Top 5 toddler-friendly websites and tools
Here’s a look at some websites and tools that are designed with your toddler in mind.
From time to time, I write about toddler-friendly websites or utilities which enable toddlers to use the computer in a safer and more age-appropriate manner. Here’s a round-up of some of the best. Clicking on the provided links will direct you to the original Sync blog post which highlights the toddler-friendly website (or tool), so you can get more details and information.
Fun & Educational Websites
KneeBouncers – A website for babies to play and learn
Kneebouncers is a toddler-friendly website that babies can play games on without the use of a mouse. Designed by two frustrated fathers, Kneebouncers was created by Jim Robinson and Kurt Dommermuth who discovered that there were no websites out that were suitable for their young children who were wanting to play online games like their older siblings.
KideoPlayer: Now little eyes can safely watch YouTube videos
…offers up a solution that allows young children to watch YouTube videos that are completely family friendly, so parents can relax knowing their preschooler isn’t going to stumble upon unsuitable videos. KideoPlayer is run by a dad of two young boys in his free time. He scouts out YouTube for safe, educational and fun videos and then puts them on KideoPlayer.
If your child is a little too old for this website, but you’re still concerned about what they could be viewing on YouTube, here’s some information on YouTube’s Safety Mode.
This list of kid-friendly News websites might be a little “too old” for your toddler if left on their own. However, as there are several benefits to introducing your child to current events at an early age, you could always start them off by visiting these websites with your youngster and reading the stories to them.
Toddler-Friendly Tools and Utilities
Ask Kids – A search engine worth checking out
Keeping your kids away from inappropriate web content is far from easy. Even innocent searches can produce results that you’d rather your child not see. That’s where Ask Kids can help…
Qimo: An operating system for kids
Qimo – pronounced kim-oh – is a completely free operating system designed especially for kids. It’s based on the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It’s the brainchild of husband and wife team Brian and Micelle Hall, the couple behind QuinnCo – “a not-for-profit charitable organization, designed to help special needs children and low-income children by giving them fully-functional computer systems.” The operating system comes bundled with a set of educational games and has been designed to be easy to use by kids aged 3 and up.
You might also be interested in checking out this high-tech baby bib or this blog post on OpenDNS, a free solution to help keep your kids safe online.
Do you know of any uber cool toddler-friendly websites or tools? Is there a website your little one absolutely loves to play with? Let us know!
There is a great kids website called OGIESFUNCLUB.COM that my friends grandkids just love. There are many games, comics and activities for kids to enjoy. Well worth checking this one out.
I’ve seen this website and my kids love it as well.
This is also a great site…teaches the ABCs of many different subjects
Very informational and engaging.
There are games and e-books that teach a wide variety of subjects..
you should check it out :)
Check out MomsWithApps for a varied collection of apps for toddlers (and slightly older kids). They are all parent-tested and kid-friendly. Particularly check out TickleTapApps, DuckDuckMoose apps (like Wheels on the Bus), My Little Suitcase, and PicPocket Books.