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Jenny, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor, shares a look into the Baby’s Brilliant App. We were compensated to write this post, however all opinions remain those of the writer.
In a perfect world, we would have hours and hours to spend time creating educational and fun activities for our babies and toddlers. In reality, there are dishes and laundry to be done, as well as a myriad of other things.
When life gets hectic and you need your children to be entertained, yet also want their minds engaged and learning the Baby’s Brilliant App is the perfect solution.
The app features:
- Movies: Full of everyday, common images from around the globe, the movies are accompanied by the music of famous composers that has been rerecorded soothing instruments. Most of the movies are narrated by children.
- Music:Â a variety of classical recordings, inspirational, and popular children’s songs.
- Night Lights: a combination of visuals and music designed to help your baby fall asleep. You can arrange the order of play, create a unique playlist, or loop your playlist up to 90 minutes!
In addition to entertaining your children at home, this app can be used on the go. The app is downloadable on iTunes and available for iPhones and iPads.
My daughter loved the inspirational songs. Â After attempting to have her nap for about thirty minutes only to hear her climbing in and out of bed, talking, and jumping I put her in front of the app with some songs playing. Â She instantly calmed and kept asking for more songs! Â
It was wonderful.
There are so many possibilities and uses for this app. It is even available in Spanish and Chinese.
Download the app, visit their website or blog, follow on Pinterest or twitter, or like them on Facebook!
You can watch these videos or visit their Youtube channel for more information!
Enter to Win
Thanks to Baby’s Brilliant, you have a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. Use the entry form below and tell us “What do you use when you kids need to be entertained for a bit?”
Remember to visit BabysBrilliant.com and Download the app now for free.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored.
Written by Jenny Nanninga, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor.
Heather Dawn says
My two oldest boys play with their tablets. My two youngest like to color or play with play-doh.
Rachel says
A book or a craft– we try not to use TV as a “holder” 🙂
Sherry Conrad says
Tablet or ipad.
Karen Drake says
I usually put an educational movie in the DVD player for them.
Janice Crespo says
Variety was the key. If they really wanted to watch a new movie, I would wait to share with them until I needed some time to myself 🙂 LOL Sometimes it would be a craft and sometimes it would be a new program for the computer. My kids weren’t little during cell phones apps 🙂 LOL As far as my grandson, he is pretty much happy when I give him the pile of blocks to play with to build and destroy! LOL
Sarah L says
Bubble blowing is always a hit.
Thanks for the contest.
Sonya says
Coloring or singing songs.
Denise Donaldson says
I use computer games
amy deeter says
we use flash cards and children activity books
Breanne says
My niece likes coloring books.
Nicole Millheim says
I use Disney movies
Juel says
Would definitely come to good use especially after having two beautiful twins!
Samantha says
I turn on the TV and pull out some games to play with them!
susan smoaks says
we like to finger paint and use markers
Kim Smith says
We create a game or something silly.
Sue Barney says
I bring out the Kindle and let em read or play games 🙂
Peggy Rydzewski says
Sorry.. this nana uses the ipad
Valeen N says
We loved coloring books, still do!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
We play dot to dot
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Rachel Moliere says
I would put them in front of the fireplace and put a book on tape for them to listen to
Ceinwyn R says
I’m guilty of using the TV and tablet but we don’t have cable which is nice because I’ll play an episode and when it’s done that’s it.
wen budro says
I use a Disney DVD. I let them choose which one to watch….it never fails to do the trick.
Jessica Ruggiero says
My daughters love to color! They also like playing games on their tablets!
Francine Anchondo says
Tv , Crafts and puzzles.
Becky W says
My toddler likes to be a helper and help me out – he helps with the laundry (loading the washer and dryer) with my help (of course). He stays by me and plays with his cars if he can’t help me do the big stuff I need to.
christy colln says
my 7 year old loves to watch documentaries..he’s odd lol 😛
Amity J says
Coloring and assorted crafts seems to be the popular thing around here..as well as peanut butter playdough!
Diane W says
I like to use nature or I spy games.
Deborah Gardner says
We head outside and usually go to the park!
Stephanie Douglas says
I try to use sensory toys at home, but I do use my phone when we’re out and about and the kids need to be entertained for a bit.
