TechMamas.com guest post by Sarah Granger who is my go-to/power user iphone app imom.
Other than the obvious apps that come with the iPhone that save us in daily life like SMS, e-mail, Calendar, Maps, Weather, iPhoto, etc., here are ten great iPhone applications to download from the App Store that have good uses for moms (and dads).
1. ICE – In Case of Emergency – important app for emergency contact info including doctors, allergies, medications, etc. for you and your kids.
2. WebMD Mobile – Allows for quick lookup of symptoms and helps to determine when children need to go to the doctor or the emergency room.
3. LocalPicks – Great ideas for restaurants when your kids are about to have a meltdown – you can find out what’s close, fast.
4. Light – Turn your iPhone into a light in the dark when kids are scared or if you need to find something, like car keys.
5. Scribble Lite – A fun program for the preschool and Kinder set, they can paint and draw from your iPhone.
6. Bubbles – For the little ones, this is a great way to pass the time – you or they make bubbles and pop them.
7. Facebook – Stay in touch with mom friends or cyberstalk your kids and their friends; also good for comic relief when you need a break.
8. Pandora – Builds custom radio stations for you based on your preferences: drown out the kids or make them think you’re cool.
9. iChalky – Hours of silly fun, stretching a little faux chalk-like hangman type character (and don’t forget to try inserting your kids’ faces).
10. SitOrSquat – Last, but certainly not least, this helps locate nearby restrooms and identifies whether they are clean, safe, etc.
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Sarah Granger, tech mom of one, has written for the Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Bay Area Parent, Playborhood, techPresident and Digital Landing.
I love the GPS technology and use sit and squat and google maps a lot. Its a good way to know where to go when your potty trainer needs to find a bathroom real fast.
Also created Mom Maps to help find parks and indoor play areas when I’m on the go.
There’s also a children’s book publisher who is now putting out board books on the iphone – PicPocket Books – a real treat for my kids when I’m waiting in line.