With the number of iPhone users skyrocketing in recent years, you're more likely to be close to someone who has one than none.. It's pretty amazing how they're a gaming device, music player, camera, GPS, and web browser all in one - but that's not nearly all they do. Who knew that one day, while babysitting, your very own cell phone would help buy you an hour or so while you do what you need to do?
App developers have gotten extremely crafty, and that's lucky for anyone who's got kids to entertain. If you've babysat a toddler before, you know it can be difficult to even accomplish a simple task, such as applying makeup or washing the dishes. That's why iPhones are coming in handy now more than ever. Check out these frequently downloaded apps that can keep young ones glued to the screen for hours -- they're a total godsend for babysitters and busy parents. Here are just a few of the kid-loving applications:
Dr. Seuss' ABC App
This one's a favorite because it's a double whammy -- rather than being just a game that keeps kids glued to the screen, it gets them reading and works their mind. Dr. Seuss' ABC is basically an interactive version of an old favorite Seuss book. Kids can either read the book themselves, flipping the pages on the touch screen, or have it read to them. The kids can also tap pictures on the screen for a verbal caption. It's great for teaching kids to read, but the process is lengthy enough to buy you some time!
Adobe Ideas
Got a crafty kid? No time for cleaning up a mess of paint and oil pastels? Adobe Ideas, a free app, is here to help. It provides a basic canvas and a number of different tools and colors so kids can use their fingers to create digital masterpieces. You can even upload pictures from your photo gallery and draw on them, so kids can have a fun time playing with the camera and drawing on pictures of themselves, pets, and their parents.
Fruit Ninja
Fruit Ninja is an iPhone game that's fun for kids, but you'll find yourself playing it on public transportation even after you leave. It simply involves slicing fruit in half that's been thrown into the air, and gets more complicated as non-fruit items get thrown into the mix and you have to remember to avoid them. This is one of those games, though, that get very intense -- you might want to make sure you've got a sturdy iPhone case just in case the phone gets dropped or flung in the heat of competition!
It's hard not to wonder when phones will stop advancing. After all, they're already miniature computers, and there's almost nothing they can't do. But when you've got young, difficult-to-entertain kids on your hands, you'll be thankful for every ridiculous app that's been released, since there are so many that are perfect for keeping kids busy when nothing else will.
My name is a Joelle. I am a mother of two and I've been writing for over ten years. I specialize in parenting and lifestlye topics.
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