Every parent knows the frustration a bored toddler can cause. The fidgeting – the whining – the tantrums! Wouldn’t it be great if you had an easy, convenient way to amuse your child right at your fingertips? You do – iPhone applications for kids!

You may scoff at the idea that children as young as one or two could derive any benefit from playing with your iPhone. But take a look at some of the child-oriented apps on the market today. There are activities that build your child’s language skills and others that hone your child’s hand-eye coordination and creativity.

For instance, did you know there are apps to turn your iPhone into a tiny e-reader? While an iPhone may not be the best vehicle for reading War and Peace, the phone’s small screen may be the perfect size for a book aimed at your child. For this reason, many iPhone applications for kids center around the act of enjoying (if not exactly reading) a picture book. The iPhone seems tailor-made for your toddler’s little hands!

You’ve probably already noticed your child’s fascination with the iPhone. It plays music, makes interesting noises, talks, and lights up in magical ways – in other words, it acts like a toy. This very fascination can be used to your advantage when selecting apps to engage your child. Make sure that the apps you choose really are fun, and neither bore nor frustrate your child. The iPhone is a tremendous vehicle for learning – make the most of it!

Are you wondering about the bottom line – the cost? Not to worry – most iPhone apps only cost a few dollars at most, and many are still free. This applies to iPhone applications for kids as well as those for adults. Compared with the cost of most commercial video and computer games, this is a real steal, and a great reason to stock up on all your favorites!

So before you travel one more mile with your toddler, download some iPhone applications for kids. Just make sure you’ve put your phone into airplane mode, disabling its transmission functions, before you give it to your child. Then sit back and marvel as your child enjoys a marvelous learning experience – and you enjoy some peace and quiet!