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Smart Tot Rattle Review

Our Review

Smart Tot Rattle is an interesting app for the youngest members of the family, as this app consists of the high-contrast colors of red, black, white, along with the use of geometric shapes all said to be visually stimulating to babies.

Four themes are included and each contains its own highly contrasting background of circles, checkerboard, stars or stripes, presented in black and white and corresponding to the included themes of balls, kites, stars, and flowers. It is nice that these items in the foreground also contain vivid colors such as blue, green, or yellow, making these items really pop.

A physics engine is used here, making the objects included bounce around the screen with the drag of a finger or by moving the iPhone. Pleasant chime sounds are also incorporated and can be heard with the tap of a finger or when these items bump into each other on the screen, and one can feel vibrations when the device is shaken.

Parents have a few selections to choose from, specifically if they want to include the use of sound effects, and how often (if at all) the motifs will change, ranging anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds, and one can leave the app set to one desired background as well.

The look of this application is indeed engaging: I can see how a baby would be interested in looking at this app. It would make an ultimate distraction for doctors’ offices when vaccinations and the like are given, and I appreciate the developer’s idea from the iTunes description of using this app for tummy-time, especially for babies who are reluctant to spend time in this position – very helpful when traveling as this app packs easier than the activity pads and toys that baby may be used to.

I can also see this app being overly stimulating for some, and I wish the vibrations could be turned off within this app without having to alter the settings of the iPhone itself to do so. This added stimulus seems a bit much, as there is already a lot going on here to look at and listen to.

Personally, I would also recommend the use of “Airplane mode” as a caution when a baby at such a young age may be using one’s iPhone, as well as avoiding a very jarring experience of the phone ringing in the middle of playing with this application.

Whether this app is a good choice for one’s family is a personal decision, but this app is nicely done and worth looking into, especially for those who are intrigued by the use of high-contrast colors for their baby to look at and explore.

dataOctober 7th, 2011 by Amy Solomon Share

Application Detail

Smart Tot Rattle

Smart Tot Rattle


Download on iTunesDeveloper: Moxi Mobile
Released: 2011-08-24 00:00:00
Price: FREE

Description from the Developer

Treat your baby to the sensory wonderland in Smart Tot Rattle. The engaging sound, movement and feel of this toy will captivate, entertain, soothe and delight your little one, as it increases brain development. Click “…More” to learn why you should download this App today!

★★★★★
"It's a fun game, and not very hard!"
- Ryder, 4 years old

Your baby responds so well to bright colors, moving objects and interesting sounds. His or her eyes light up with wonder, little fists shaking with interested excitement as the gurgling begins. What are all those new things?

Babies need and want sensory stimulation, that’s why they just love Smart Tot Rattle. The dynamic, high contrasting and engaging animated objects in bright, bold colors; the vibration of the rattle; the sounds and more all serve to provide your baby with brain developing sensations that hold their interest.

Inside this app, you’ll find an interactive play toy that engages your baby or toddler in a world of sensory wonder, geared towards learning and growing. The sound, movement and feel of the Smart Tot Rattle Toy uses colors and objects that are documented to be instrumental as effective stimulation for increasing the number of brain connections in very young children.

This application uses the bold contrasting colors recommended by developmental research, because it has been shown that babies and toddlers respond well to black, white and red, as well as geometric patterns.

Babies see the sharp contrast between the app’s black and white backgrounds. To further engage little ones, brightly colored objects in fun shapes move around the screen. Watch as your wee one follows the gentle action, totally engrossed in what’s happening.

Since we all receive information through our sensory organs, this type of stimulation is laying the groundwork for your child’s future learning. Developmental studies indicate that sensory stimulation is an effective exercise for increasing the number of brain cell connections in infants and toddlers.

These are some of the features offered in Smart Tot Rattle:
* Easy to use interface
* Engaging and stimulating colors, graphics, movements and sounds
* Helps aid in the formation of brain synapses to increase intellect
* Shaking iDevice produces the sound of a rattle, as well as a vibration
* Interactive and fun for children up to 3 or 4 years old
* Promotes fine and gross motor development
* Icon link for discovering more great apps for baby’s growing mind and body
* Created by a loving parent

Thank you for trying Smart Tot Rattle Toy…
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