What's the best way to set up an iPhone for a child?

Ryan
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:15:32 +0000

Start with Family Sharing for a new Apple ID for the child - this gives you control. In Screen Time, enable “Content & Privacy Restrictions” and set app limits. Don’t forget to restrict explicit content and app installs. For full oversight, I combine this with mSpy to see app usage and location.