Sago Mini Babies
© 2015 Sago Mini
9/5/2016 Not to be confused with Sago Mini Babies Dress Up. Warning -- this app contains mild pooping and burping. But it also turns your iPad into a baby-themed playground, where any tap, slap or swipe makes something happen. Developmentally, this child-driven design technique works, because toddlers start to associate their actions with the screen events. This, in turn, builds feelings of control. You start by choosing one of four baby animal hosts, each with it's own personality, appetite and emotions. You then see them in eight activities, of the variety they probably encounter in reality. You get to feed baby food, play dress-up, change stinky diapers, dance, swing and help clean up after eating. There are some minor quirks. The music box loop can be overbearing, and the green arrow to get back to the main menu could be a better target, or perhaps there could be an option to control how much navigation control you want your child to have. But these are minor points. All in all, this is a safe download with meaningful themes. Vanessa Logan was the head designer for Sago Sago.
$2.99, iPad
Teaches: fine motor, casuality
CTR Rating: 90%