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!
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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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Written by Jenny Nanninga, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor.
My two oldest boys play with their tablets. My two youngest like to color or play with play-doh.
A book or a craft– we try not to use TV as a “holder” 🙂
Tablet or ipad.
I usually put an educational movie in the DVD player for them.
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
Bubble blowing is always a hit.
Thanks for the contest.
Coloring or singing songs.
I use computer games
we use flash cards and children activity books
My niece likes coloring books.
I use Disney movies
Would definitely come to good use especially after having two beautiful twins!
I turn on the TV and pull out some games to play with them!
we like to finger paint and use markers
We create a game or something silly.
I bring out the Kindle and let em read or play games 🙂
Sorry.. this nana uses the ipad
We loved coloring books, still do!
We play dot to dot
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I would put them in front of the fireplace and put a book on tape for them to listen to
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.
I use a Disney DVD. I let them choose which one to watch….it never fails to do the trick.
My daughters love to color! They also like playing games on their tablets!
Tv , Crafts and puzzles.
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.
my 7 year old loves to watch documentaries..he’s odd lol 😛
Coloring and assorted crafts seems to be the popular thing around here..as well as peanut butter playdough!
I like to use nature or I spy games.
We head outside and usually go to the park!
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.
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 !!
We sing our favorite songs and make up silly jokes
i use their favorite video….keeps them quite quiet
i’d admit the tv and/or my phone works well for my daughter. she loves both.
We use the ipad to keep them entertained
I usually put in one of their favorite Disney movies for them to watch.
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I read my granddaughter a book or two
i use word searches
Games on the ipad.
My favorite is to play Tickle Monster or just chase around (if we can be loud).
I use my iPad when I need to entertain kids.
I usually use coloring books and arts and crafts.
We love arts and crafts but also love to play board games.
We love to draw with lots of wild colors or we pull out a board game.
I use disney movies, some arts and crafts, coloring, or my ipad it has a lot of educational apps on it
I let them order a kid’s move On Demand once in awhile.
bring out coloring books
I give my son color books and puzzles.
Depending on the weather…nice, we go out for a hike or walk; rain, games or movies.
I put on their favorite tv show.
I like to use puzzles!
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.
I give them art supplies.
I use the Leappad or I show them pictures on my phone.
We take a walk to the park which is down the street
We go for walks, do puzzles together, arts and crafts or play outside.
We use puzzles and board games 🙂
my kids loves to read on kindle fire hd
My kids like to watch tv on nickjr or read books.
i like to use sidewalk chaulk to entertain the kids for a wile.
We use netflix, reading, the trampoline outside.
I use my cell phone or iPad to keep them occupied!
He’s only 10 weeks so if he cries when i put him down he goes in the moby wrap 😀
I give them my iPad to keep them entertained for a few!
i break out the coloring book for my niece and nephew. they love it.
Currently I use a psp and the swimming pool
My phone is used for entertainment!
Right now the kids are at a great age for reading books and we have puppets for doing little plays!
Renting a dvd or two always works.
Coloring books and Ipad!
I used a story app at a resturant today
Usually a book, toys, or a movie.
we do music games.
Forget the ipad I just make silly faces until he starts laughing uncontrollably
We do crafts, the computer or play dough
the ipad games work wonders.
I use too much tv, but they also play with toys very well.
We let him play on the ipad!
the kindle works good
i let the kids play on the ipad when i need to have them entertained for a bit
give them the iPad
Coloring books and Disney movies works all the time
TV or sometimes I take them to the park.
I turn on music and dance with them
I use the TV when kids need to be entertained a bit. Thanks for the giveaway!
I have several games on my ipad to keep them busy.
I always had my ‘magic pink bag’ filled with activities and things my daughter didn’t see too often…
The Kindle Fire or Netflix keeps them entertained for a little while
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we have a family tablet, they have their own section that has some fun games on it
I have my son walk the dog.
My son loves playing games on my Kindle.
The kids color, or read, or explore nature outside.
Coloring books are a good stand by. Also games on the ipad amuses them.
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.
My daughter had an activity cube that kept her occupied.
I give my daughter a coloring book to keep her busy for a little while
The ipad works well
I turn on the fun kids music
The TV works wonders in my house. Even the dogs watch it.
My niece busies herself with crayons and paper or an iPad app.
I hate to say it but, their electronics. Thank you!
I try to use music as a distraction as often as possible, most of the time it works.
