Kiddie Tablets: Let's Compare the Leapfrog LeapPad Explorer and the VTech InnoTab


Updated 02/05/12 6:18 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

LeapFrog LeapPad and VTech InnoTab Review and Comparison

The iPad may be top on Mama's holiday wish list this year, but there's a good chance it's on her tot's too! Kids can't keep their hands off the tablets, leading two of the largest educational games manufacturers to create tot-friendly versions this year. I told you about the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer ($100) when it first hit the market this Fall, and now I just finished playing around with the Read more

Lil Links: Your Kids' Most-Wanted Holiday Gift May Be the Same as Yours!


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Most Wanted Holiday Gift of the Year

The year's most-wanted holiday gift — Momformation The many benefits of amniotic fluid — FitPregnancy Best toys for tots with special needs — Love That Max 10 things not to say to a new mom — The Stir Tori Spelling shows off Hattie's posh nursery — Celebrity Baby Scoop Kids get crafty with this beginning knitting kit — Celebrity Baby Blog Mom's Christmas survival guide — Read more

A Tiny Tablet Stand of Huge Convenience


Updated 11/12/11 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stump Portable Tablet Stand

Sometimes you come across a gadget so ingeniously simple you can't believe it didn't exist before. The Stump portable tablet stand ($25) is this deceptively obvious and affordable accessory. Perfect for when you want to free up your hands for other tasks while using a tablet or ereader, the Stump can be used in three separate viewing angles, ideal options for in-flight and home use. Available Read more

Video of the Day: Goodnight iPad


Updated 11/08/11 7:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Goodnight, iPad Video

It can be hard to power down the day's digital consumption and tuck the gadgets into bed each night. A new children's book that may resonate more with adults Goodnight iPad follows the familiar task of turning off every gizmo before drifting to sleep, only to find another ereader, laptop, or video game system still blinking, not ready to turn off. Watch this book's video for a bedtime story Read more

10 Halloween iPad Apps For Techy Tots


Updated 10/18/11 12:05 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Halloween iPad Apps For Kids

Techy tots take notice! Many parents allow their tots to play with their smartphones and tablets — and let's face it, sometimes they know how to use the devices better than their parents. With the number of iPad apps for preschoolers increasing every day, it's time to let your tot get spooky with technology — and check out these 10 Halloween iPad apps! Read more

Download of the Day: Facebook For iPad


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Facebook For iPad App

The day has finally arrived: Facebook has released its iPad app to the masses. The free app allows you to see big, beautiful photos and full-screen newsfeeds instead of the tiny, iPhone-sized screen you're used to seeing on the tablet. Features to look forward to include pinch and swipe to move screens, zooming in on your friends' pics, and smart navigation that lets you message, chat, and post Read more

Disney AppMATes: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?


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Disney Cars 2 AppMATes iPad App

We know that kids love mom and dad's technology, but is mama ready to hand it over to her kids, outright? Disney is hoping so! The soon-to-be introduced Disney AppMATes is a free iPad download that works with specially designed Cars 2 characters to convert the device into a virtual Radiator Springs for tots. Sold in two-packs ($20), the characters have sensors on their bases that activate the Read more

10 iPad Apps Designed Specifically For Preschoolers


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iPad Apps For Preschoolers

We know you bought your iPad for you, but chances are your lil one has her hands on it more than you do. More than just a fancy gadget, the iPad is quickly becoming a popular platform for reinforcing the basic preschool lessons tots learn in school. Most LilSugar mamas believe that the iPad should be left at home — not strapped to a stroller for an on-the-go lesson — so lil tykes can have Read more