Thanks very much to those that have tried Giggles, I really do appreciate all of your support and encouragement along the way. It was exhaustively researched and is probably the best single resource of information and fair discussion on the topic that I’ve found. They’re typically not old enough yet (between 6 and 24 months) to actually begin clicking on specific smaller objects intentionally.įo Katie’s comment on tv and computer time and the many discussions about it’s pros and cons on young children, there is a really good book out currently on the subject called Into The Minds Of Babes by Lisa Guernsey. The mouse and cursors in the Giggles Baby series currently are to encourage babies to move the mouse around and click the button. We’re actually creating a new Giggles Toddler series that will have more appropriate mouse items for the older kids (ages 2 – 4). I appreciate the comments on the mouse/cursor items made by Elena Murphy above. – Program accomplishes complete system lockout on both platforms so babies can literally touch any key or key combination for on-screen fun, and parent’s files and computer are safe. – Each includes more than 50 songs in 5 styles of music, as opposed to none – Each includes 14 different age-appropriately crafted activities, as opposed to just one general activity – Includes bonus screensaver version for free – Includes both English and Spanish versions – Available for both Mac and PC, and includes both versions on same install CD in case you have both in your house In the interest of a fair discussion and comparing “apples-to-apples”, here are a few of the key differences. As with most things in the world however, you do get what you pay for. There is definitely merit in the other programs being mentioned here particularly since they’re free. Hi all – I create the Giggles programs and really wanted to thank those who made nice comments on it here. Related: Keeping your toddler off your keyboard Giggles’ Shapes and My Animal Friends appeal more to younger toddlers and infants while the ABC’s & 123’s is most engrossing for kids closer to 2.įor more info, visit the Giggles website. This entertaining software is $20 per version (download or box) and comes with a matching Giggles screensaver. It wasn’t a total distraction from his pedicure, but he was willing to behave well in order to keep playing with Giggles. We used it this weekend to distract our two year during much-loathed toenail cutting. This software would be phenomenal for traveling with an older infant and a laptop. The music is good and comes in 5 channel options as well as OFF, so you don’t have to later Google "brainworm DIY lobotomy." While the repetition of letters, shapes, animals, and numbers is not something an adult would seek to entertain themselves, it’s delightful to watch your child enjoy seeing computer cause and effect in action. There’s a block stacking game in this suite that makes him laugh hysterically as the wall of blocks tumbles down. Our two year old is currently a huge fan of the ABCs and 123s software. This fun software keeps your 6 to 24 month old child away from the desktop and makes even the function keys benign. Giggles: Computer Funtime for Baby removes the possibilities of data destruction and unwittingly horrific changes in general properties. How is it random keyboard banging always tends to result in questions like "Format drive?" The same discernment of real technology is also true for computers- which causes real problems for parents. Sure, our son gets moderate play value from a blue plastic phone with lights and sounds, but he’ll drop it in a heartbeat for any real cell phone. From the buttons on the answering machine to the bright light of the cell phone screen, their internal compasses seem to be set toward microchips and motherboards.Īnd, problematically for parents, they can distinguish the real items from substitutes. Thank you to Adrienne of Baby Toolkit (and sharer of numerous and excellent hacks and comments) for writing this review.īabies of geeks love technology.
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