A common-sense guide to technology and young children
“Toddlers on Technology: A Parents’ Guide,” currently under $20 at Amazon, was written by a mom and two early-childhood educators to help parents choose how → full article
A toy that grows with your baby
It’s an activity toy, and it’s a walker.
VTech’s Sit-to-Stand Walker, part of the company’s Infant Learning product line that grows along with your baby, → full article
Killer Apps for Kids: Part 2
We asked educator and BabyNames partner Kate Glinsmann for her favorite apps for children. This is Part 2 of her report:
The following apps are → full article
Killer Apps for Kids: Part 1
We asked educator and BabyNames partner Kate Glinsmann for her favorite apps for children. This is Part 1 of her report:
The following apps are → full article
Little Apps for Little Hands
Tired of your little one grabbing your phone or tablet? V Tech has an app for that–or rather, a bunch of apps. The Little → full article
Vivaldi interactive – Four Seasons music app
An interactive storybook for the iPad can foster a love of classical music in children of all ages. “Hear the beautiful music and get involved!” → full article
Baby drum set
Kids got rhythm: this new learning toy has three drum pads and cymbal, each with its own unique sound, VTech says.
Your child can play → full article
Learn with a helicopter
The Explore and Learn Helicopter combines a favorite toy with introductory learning tools.
There’s a spinning propeller of course, and wheels that roll for take-off. → full article
Friendly gadget speaks letters
Don’t think it will give your kid an English accent, but it should help them learn letters: the Little Gadget Letter Friend from Vtech uses → full article
Did Einstein bend balls?
“Soft, flexible plastic with bright primary colors make this Ball fun and easy for little fingers to bend, squeeze, grasp, and roll,” says Baby Einstein. → full article
Robot teaches tots
“With his quirky personality, rockin’ dance moves, and funny responses,” developer Vtech says, “your child will love interacting” with its robot toy. Cogsley has an → full article
Lights and Learning
Babies crave stimulation, and this little device delivers plenty. It’ll also help teach basic numbers with songs and color.
The Spin and Learn Color → full article
