Sanity Savers: 12 Best Apps for Babies

We found a dozen apps that'll captivate your baby on a longhaul flight, help tame squirmy diaper changes and calm a fussy tot while waiting for the doctor.

By Julie Seguss October 29, 2015

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their screen time guidelines, no longer banning it for the under 2 set. Instead, they’re encouraging parents to set limits and be smart about tech use. While we’re not condoning apps instead of playing with, reading to and interacting with your baby, we also know that a few minutes with your phone or tablet can make or break your first longhaul flight, help tame squirmy diaper changes around the 10-month mark and calm a fussy 1-year-old while waiting for the doctor. In these moments, we say embrace technology and let your little one try swiping his tiny fingers through these simple and engaging apps.

Laugh & Learn Animal Sounds for Baby

Introduce your little one to some new animals with this app. The bold and colorful animals move around on the screen and make noises along with background music. Between groups of animals, Baby will hear a little song. While it's pretty simple, this app appeals to many babies.

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