Email: info@ciaobellaphone.com.au
Ciao Bella Phone — Sydney, Australia