Close on the heels of the launch of its G Watch smartwatch, LG has now announced a new kids-centric wearable device --- the KizON smartband, which keeps track of the location of the children and makes limited phone calls.

The LG KizON smartband is a basic tracking device which the kids can wear on their wrists. The location of the smartbandis regularly updated via a paired Android app, to enable parents to ensure the safety of their kids.

The KizOn smartband features a button which causes the device to call a preset number; and can also be used for receiving calls from a list of approved numbers. If a parent calls up a child and the child doesnot take the call, the mic on the smartband gets turned on automatically, so as to enable the parent to hear what's happening.

Since the KizON smartband essentially underscores a mechanism for the parents to keep tabs on their childrenin pre-school and elementary school, the tracking can be done on a smartphone or a tablet using GPS and Wi-Fi.

The water- and stain-resistant KizON smartband is made of a polythiourethane substance; and will be available in three colors: blue, green, and pink. The device will also have options for several animated characters as embellishment.

KizON is set to hit South Korea markets on July 10, and its availability will be expanded to North America and Europe in the third quarter.