We live in a world where there’s plenty to worry about when it comes to our kids. Between the typical “stranger danger” lessons and keeping vital information on hand in case of emergency, it’s nice to know that there are  iPhone apps for keeping kids safe. Check these 5 kids safety apps out to help keep kids safe in emergencies, online and in their neighborhood.

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As developers continue to submit information about their new apps to the iKidApps.com blog, we are continue to check them out and highlight a few of our favorites for our readers. In this round-up of the best new kids apps, we check out math and science apps for elementary-school-age children, routine builders for toddlers and spelling help for early learners. Check out the videos below and let us know which of these apps you think are the worthy of the title of best new kids apps!

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Do you, by any chance, remember when people bought iPods for listening to music? The sole purpose of this innovative Apple device was to download, transport and rock out to your favorite tunes. It was a simpler time. Now, we have iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Shuffle…The list goes on, but one of the hallmark qualities of all of these devices is their ability to grant us access to that great equalizer: music. Whether you’re 3 or 93, there’s an app out there that can help bring music to life on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Get ready to rock.

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While technology was long thought as unhealthy; with kids lounging in front of the TV or playing games on their phone all day, forward thinking parents know that there are a wealth of iPhone apps for keeping kids healthy. Need some activity ideas? There’s a kids app for that! Got a picky eater that needs some creative nutrition? There’s an app for that, too! Here are 5 of our favorite iPhone apps for keeping kids healthy.

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Disney has taken the first step to meshing the days of playing with Matchbox cars on the floor with the technology of the iPad. AppMATes toys are Disney’s tech-savvy version of a Hot Wheels play set. (The MAT stands for “Mobile Application Toys”)

The physical toys, based on the characters from Cars, are equipped with a touch footprint on the bottom of the toy that the iPad senses when set on top of the tablet. At about the size of a typical toy Matchbox car, the toys will be priced at $20 for a set of two and sold through the Disney Store, both in-store and online. The app to play on, however, is free and available via iTunes.

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We love to look at all of the new kids apps posted by developers in our “New Apps” section.  Everyday, information on the newest iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch apps are uploaded to iKidApps.com directly from developers. If you’re strapped for time and in need of a path to find the best new kids apps, here are a few suggestions of our favorites; including apps to help kids manage time, get ready for bed and learn to draw.

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Learning and flashcards go together like peanut butter and jelly. Cheese and crackers. Bert and Ernie. These basic aids for memorization can help older children practice for tricky exams, or help lay the foundation for toddlers to master the ABC’s.

However, since the advent of the iPhone kids and parents don’t have to settle for just the paper versions anymore. Virtual flashcards provided via apps provide an opportunity for integrating technology into flashcard use and, not to mention, bring a whole new level of portability to memorization learning techniques.

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After browsing the developer-submitted blog entries here on ikidapps.com for the best new kids apps, we’re excited to once again present our readers with a preview of some of our favorites.

The top new kids apps cover everything from geography to saving yetis from giant snowballs. Each feature family-friendly content and are, we feel, a great addition to the iPhone app market. Take a second to check them out, and then head over to the new app section to browse even more new “app-ortunities” for fun and learning with the iPhone.

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We cannot believe it has been 3 years since we launched iKidApps.com! In many of our articles we try to review the best iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Android apps for you in their respective categories. Also we have the largest collection of kids app videos, do check them out. Below you can find all of our (350 in total!) best app reviews as well as a list of how to tips for parents.

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They’re walking and talking, learning and growing…And in need of constant entertainment and stimulation. Toddlers present a challenge to parents as they outgrow the baby stage and become dawdling sponges; ready for new sights, sounds and fun. After your toy box has been emptied and the tricycle  has been ridden, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad apps offer a fun form of entertainment that can be educational or just plain fun. Either way, even the best iOS apps are better when they’re free, so let’s take a peek at some of the best free toddler apps.

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