Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Best Apps for Toddlers: Travel Edition

I know it's been a good long time since we have blogged here. I've been more focused on Very Busy Mama but always with this site in mind and what direction to take it in. I want to keep it family friendly and focused on all things kids. 

To be honest, we are going through such major changes in our life (yes, still!) that it's been a tough balancing act with the other site and my freelance work. 

We are now in Chile visiting my family for six weeks and Little M has been a bit of a nightmare really. Poor guy is completely out of his element, he keeps asking when papi will come (he comes in a few weeks) and wants to know where OUR CASA is. Heartbreaking.

The trip here had me worried but just before traveling I managed to buy a "vintage" iPad. Well, its the original iPad, which I am not too concerned about and despite my husband giving me the "do we really need this look" it literally saved me sanity on the 9 hour flight to Santiago. 

I downloaded a few apps and despite him never having used one before wasted no time in getting it. It's amazing just how quick they learn. I started with the free apps, but let's face it, they are limiting and don't let you get very far without a banner popping up asking you to upgrade or they simply don't have sound. What's the point of that?

Here are a few apps that I have found entertaining, educational and most certainly worth my money.

1. Elmo

2. Dora

3. Curious George

4. Penguin

I know there are thousands more, but these four have kept him entertained and he is always saying "C is for Cookie Mami!"

What are you favorite apps for toddlers? If you have any recommendations  let me know! I have a long flight back you know!




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