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6 Apps Worth Downloading Now

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:04:50 PDT

I love a good app for my kids as much as the next mom, but finding a decent one can be worse than a searching for a needle in a haystack. Nobody wants to pay good money for an app that's just going to sit on their iPad while the kids go back to playing Angry Birds. That's why I am excited about six of the apps nominated for Webby awards this year. Of the multitude of apps honored with nominations, seven are designed specifically for kids, and trust me, they are sure to hold your tots' interest much longer than any "try to throw the trash into the trash can" game. Check them out!

Jet-Set Family: 10 Apps For Families Going on Spring Break

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:04:19 PST

Hit the road without hitting rock bottom! Spring break is prime time for travel – be it for a trip to grandma's house or on a vacation – but getting there isn't always half the fun. Eliminate mad dashes through the airport in search of a toilet and road trip boredom with a few apps designed to make the air, roads, and rails just a wee bit friendlier!

Ga Ga or Gag: iPhone Cases For Toddlers

Nicole Abbott — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:43:27 PST

This is a tech world! Our kiddos are growing up in the digital age, where everything in our lives is digitized - and the truth is that many toddlers are able to manage technology with much more ease than their grandparents. And what is a toddler's coveted tech toy of choice? Mama's iPhone.

Since tots love iPhones so much, many companies have jumped at the lucrative opportunity to manufacture tech products that cater to both moms and tots - case in point, iPhone cases for toddlers. The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Apptivity Case ($20), Infantino's HappiTaps Beary Happi Character Cover ($20), and Woogie 2 ($20) also have toddler iPhone apps to go along with the smartphone cases. While the lovable Stitch iPhone case ($20) makes a cute hard cover that protects your phone from the trenches of toddlerhood.

We want to know what you think about this new tech trend. Will you be rushing out to get one, or do you think iPhone cases for toddlers are a waste of money?

5 Great Tech Finds For Moms and Kids at CES 2012

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:47:38 PST

If you thought the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week was about products for geeks, you were right - geeky moms, that is! The integration of technology and parenting is more exciting than ever before as programmers and engineers are setting their sights on moms who can't put down their smartphones. From wireless video baby monitors that you can view on your phone to plush animals that turn your iPhone into a toy, here are some of the newest tech products for moms and kids!

Best of 2011: The 20 Best Apps For Kids

Kate Stahl — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:46:18 PST

Parents with curious young ones quickly realize that what's yours - including your iPhone and iPad - is also theirs. But, hey, sharing is good (right?), especially when you stock your technology with kid-friendly apps guaranteed to keep your tot entertained for hours, or at least wait for the doctor, fold the laundry, or chat with your bestie. Check out our 20 must-have kid apps for 2011, some free, and start downloading now!

Lil Gift Guide: 10 Fun Gifts For Lil Gamers

Natasha Dantzig — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:55:33 PST

Game on! Not the sole territory of antisocial teenagers and reclusive 40-year-olds living in their parents' basement, video games have totally gone kiddie, with fun - even educational - options for tots. Whatever your family's gaming console of choice, read on for a fun selection of age-appropriate video games for even the littlest gamers.

Bert and Ernie Tell You How to Get to Sesame Street and Everywhere Else

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:33:06 PST

Guess who knows how to get to Sesame Street? Given Bert and Ernie's new job, it's a safe bet that they know their way around town. The Sesame Street duo are the latest to lend their voices to TomTom navigation system, making a traffic jam a lot more fun for everyone in the car.

For $13, parents can download the popular characters' voices to help them navigate their way anywhere from grandma's house to the local gymnastics class, adding a lil humor to the ride, such as, "U-turn ahead, Bert. Just me turn? All of us Bert." Take a look at a clip of the characters trying to record for the system and tell us, are they a fun distraction for antsy passengers or a headache waiting to happen for mom?

Chanel Goes Kiddie This Season With an Interactive "Kids Space"

LilSugar — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:03:38 PST

Coloring books are so last season. Not content to merely appeal to women of a certain age and financial standing, Chanel recently launched a "Kids Space" on its website, where lil ones can virtually color in Chanel classics like purses, blazers, and shoes, then print out the finished product. It's not just about drooling over accessories, though; Chanel has also installed a memory game where lil ones test and improve memory skills by matching as many pairs of Chanel icons as possible before time runs out.

Warning: it's very likely that Chanel fans a little older than the Kids Space's targeted demographic will have a little too much fun daydreaming about Chanel heels and quilted bags with their ideal color combinations. The kiddies might just have to wait their turn.

Ingenious marketing ploy targeting very young future customers? Or just another fun, harmless activity for tots?

iPhone Apps to Keep Kids Safe While Out Trick-or-Treating!

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:03:24 PDT

Keep your kids safe on Halloween! The holiday is a childhood favorite filled with costumes, loot bags, and tons of candy. But before heading out on your evening adventure, download a few safety apps to your iPhone.

10 Halloween iPad Apps For Techy Tots

LilSugar — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:37:33 PDT

Techy tots take notice! Many parents allow their tots to play with their smartphones and tablets - and let's face it, sometimes they know how to use the devices better than their parents. With the number of iPad apps for preschoolers increasing every day, it's time to let your tot get spooky with technology - and check out these 10 Halloween iPad apps!