The 7 best iPad apps for very young children

In more and more toy stores you can find an iPad tablet for your children for next to nothing. But which apps should you put on it for a toddler or preschooler? We have ten absolute recommendations.

A tablet for your child really doesn’t have to cost a fortune these days. You can of course opt for the cheapest iPad. But which apps do you put on it now?

Lots of iPad fun for young kids

It takes a lot of searching in the App Store if you want to find apps for your child that are safe and fun. That’s why we’ll help you on your way with some of the best and most educational apps for toddlers and preschoolers.

#1 Mathematics Bush Kindergarten op iPad

This fun app teaches your child to count. In a playful way, he or she will therefore master the fun of math (and yes, math can certainly be fun). The ‘game’ has five different levels and is therefore suitable for children up to and including 5 years old.

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Learning to count through play. (Image: Little Big Thinkers)

#2 Miffy children’s games on iPad

This cute Miffy game contains 28 educational games. The iPad game is intended for children up to 6 years old. Kids learn a lot from it and of course have a lot of fun with Miffy and her friends.

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(Image: AppQuiz)

#4 Zappelin for children

This is a wonderful game from Dutch soil. Children play with Fenna and other NPO Zappelin friends. The game is intended for children aged 2 to 6 years. The Android app contains videos, you can play games with Ollie, make drawings and sing along with Fenna.

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Sing along with Fenna. (Image: NPO)

#5 Netflix for kids

Of course, Netflix should not be missing. It is important that you do have to create an account for your child and adjust the settings so that she does not accidentally watch inappropriate films or series.

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The streaming service (Image: Netflix / Edit: BECAUSE)

#6 Thomas the train

Of course you can Thomas the Train not missing from this list. The sweet locomotive can also be found in many fun games. Thomas and his friends: Go is a cute racing game on iPad where you race against each other on many different tracks. There’s even a mode that lets you play in pairs.

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(Image: Budge Studios)

#7 Disney+ for kids

If we mention Netflix then Disney + should not be missed. Here you will find all the cool Disney movies and series. Disney + costs 8.99 euros per month. The advantage is that there is also more than enough cool content for older viewers. Here too it is important to create a separate account for your child.

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The logo of the streaming service (Image: AFP/Robyn Beck)

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