Sometimes, when you need to distract your little one in any way possible, you have to turn to your phone.
I'm not one to leave any electronic devices with my 15 month old. For one, screen time isn't good for them at such a young age. Two, I don't need him downloading more seasons of Grey's Anatomy on my Google Play account (it's on Netflix!) or sending random selfies of his nostrils to anyone. And then lastly, do you know how expensive a good smartphone is? He already got away with dropping my Samsung on concrete, let's not push our luck with anything more than a small scratch in the corner of the glass.
But for those moments, like waiting at the Doctor's office, where he needs to be quietly distracted, it can be a lifesaver. So for the few apps that I do have for him, when I don't feel like burning data on Youtube, I make sure they are at least educational. Then I don't have to feel too bad about letting my toddler play with my phone.
The app is more than just nursery rhymes. There's songs and games about numbers, the alphabet, colors, shapes, animals, dinosaurs, and a LOT more! And the songs do have the lyrics across the screen. Which I know, doesn't do much for him now. But it's early steps towards recognizing his letters, and then much later down the road, reading.
The app is incredibly interactive as well. Granted, his swiping and tapping skills aren't very good yet (he mostly chews on the edges of the phone and drools if the content has him bored) so he needs Mommy's help. I oblige, because again - I don't want 100 selfies of his eyeball - but within each song and game, there's actually so much you can click on, even I wasn't entirely bored with it.
For example; "Old MacDonald" is set on a farm (Duh) and the scene opens with the barn itself. You click different areas of the barn to open scenes, with dancing and singing animals, who each do their own cute and quirky thing when also clicked. Each song had different interactive features that kept Bruce locked in. And if something isn't entirely interesting to him, he's immediately bored and moves on to other means of destruction, like hiding the coffee table coasters. What's awesome is that Old Macdonald has other entrepreneurial endeavors, like a Zoo & Aquarium, so we don't too easily get burned out on the same, familiar rhymes.
If I allowed him, he'd probably spend all day with my phone playing with this app. Since I don't let him use it but for a few minutes at a time, there's so many songs that he couldn't possibly get bored of them all. So I believe this is something we will end up using for years (which when it is time to learn reading, the phonics portion of the app will be really handy!).
Best things about this app? No data or wifi needed once you've downloaded the songs you want, and no ads! None!
There's over 300 stories, rhymes and songs, and more than 200 games and activities. So trust me, with all the different renditions of your favorite songs, plus original content, you won't get bored either. With a subscription, you are able to receive new content as it's updated to the app. There's two subscription options: Monthly or Yearly. But if you aren't ready to just dive in with a subscription, there's a free trial (but not all songs and games are accessible.)
You can downloads the app via iOS here, or on Google Play Store and Amazon.
Now for the fun part...
KidloLand is allowing us to do our first International Giveaway! There are 3 opportunities to win a free three-month subscription! So yes, even if you aren't in the USA, you have the opportunity to try this great app out!
Enter below: Entries will be collected and a winner randomly picked via RaffleCopter. Bookmark this page, as it will end in two weeks ( Oct 18th)! May the odds ever be in your favor!
Have you tried the KidloLand App? Let me know below!
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