Apps/other iPad stuff for young toddler

[shelbyann]

No screen time before two and all that, I know. But I'll be taking a solo 5-hour flight with DD later this month. She will have just turned 1. I've flown with her plenty of times but not by myself since she's been walking. She absolutely hates sitting still. We haven't really let her watch much TV or play with my phone but she loves watching videos of herself, so I'm thinking an app or two might help us survive.

Ideas on good stuff to download in advance? I'm fine with paying for apps as long as they're only a couple of bucks. 

I'm also planning on bringing LOTS of snacks and a few books and am resigned to letting her walk up and down the aisles if we have to. LOL.

[countthestars]

DD loves Zoo Train, which basically lets you assemble a train full of animals and watch it drive by as many times as you want. It is a total snooze but she could do it for hours. It took a few minutes for her to "get" how to do it (you put your finger on a train car and drag it down) but she became a pro quickly.

She also loves episodes of Elmo and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

[t]

DD likes the pbs kids app which has short clips of various shows.

[babyrn]

DD likes Toddler Sing and Play and Peekaboo Barn

[ny96]

J likes the Wonderkind Toddler Seek and Find apps. Those can keep him busy for a long time.

[shelbyann]

Thanks! Making a nice little list

Follow up question - if the app has sound, does your kid care whether they can hear it or not?

[ny96]

J still plays with it when the sound is off.

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Feb 4, 2015 12:35:58 GMT -5 countthestars said:

DD loves Zoo Train, which basically lets you assemble a train full of animals and watch it drive by as many times as you want. It is a total snooze but she could do it for hours. It took a few minutes for her to "get" how to do it (you put your finger on a train car and drag it down) but she became a pro quickly.

She also loves episodes of Elmo and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

OMG this looks awesome. I just downloaded it for DS, who's 3.

[tealblue]

Peekaboo barn and peekaboo zoo would be good for a 1 year old.

We also have a variety of Elmo and Sesame Street apps.

[carolinagirl831]

Dd loves mother goose club, basically annoying nursery rhymes singing and Mickey Mouse club
I think she would love zoo train!

[lulu21]

I use the fisher price apps when I need to keep J still, like diaper changes. They're pretty harmless IMO. They're colorful and musical apps.

[mandapanda18]

I guess they will be using ABC mouse at daycare one-on-one (the only day there are 3 providers) on Fridays starting next month... any reviews? I have to say yes he can participate or no.

[yellowbrkrd]

Another vote for Peekaboo Barn. M is obsessed.