I’m not a fan of labeling things according to gender. I’m all for little girls playing with tractors and little boys wearing tiaras. However, my 5-year-old daughter is going through a phase where anything at all boy-related is completely unacceptable. It is to my girliest of girly girls that I dedicate this list of girly iPad apps.
Princess Dress-Up by TabTale LTD
There’s nothing more girly than a princess! In this free app, your child can dress up Cinderella, the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty in a wide selection of gowns, tiaras, shoes, accessories, and more. Kids can even make their princess talk with the voice-recording microphone. Rating: 4+
Nail Salon by Libii Tech Limited
Create your own manicure designs in this free app. In addition to loads of polish colors to choose from, your child can accessorize her nails with rhinestones, crystals, gemstones, stickers, patterns, and much more. Rating: 4+
My Cake Shop by LAI Systems, LLC
With this free cake app, your child can become the next big thing in the pastry world. There are six different cake shapes to choose from, as well as different stands, frostings, and decorations galore. It’s very easy to see why this is the #1 free cake-making game out there now. Rating: 4+
Princess Fairy Tale Puzzle Wonderland by Eggroll Games LLC
Complete brain-building puzzles full of rainbows, princesses, castles, ponies, and unicorns. The intuitive user interface ensures that even the younger players can participate, too. My 5-year-old found this free app a little too easy, but my 2-year-old girly-girl-in-training loves it. Rating: 4+
Baby Horse Bounce by Free Music Download Downloader, LLC
I know my girls will love this game…once I stop playing it and give them a turn. This fun and addictive free app is fabulous for all ages. The baby horse can’t touch the ground, so it’s up to you to swipe a line to create a trampoline for the horse to bounce on. When you tire of bouncing, bump into a fairy carrying pixie dust and fly fly FLY! Rating: 4+
