iPhone protection tip for parents - Toddler Lock App + Toddler Lock Case

Every time I see toddlers wildly tapping and swiping at their moms' phones, I wonder how much they're inadvertently racking up in iTunes purchases--or perhaps which international country they're dialing. But it's not just toddlers that a…

July 8, 20122 min read
iPhone protection tip for parents - Toddler Lock App + Toddler Lock Case
Every time I see toddlers wildly tapping and swiping at their moms' phones, I wonder how much they're inadvertently racking up in iTunes purchases--or perhaps which international country they're dialing. But it's not just toddlers that are at risk of activating something they're not supposed to. 
My kids love seeing all the photos and videos I have on my phone and every once in a while, I hear the "Mom, what do I do now?" call for help. Sound familiar? That's where a kid-proof solution for managing iPhone usage really comes into play. The pairing of the Toddler Lock App with the Toddler Lock iPhone Case creates a very smart solution to allow your kids to play with your phone without worrying about in-app purchases.

If your kids are like mine and love seeing themselves in pictures and video, you'll love the app which lets kids scroll through all the content in your photo stream and library. There is also a cute animated video for the younger set, for when they're done looking at the pictures (it's very short though so won't keep them entertained for long).

To exit the app, there are two little white buttons in the top corners that adults need to push at the same time. Not easy for toddlers to do. But even with all that, it still leaves the potential for them to push on that darned home button and leave the app. 
That's where the Toddler Lock iPhone case comes in. It's got a handy little cover that you snap off the back, and then conveniently snap back onto the front part of the phone where the home button is otherwise exposed. If kids are not able to push the home button, they're not able to get out of the app you've set for them. Sorry China, no more calls for you. -Jeana 
The Toddler Lock App is available for free from iTunes. The Toddler Lock iPhone Case is available for $25 plus S&H.
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