We use the kindle fire
Noisy toy usually does it!
usually a book or movie
depending on the age, but right now it is his exersaucer
Play a board game
I put them out in the fenced yard.
Head to a park or matinee OR if they are whining I put them to work 🙂
i take them to the library for a book.
board games, work books, cards, learning shows like how’s it made and when all else fails – ipad!
We get out a 100 piece puzzle and they go to town.
Books and music!
Usually crafts or board games.
I use books and model kits. My boys love to build things.
I use coloring books and TV shows.
We read books
I don’t have any kids, but when my niece comes over we use coloring books.
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.
she plays on her leappad
We use educational games, apps and movies to try to keep them entertained.
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!
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!
Snacks and Mickey mouse clubhouse
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!
I keep snacks and small toys in my purse at all time plus a pad of paper and a pen for drawing
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 .
I let them use my iPad.
When my kids were younger i always make sure i had coloring books on hand.
Send them outside to play with the animals or in the sand box usually works.
When my son needs to be entertained he likes to get on ABCmouse.com.
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My tablet has been a lifesaver many O times!!
I usually have them color or draw or do a craft.
I try to use various apps instead if tv.
Haven’t heard of this one, they use ABC mouse, books, coloring, or stream a movie.
We get out the book bag!
Walt Disney movies
I give my little one the tablet and open the hooked on phonics app.
Crayons and coloring books.
I put them in their activity bouncers in front of the tv
We turn on the Wii and the kids have so much fun with Just Dance!
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Sad to say, but I use my iphone and let my son play with the games, pictures, or youtube videos.
I set them up to color!
Toys, their favorite show, a new app, art, or books.
Legos and Netflix 🙂
I get out toys that haven’t been played with for awhile!
I love educational apps on the iPad.
Coloring books and crayons works for me!
Homemade play dough!
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.
My daughter gets out the Ipod and usually reads or plays a game or watches a movie, that helps keep her entertained.
My children love math competitions. Who can answer the addition question first kind of thing. Thanks for the chance.
Lots of arts and crafts and videos!
chalk is always great.
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.
We sometimes watch some netflix together, or if its nice enough out we garden.
I use alot of television
we use the computer or ipad.
Games on my ipad! 🙂
I usually use TV for entertainment.
We put out a big tarp and use shaving cream to let the kids play with and draw things in. They love it!
I use DVD’s!
I use the iPad or I pull out a toy I know always keeps them occupied for awhile such as legos!
I use the kindle, coloring books, reading books, or play dough when I need the kids to be entertained!
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A movie or an app on the iPad.
Kindle or crayons and paper!
I use a wheeling cart that is full of craft supplies, so that we can make or color something.
Netflix is a huge help!
TV and /or coloring books and puzzles
We make homemade crafts!
We like to use books and paper and pencils to draw and a few games on the phone.
We try to get outside and burn some energy!
Lots of paint and paper will keep them occupied for awhile
We use coloring books.
Toys, games, books… I try to use screen time as a last resort
We use a book.
I let them watch Paw Patrol on TV.
I always have several books available — to be read by myself or for them to look thru.
If we are in public I usually let them play my phone or my tablet.
I bring out the kindle and put on a game.
movies or books
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Iuse tv,apps and also take him out.
I use the TV.
i put a dvd in
coloring books and buildings blocks, also watching movies
Reading and using flashcards and music.
We’ll go outside and run around for a little bit, burns off nervous energy.
I use the ipad and let them watch educational videos on youtube.
We use Legos. They love to build.
Either books or a movie.
I get them all to sit at the table and play a board game together.
I let them play games on my iPad or get out the coloring books/doodle books and draw in them. Thanks.
coloring books and crayons, other puzzle books and crafts
I get out my craft bucket of things they cando by themselves
Love using apps, coloring books
TV shows, Kindle, coloring books, or drag out a toy from the bottom of the toy box that they haven’t seen in forever.
TV shows and coloring books.
We use the kindle.
Movies are a good idea in this house!
The kids always enjoyed going outside to play in the park.
We use educational apps on the tablet.
We use games apps on our ipad and videos, Thank you!
I let my son with apps on my ipad or cut out pictures and color them
I bring out coloring books or pop in a Disney movie
I let them go play with the puppy in the yard.
We use puzzles and coloring books.
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.
We use computer games or tv shows when my kids need to be entertained, plus they have lots of toys.
Homemade play dough! or pots & pans with wooden spoons to make “music” while I’m cooking!
I use educational videos or boardgames! I try to mix it up so they don’t get bored of the same thing.