Toddler Proof Your iphone

Think back for a second to what it must have been like back in the day when our Moms didn’t have technology to keep us busy on road trips, in long car pool lines, in the waiting room at the Doctors office or even at a restaurant where you so desperately want to just finish your meal while it’s still somewhat warm…. I can’t even imagine.

I don’t want to.

I love technology and admittedly will use it as a crutch when times get tough (or I want to enjoy a few minutes of peace.) While navigating the landmines that come with having only 1 phone/1portable DVD player and 3 kids can be tricky, I’ll take my chances.

The problem for me is how to avoid the accidental deletion of apps on my phone. It seems that after the little hands have had their way with my phone, apps aren’t where they were, should be, or there at all.

I started by making a folder for just them, they know this is where to find their movies and games yet somehow, my Couch to 5K app went missing thanks to them exploring the options that the phone play toy has to offer.

If you have this problem here are a few options to check out:

The Toddler Tap for iphone (itunes, $0.99) but if your child can find that home button, this won’t help much, you might want to invest in some Bubcaps. Home button covers for iphones, ipads, and the itouch.

Watch the demo: Bubcaps

Now while I think this is a bit much for my taste, but quite possibly a brilliant move, at the recent New York International Toy Fair, Fisher Price debuted their Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case. A case for the iPod Touch or iPhone for your toddler, one that protects it from “dribbles and drools.”

It protects the phone and the home button all in one.

If you like something a little less kid friendly we suggest The Otter Box. Otter Box makes the Defender case for the iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and some Nokia and Samsung models.  For the full list, see here. While it’s a little on the bulky side and somewhat industrial looking they will protect your phone from bumps, drops, scratches and dust.

So Moms, tell us, what do you use to protect your phone from the tiny humans or do you think it’s ridiculous to go to such great lengths when good old fashion crayons and coloring books can occupy the kids just as well?