Karen T Gonyea says
After I’ve gotten them ready for the day and I need 15 minutes to finish getting myself ready and all of us out the door !!
shaunie says
We sing our favorite songs and make up silly jokes
Dawn Cook says
i use their favorite video….keeps them quite quiet
meagan bs says
i’d admit the tv and/or my phone works well for my daughter. she loves both.
Deb Ford says
We use the ipad to keep them entertained
Jill Myrick says
I usually put in one of their favorite Disney movies for them to watch.
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Debra Hall says
I read my granddaughter a book or two
joe gersch says
i use word searches
Erica B. says
Games on the ipad.
K. Finn says
My favorite is to play Tickle Monster or just chase around (if we can be loud).
brandy c says
I use my iPad when I need to entertain kids.
Brittney House says
I usually use coloring books and arts and crafts.
Shannon Leigh says
We love arts and crafts but also love to play board games.
Shannon Leigh says
We love to draw with lots of wild colors or we pull out a board game.
Kim Keithline says
I use disney movies, some arts and crafts, coloring, or my ipad it has a lot of educational apps on it
Denise S says
I let them order a kid’s move On Demand once in awhile.
kyl neusch says
bring out coloring books
Robin says
I give my son color books and puzzles.
Lisa V. says
Depending on the weather…nice, we go out for a hike or walk; rain, games or movies.
Kelly D says
I put on their favorite tv show.
brooke t says
I like to use puzzles!
Rose Reeder says
Weather permitting take them outside or we take them to parks. They have abundant supply of toys and if they don’t interest them, we let them get on a video on our computers.
Helga says
I give them art supplies.
D Schmidt says
I use the Leappad or I show them pictures on my phone.
Kasey Williams says
We take a walk to the park which is down the street
vera says
We go for walks, do puzzles together, arts and crafts or play outside.
Mihaela Day says
We use puzzles and board games 🙂
alena svetelska says
my kids loves to read on kindle fire hd
Amanda L. says
My kids like to watch tv on nickjr or read books.
robyn paris says
i like to use sidewalk chaulk to entertain the kids for a wile.
Heather McKenzie Carter says
We use netflix, reading, the trampoline outside.
Kim Kihega says
I use my cell phone or iPad to keep them occupied!
scarlett says
He’s only 10 weeks so if he cries when i put him down he goes in the moby wrap 😀
Jeanna says
I give them my iPad to keep them entertained for a few!
danielle Marie says
i break out the coloring book for my niece and nephew. they love it.
Jammie says
Currently I use a psp and the swimming pool
Laura Ari says
My phone is used for entertainment!
Bailey Dexter says
Right now the kids are at a great age for reading books and we have puppets for doing little plays!
joni says
Renting a dvd or two always works.
Anel says
Coloring books and Ipad!
Noreen says
I used a story app at a resturant today
Staci A says
Usually a book, toys, or a movie.
Julie says
we do music games.
Vonnie says
Forget the ipad I just make silly faces until he starts laughing uncontrollably
Susan Smith says
We do crafts, the computer or play dough
jules m. says
the ipad games work wonders.
Jen Thomas says
I use too much tv, but they also play with toys very well.
Laura J says
We let him play on the ipad!
Jake B says
the kindle works good
Sarah Hirsch says
i let the kids play on the ipad when i need to have them entertained for a bit
lana says
give them the iPad
Kenya F says
Coloring books and Disney movies works all the time
Taryn says
TV or sometimes I take them to the park.
beth shepherd says
I turn on music and dance with them
Tina Marie says
I use the TV when kids need to be entertained a bit. Thanks for the giveaway!
Terri Egelund says
I have several games on my ipad to keep them busy.
Suzanne K says
I always had my ‘magic pink bag’ filled with activities and things my daughter didn’t see too often…
Mary Cloud says
The Kindle Fire or Netflix keeps them entertained for a little while
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April Brenay says
we have a family tablet, they have their own section that has some fun games on it
Thomas Gibson says
I have my son walk the dog.
Tracy Pryor says
My son loves playing games on my Kindle.
Debbi Wellenstein says
The kids color, or read, or explore nature outside.
