Anyone with a Smart Phone knows apps can be very helpful. I have put a list together of the best apps for Grandma to have on Her phone:
1. I Emergency ICE Family Pro
Stores important information for first responders and hospital staff to use in case of an emergency involving you:
+ A list of people to call — can call directly from the app
+ Insurance information
+ Doctor names and numbers — can call directly from the app
+ Allergies
+ Medical Conditions
+ Medications
+ Any special instructions or other information you wish to provide
2.: Mom Maps
Looking for a great play date place? Need to find indoor fun on a rainy day or a nearby playground when you’re on the road? Mom Maps Free lets you tap the collective wisdom of parents everywhere to find kid-friendly fun when you need it. Search our extensive list of parks, playgrounds, restaurants, museums and indoor play areas, as well as reviews by parents, for parents. We also partner with top parent bloggers and family travel experts to bring you their top kid-friendly picks.
3.: Lullabies and Teddies
Have your child started singing rhymes?? Need a singing partner??
Having trouble remembering the words to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? Did you know it has five verses? This lullaby player includes the lyrics so you can sing along.
Having trouble remembering the words to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? Did you know it has five verses? This lullaby player includes the lyrics so you can sing along.
4.: Kids Meal Deals
KidsMealDeals provides users with localized information about kid-focused dining promotions.With KidsMealDeals for Android you can now experience the same functionality the press has been raving about on its Web-based counterpart. Through user-defined search criteria, KidsMealDeals provides instant access to thousands of restaurants offering “kids meal deals” and “kids eat free” promotions.
5.: Baby Brain Music
This very simple music player, with nice big colored buttons that move, rotate and change size, each of which emits classic music (Strauss, Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi) and the effect is the same :-). I use it in the car to stay quiet and in the morning when Iacopo wake up to create a relaxing atmosphere during breakfast (even for us parents;-).)
6.: First Aid
When you are in a emergency situation, how to deal with it? You need some instructions and First aid is your first choice.
First Aid is designed to help you follow the right procedures in a stressful situation or support other people by giving them instructions. It is based on illustrations, videos and short texts that show you how to take the necessary action step by step and in the right order.
First Aid is designed to help you follow the right procedures in a stressful situation or support other people by giving them instructions. It is based on illustrations, videos and short texts that show you how to take the necessary action step by step and in the right order.
7.: Babymonitor
Regular baby monitors and alarms have their limits in coverage and and are a hassle to carry along with you.
We developed NannyPhone based on our experience as parents and use it ourselfs to monitor our kids.With the NannyPhone you can finally enjoy your time while your baby is sleeping – anywhere and without compromise.Your NannyPhone is easily set up and will reliably monitor your baby’s sleep using the smartphones microphone.
If the recorded volume reaches the configured sensitivity level, the Nanny will call you on the chosen phone number and you may hear for yourself what your child is up to.
We developed NannyPhone based on our experience as parents and use it ourselfs to monitor our kids.With the NannyPhone you can finally enjoy your time while your baby is sleeping – anywhere and without compromise.Your NannyPhone is easily set up and will reliably monitor your baby’s sleep using the smartphones microphone.
If the recorded volume reaches the configured sensitivity level, the Nanny will call you on the chosen phone number and you may hear for yourself what your child is up to.
8.: Tweekaboo
Family life is all about moments. The first moments, the messy moments, the tender moments, the 3am moments, the proud moments. These are the wonderful real-life moments that tell the story of your child’s life. We call these moments Tweekaboo moments.
At Tweekaboo we’re parents too. Designed for busy families, Tweekaboo uses your smart phone to make saving magic moments, easy.
At Tweekaboo we’re parents too. Designed for busy families, Tweekaboo uses your smart phone to make saving magic moments, easy.
9.:Pincam
Pincam is a video recorder app for iPhone that lets you capture, save, and edit the best moments in your life. The app features a unique “Pin” button for highlighting different parts of your video, a collection of artistic video filters, a sleek user interface, and share options so you can relive every video with your friends and family. –
All of these apps and more can be found at I Tunes and online
How to be a Grandma 
Grandma Tishka recommends the App Sprout. She says her Grandbabies love it and it is free. Thanks Tishka
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