Educational apps can help little ones to develop a variety of skills. A child as young as one year old can learn to swipe and press the screen. The best way to introduce apps is to play and interact alongside your child for a few minutes at a time – they should not be used as a replacement for parenting.
See some of the best apps for babies and toddlers in the gallery below …
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The best baby and toddler apps
Nighty Night: This app could easily become part of your little one’s bedtime routine. Follow the sweet story of the sleepy animals who are getting ready for bed – with the help of your child who turns off all the lights.
(iTunes, $2.99)
Little Fox Nursery Rhymes: There’s more than 100 interactive elements to be found in three popular nursery rhymes – London Bridge, Evening Song and Old MacDonald Had A Farm. Plus, record your own songs.
(iTunes, $3.99)
YouTube Kids: With a range of parental controls, kids can safely watch their favourite shows and videos. The app allows parents to create individual child profiles, collect favourite channels, block videos, set a timer and more.
I Imagine: This app follows a child at home who wants to play with a parent who has work to do. As your tot explores the interactive pages, he’ll discover the joy of imaginative play.
(iTunes, free)
Duckie Deck Sandwich Chef: Help your little chef learn about healthy eating, develop her motor skills and put together yummy sandwich selections.
(Google Play, $2.26 and iTunes, $4.49)
Healthy Harold, Healthy Me: This interactive game gives pre-schoolers a chance to learn all about safety, health, belonging and connecting.
(Google Play & iTunes, free)
Endless Reader: With adorable monsters who introduce words commonly used in school and children’s books, this app will boost your tot’s literacy skills.
(Google Play & iTunes, free)
Brush Teeth With The Wiggles developed with Australian Unity: A tooth brushing app where kids can clean their pegs while watching a dentist-approved song/ music video performed by The Wiggles. After brushing, kids earn a reward.
(Google Play & iTunes, free)
Peekaboo Barn: This is a great app for bonding with your little one, as you work with her to learn the names of farm animals and what sounds they make.
(iTunes, $2.99)