RICHARD HICKS says
Coloring books are a good stand by. Also games on the ipad amuses them.
Tari Lawson says
It really depends on where we are. At home I will take out craft supplies and let them go to town. If we are out, I will give them my phone so they can play apps or give them a book to read.
Kimmy Ripley says
My daughter had an activity cube that kept her occupied.
Ann Fantom says
I give my daughter a coloring book to keep her busy for a little while
janna johnson says
The ipad works well
Kim H says
I turn on the fun kids music
Amy Pratt says
The TV works wonders in my house. Even the dogs watch it.
Cynthia C says
My niece busies herself with crayons and paper or an iPad app.
Crystal F says
I hate to say it but, their electronics. Thank you!
Emily says
I try to use music as a distraction as often as possible, most of the time it works.
nickie says
We use the kindle fire
Marissa Lynette says
Noisy toy usually does it!
Daniel M says
usually a book or movie
lisa bolduc says
depending on the age, but right now it is his exersaucer
Heather S says
Play a board game
Shannon Baas says
I put them out in the fenced yard.
Monique Rizzo says
Head to a park or matinee OR if they are whining I put them to work 🙂
Adrienne gordon says
i take them to the library for a book.
Stephanie V. says
board games, work books, cards, learning shows like how’s it made and when all else fails – ipad!
Sadie B. says
We get out a 100 piece puzzle and they go to town.
Danielle D says
Books and music!
Margaret Smith says
Usually crafts or board games.
Ellie W says
I use books and model kits. My boys love to build things.
Carol says
I use coloring books and TV shows.
Allie says
We read books
Kiara says
I don’t have any kids, but when my niece comes over we use coloring books.
Cynthia R says
If at home I turn on Daniel the tiger, if we are on the run, I let them watch something or play something on my phone.
Jasmine R says
she plays on her leappad
Tammy S says
We use educational games, apps and movies to try to keep them entertained.
Hanna says
We use the iPad when I really need a few minutes of quiet :). We also do lots of art projects and running around in the woods to use up extra energy!
Hanna says
The iPad for the worst situations (and long car rides). We also do a lot of art projects and head out for a hike to run off some energy!
danielle says
Snacks and Mickey mouse clubhouse
Hanna says
The iPad for the worst situations! We also do a lot of art projects and head out for a hike to run off some energy!
vickie couturier says
I keep snacks and small toys in my purse at all time plus a pad of paper and a pen for drawing
claudia m says
we like to play board games or bake cookies if the weather is bad. If its nice outside we love going to the lake or play mini golf .
Kathy stevenson says
I let them use my iPad.
Linda Landes says
When my kids were younger i always make sure i had coloring books on hand.
Michelle S. says
Send them outside to play with the animals or in the sand box usually works.
Gina M says
When my son needs to be entertained he likes to get on ABCmouse.com.
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Melanie F says
My tablet has been a lifesaver many O times!!
amy pugmire says
I usually have them color or draw or do a craft.
Dameon s says
I try to use various apps instead if tv.
Jenn M says
Haven’t heard of this one, they use ABC mouse, books, coloring, or stream a movie.
Shannon says
We get out the book bag!
RANDI COOK says
Walt Disney movies
Michelle S says
I give my little one the tablet and open the hooked on phonics app.
heather says
Crayons and coloring books.
Nannypanpan says
I put them in their activity bouncers in front of the tv
Barbara Montag says
We turn on the Wii and the kids have so much fun with Just Dance!
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Debra says
Sad to say, but I use my iphone and let my son play with the games, pictures, or youtube videos.
lisa kay says
I set them up to color!
Sonya Morris says
Toys, their favorite show, a new app, art, or books.
Rob Hestar says
Legos and Netflix 🙂
Cindy Brooks says
I get out toys that haven’t been played with for awhile!
Courtnie says
I love educational apps on the iPad.
Susan Christy says
Coloring books and crayons works for me!
Kenny F says
Homemade play dough!
