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.

High Contrast Patterns & Shapes

Before your baby's vision is totally developed, black and white patterns, shape and imagery are more likely to hold your baby's attention. Some moms swear by this app, which cycles through a bunch of black and white patterns, to help calm their babies.

Available at itunes.apple.com, $1.99.