iKidNY

I’ve never been to New York City.  From what I’ve seen on TV and in the movies I’m sure the city would completely overwhelm me.  I can’t imagine navigating those busy streets (not to mention the subway) with all my kids.  I think we’d never leave the house. Well, Lara, a smart mom from NYC, sent me her app, iKidNY to check out. She created it to make maneuvering through the city with little ones easier. Bless her.

The app features five different location categories: Outdoor Activities, Indoor Activities, Restaurants, Changing Tables and Subway Elevators. Seems like a pretty good list to me. To use the app you simply tap on the category you want and then choose to see a list based on your GPS location or search a map of NYC. The list will pull up and then you’ll tap on the location you want to investigate. You can see this information on a map, get directions and put it on a favorites list.

I can imagine that this app would be a lifesaver for NYC parents. I go into a bit of a panic when we visit a store for the first time and I don’t know where the restroom is. I  know that if I stay in the store for more than five minutes it’s inevitable I’ll soon be literally running around, trying to get someone to the bathroom. The thought of walking down a busy street in New York and hearing the words “I need to go potty” makes me sick to my stomach.

My one suggestion for iKidNY would be to make the location information “pop” off the screen just a little more. I’m not sure if it’s the font size or color but it seemed to blend a little too well with the background.  Minor, minor thing though and not nearly as important as being able to find a changing table after a diaper explodes. Those of you living in New York City would be wise to check this app out. Well done Lara! I have a feeling you’ve eased the mind of quite a few of your fellow city dwelling parents.

Price when Reviewed: $2.99

Seller: Kid Friendly, LLC