Natalie F says
It depends. If we are out and about, I like the game “I Spy”. If we are at home, I usually don’t try to entertain/distract. Although I do try to help burn up energy with physical activities outside etc. I might facilitate some games, like red light/green light. Or I play my kids in soccer.
debbie ritenour says
My daughter gets out the Ipod and usually reads or plays a game or watches a movie, that helps keep her entertained.
ellen c says
My children love math competitions. Who can answer the addition question first kind of thing. Thanks for the chance.
mrsshukra says
Lots of arts and crafts and videos!
Liz says
chalk is always great.
Stacey Roberson says
I try to bring some books or educational toys, especially when we head to the restaurant. When he gets bored with those, I entertain him with a couple baby apps I’ve downloaded on my phone.
Lauren E. says
We sometimes watch some netflix together, or if its nice enough out we garden.
christine j says
I use alot of television
steve weber says
we use the computer or ipad.
Chelsey Jones says
Games on my ipad! 🙂
Cheryl Free says
I usually use TV for entertainment.
Nikki N says
We put out a big tarp and use shaving cream to let the kids play with and draw things in. They love it!
Carla Pullum says
I use DVD’s!
Stacey b says
I use the iPad or I pull out a toy I know always keeps them occupied for awhile such as legos!
Maureen says
I use the kindle, coloring books, reading books, or play dough when I need the kids to be entertained!
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LaVonne says
A movie or an app on the iPad.
Rochel S says
Kindle or crayons and paper!
janetfaye says
I use a wheeling cart that is full of craft supplies, so that we can make or color something.
Austin Baroudi says
Netflix is a huge help!
Peggy Johnson says
TV and /or coloring books and puzzles
Shanna says
We make homemade crafts!
Kristie says
We like to use books and paper and pencils to draw and a few games on the phone.
Jessica To says
We try to get outside and burn some energy!
amanda hardesty says
Lots of paint and paper will keep them occupied for awhile
mita says
We use coloring books.
Heather B says
Toys, games, books… I try to use screen time as a last resort
Kristen says
We use a book.
Tara says
I let them watch Paw Patrol on TV.
Cheryl says
I always have several books available — to be read by myself or for them to look thru.
Jennifer H says
If we are in public I usually let them play my phone or my tablet.
Rebecca Parsons says
I bring out the kindle and put on a game.
Elena says
movies or books
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joti says
Iuse tv,apps and also take him out.
Thomas Murphy says
I use the TV.
Stephanie says
i put a dvd in
shelly peterson says
coloring books and buildings blocks, also watching movies
anne says
Reading and using flashcards and music.
mysweetiepiepie says
We’ll go outside and run around for a little bit, burns off nervous energy.
Janet W. says
I use the ipad and let them watch educational videos on youtube.
DEBIJOT says
We use Legos. They love to build.
Amanda Sakovitz says
Either books or a movie.
Karen says
I get them all to sit at the table and play a board game together.
Terra Heck says
I let them play games on my iPad or get out the coloring books/doodle books and draw in them. Thanks.
Lisa Brown says
coloring books and crayons, other puzzle books and crafts
Katherine says
I get out my craft bucket of things they cando by themselves
kristi says
Love using apps, coloring books
Amyc says
TV shows, Kindle, coloring books, or drag out a toy from the bottom of the toy box that they haven’t seen in forever.
Sara rai says
TV shows and coloring books.
Melissa M says
We use the kindle.
Jessica T says
Movies are a good idea in this house!
Suzanne G says
The kids always enjoyed going outside to play in the park.
Jessie C. says
We use educational apps on the tablet.
Claudia says
We use games apps on our ipad and videos, Thank you!
latanya says
I let my son with apps on my ipad or cut out pictures and color them
ginette4 says
I bring out coloring books or pop in a Disney movie
Jamie Martin says
I let them go play with the puppy in the yard.
Mami2jcn says
We use puzzles and coloring books.
Sonya Morris says
Oh I have a box full of tricks! We create art, make Zoku mini pops, read books, play on the computer, pop in a favorite DVD, pick flowers, or jam out with some favorite kid tunes.
Kelly D says
We use computer games or tv shows when my kids need to be entertained, plus they have lots of toys.
Rosie says
Homemade play dough! or pots & pans with wooden spoons to make “music” while I’m cooking!
Tanya says
I use educational videos or boardgames! I try to mix it up so they don’t get bored of the same thing.