One really great application I found was SitOrSquat which is not only a website (http://www.sitorsquat.com/sitorsquat/), but it also has what the site calls “portable ways to find a potty.” The application can be downloaded easily (and for free) on the iPhone and the iPod touch, and it can also be used with other phones by texting the word “sitorsquat” to DOTCOM (386266) and following the instructions that come via text. This application is really useful for families when they’re traveling, or just going on a day trip. Instead of having to sit through question after question from complaining children who just really need to use the restroom, parents can quickly find all of the nearest locations with a bathroom. I used the application online to see where I could go if I was walking down my street, and it referred me to the local shopping mall, as well as a Starbucks coffee shop down the road. This application is very useful and very easy to use!Anoth
er useful application for families is iTriage. This application is especially great for that mother who always thinks there’s something wrong with her children in terms of sickness like the flu! This application is free and can be downloaded on the iPhone, the iPod Touch, the iPad, and Android phones as well. You can also access all of the resources online at http://www.itriagehealth.com/. The application is meant to be used for the instances when a child suddenly develops a pain or a symptom, and you can pull out your mobile device, and pinpoint the symptoms, and then once you do that, you can find the “best medical facility to provide treatment” (Lane). You can do things like call 911, find medical treatment, find a doctor, look up your symptoms, research those possible illnesses once you've pinpointed your symptoms, learn about medical procedures, and more.One of my favorites of the applications I found related to family life was Postman which is an application that you can purchase from iTunes for $2.99 for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad. This application is really meaningful and something that I would definitely use
when I was away from my family. Postman is an application where you can “create and send virtual postcards using your (or your kids’) photos” (Top Family Mobile Apps). This is really a great opportunity for me, as I’m a 6 hour drive from my family. I only go home 2-3 times a year, so when I do go home, the little ones have grown SO much, and though I do see updates on Facebook, it would be awesome to get a postcard, or even send one to convey the message of thinking of each other. You can edit photos, and add words to add the "postcard" feel to the pictures, as well as posting the photos to social networking sites like Twitte, Facebook, Tumblr, as well as emailing them and more.
One final application I found that will be great for mothers in the DC area is Mom Maps for the typical Apple products. The support for the DC area is doubled, so it’ll work great in this area in particular. This application is for mothers who want to find kid-friendly locations in the area. One great thing about this application is that it’s free! The newest version of the application “implements a cleaner way of adding spots that includes pictures and has added [advertisements]” (Mom Maps). You can look up parks, restaurants, playground, and more! It makes it really easy for parents to find places to take their children when their out and about, or just want to plan a quick day activity or outing.
(All photos from the following websites).
ITriage Symptom Checker Free Medical App for Android, IPhone, BlackBerry, & Palm. Web. 16 Nov. 2010.
Lane, Shannon H. "Best Mobile Apps for Family Holiday Travel." Hotels, Travel Deals, Family Vacations, and All Things Travel by Traveling Mamas. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
"Mom Maps." ITunes Preview. Apple Inc. Web. 16 Nov. 2010.
"Postman." ITunes Preview. Apple Inc. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/postman/id320009042?mt=8
"SitOrSquat.com: Find a Toilet or Restroom Anywhere in the World." Web. 15 Nov. 2010. http://www.sitorsquat.com/sitorsquat/.
"Top Family Mobile Apps." Travel and Leisure Magazine, Mar. 2010. Web.
Wow. Its great to be mentioned with these other quality apps - like Sit or Squat!! Had lots of fun mapping out the DC area, its a great place for kids!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your app because even though I'm in college, I'm a big kid myself! And your Map application could be great for college kids to do some fun things. I'm not sure if I saw it, but you should definitely include the Butterfly exhibit in the Smithsonian museum!
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