Awards

The Bark team was thrilled — and simultaneously humbled and honored — to learn that the Bark Phone had been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 list. We joined a select group of other innovations that are changing the way we live today. This honor signifies that our phone and its advanced content monitoring are paving the way for a future where kids have a controlled, gradual experience with technology as they learn to use a phone more safely and responsibly.

We’re honored to share that SafeWise has recognized Bark for helping keep kids safer with tech made just for families. The Bark Phone earned the title of Best Kid’s Phone Overall thanks to its powerful safety features and easy-to-use design, while the Bark Watch was named Best Watch to Wear at School for giving kids freedom and parents peace of mind.

The experts over at The Strategist have praised the Bark Watch’s advanced content monitoring for parents looking for more protection in a smart watch.

The Bark Phone joined tons of life-changing products that are helping to make the lives of parents easier in the digital age. Named a “dynamic device” in the services & support category, the Bark Phone was touted for its customizability and commitment to online safety.

Making the Mom’s Choice Award list isn’t just about being a parental favorite — it’s an incredible honor. The selection process incorporates the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists to give families a better understanding of the products that can help them raise children in the modern age.

The NAPPA Awards’ focus is on family and their mission is simple: to find and showcase the best toys, games, books, baby and family products. The Bark Phone was touted for its content monitoring, location tracking, and contact approval features. 

The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval program, created in 1990 as an adjunct to TNPC’s support services, identifies the finest products and services being marketed to the parent/child audience. From educational and entertainment products and equipment to travel destinations, the consumer oriented testing process solicits evaluations from parents and their children. This award signifies to other parents that their peers have acknowledged a product’s quality and desirability based on a wide variety of determining factors. It is the sole intention of The National Parenting Center to advise, support and guide parents with sound, responsible advice.