When we are out and about or busy at appointments, one thing that I always turn to in keeping our little ones busy are applications on our phones. While we have to be careful with those little hands holding onto a phone to make sure it doesn’t drop, I know that some of our apps can provide hours of entertainment if I let them-I know Aubrey gets frustrated when it’s time for Mom to take the phone back 😉
With the majority of individuals today being the owner of smart phones, it’s no surprise the amount of apps that can be downloaded for just about everything. Infantino understands that moms and dads everywhere sometimes need that extra entertainment for little ones and have created Infantino HappiTaps for the iPhone or iPod Touch.
What makes HappiTaps different than any other app? Not only does your iPhone or iPod Touch become a fun and interactive game for your child but your phone is transformed into a cuddly “bear” when inserted into the HappiTaps sleeve, another plus from a parent’s perspective in case those hands lose grip and drop the phone.
HappiTaps features several interactive options for your child including:
- Toddler Mode (cycles through activities)
- Expressions
- Sing Along
- Peek-A-Boo!
- Sleeping
- Feeding Time
- Story Time
- Rattle & Fun
- ABC Pop
- NightyNight!
The app is available for download in iTunes and is a larger app so it worked best to download while connected to Wi-Fi.
After installing the free app on my phone, Aubrey was instantly attached to the bear and ready to see what he is all about. With any push of the screen, an interaction is taking place. From singing nursery rhymes to telling your favorite stories (Goldilocks and the Three Bears of course is one!), there’s endless entertainment to enjoy and creates an educational option to apps versus playing a random game. I loved listening to him recite the alphabet as Aubrey played while I worked. If you wish to add additional songs, stories, etc., options are available to purchase and download additional.
Overall, the HappiTaps App and Case create a whole new level of interactive apps for children that moms and dads can enjoy knowing their child will love, learn from, and still have that extra protection for your phone while it’s in those little hands 😉
“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Infantino HappiTaps and received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
