Webkinz Friends iPad App Means Endless Fun For Kids

Around this time last year I won an iPad from a huge giveaway and was so excited to try it out. Little did I know, my kids would love it just as much as I do. Why? Because there are some great games for kids. We recently reviewed Webkinz stuffed animals and I was so excited to learn there is a new Webkinz app called Webkinz Friends! Since we are traveling a great deal during the holidays, I am so happy to have this app on my iPad because this will keep Josiah and Liam occupied and happy during the long car  rides.

I simply uploaded the app from the Apple App Store onto my iPad for free and it only took about 30 seconds until ready for the kids to play! The idea behind the game is to build your very own town from the ground up. They first picked a pet and named it.

Josiah has a Fox in Socks stuffed animal he has named baby, so he picked the Basset Hound and named it Baby, too. You can register your own Webkinz codes, but you can also play if you do not have one. Then, you begin to build up the town as your pet walks around. I've seen other games similar to this one, but none as straight-forward and kid-friendly as Webkinz Friends. Even though Josiah is learning to read, he caught on quickly and, when needed, he asked for my help. Even Liam was able to join in on the fun.

After picking a pet, you will begin to build your own town of Kinzville with the help of Mrs. Birdy and Dr. Quack! You use your on Kinzcash that you earn by completing quests over time. You can also purchase Kinzcash, but I have my iPad password protected, so I don't have to worry about the boys trying to do that without permission.

There are so many things to purchase from the KinzMart. Once we started building it was hard to stop! We built our pet's house, a bakery and a radio station. Josiah's favorite is the radio station, but Liam enjoyed decorating the inside of the pet's home! There are so many things to do on the app that I am sure we only touched the surface. This is one of those games you want to come back to each day to see what your new quests will be and what other things you can create.

Webkinz Friends is sure to please kids and I'm happy because it was free! It's great to find a fun app for the kids that doesn't involve violence of some sort. It's actually educational in a sense. They learn about helping and cooperation with friends, especially when completing the different tasks. We are hoping his cousin will join up so they can play together.

Since my kids love animals, this is the perfect app for them. Plus, I love that the game ensures they don't sit and play it all day long. You are given a certain amount of energy at one time and can build/play until the energy is gone. FYI, when building you will inevitably run out of supplies, but we gained more by cutting down trees! Just click on the trees. Josiah figured that out on his own. I was clueless, so we both learned new things from the game. I had to read some things to him and other things he just already knew from playing other games.Then, it must replenish over time without playing. Josiah has looked forward to his play time on Webkinz Friends and has asked to play for several days in a row. He gets so excited to build new things and complete his quests for rewards.

You should definitely give Webkinz Friends a try! I know the kids will enjoy this one and you will enjoy the quite time while on the road during the holidays. If you don't have an iPad, you can also play the Webkinz app on Facebook!

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Webkinz. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.

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• Webkinz Friends is all about building the best Kinzville possible. What are you and your kids’ favorite items to go to KinzMart for? What are some ‘insider tips’ for building up your best Kinzville?
• Interact with friends and visit their towns. How does your child interact with others to help reach their goals?
• How has the Webkinz iPad App supported family co-play? How is it compared to Webkinz World? Is it easier for your child with the touchscreen technology?

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Webkinz: A New & Exciting Way For Kids To Play With Stuffed Animals

Josiah, my five year old, is very curious about the world around him and absorbs everything he sees and hears. His cousin, Michael, enjoys playing computer games and the older Josiah gets, the more he likes them, too. Being a mom who grew up in the 80s, they are so many new and awesome toys on the market these days, unlike anything we could ever even imagine back then. For example, have your children every played with Webkinz?

Michael has several Webkinz, but I never knew exactly what they were until recently, when we received two of the cutest little stuffed animals! We received the Rooster Webkinz and the Rockin' Bunny Webkinz. Not only are the Webkinz stuffed animals, but each of them contain a special code just for you to use via Webkinz World! Enter the code and interact with not only your animal, but others.

I made an account for the boys then we began the adoption process for their rabbit. I love how easy this was for the kids to understand and Josiah could do most of it by himself as the Goose told him what to do. If he could read, he could do it completely by himself, but I enjoyed being able to participate, too, and was curious. The boys were both huddled around the computer watching every second of it and Liam was especially excited about the Goose talking to him through each step. It was so cute!

 Liam decided on the name of our "Rocker Rabbit" and, so his name is now officially Petit (prounounced Pet-It) since he thought it was soft and like to pet it. Such a silly boy! After we named the bunny, we could read his biography.

Then came the final step! We officially adopted Petit! Liam and Josiah both love stuffed animals, so this is such a great way for them to interact with them via the computer.

Once these steps were finished, we could login to Webkinz World for the fun to really begin! This is when you can interact with your own pet, decorate, dress it up and much more. You can also meet other kids playing the game (or you can turn this feature off if you prefer).

Liam loves the rooster, which he named Doodle!

Josiah got to work on his own page first, which can be designed just the way he wants. The more you play on the Webkinz World website, the more you can learn about the games and things you can do. You can earn badges, too. I'm sure there is much more that we will find over the next few months because Josiah did not want to get off of the computer each time we played on the website! I can't blame him. It is really a fun way to play with stuffed animals and something I can do with the kids, too.

Josiah's page so far!

Not only can you play with Webkinz on the Webkinz World website, but you can also play via Facebook and now there is also an awesome new Webkinz Friends iPad App, so you can play on the go, too!

We've had a great time playing with our Webkinz so far and I know there is more fun to come... probably tomorrow morning since Josiah has asked every single day for play time with his Webkinz. He's never played with a toy like this before, so this is very new to him and he's very curious to learn more. Webkinz would make an awesome holiday gift for children 5+ and a great way to introduce them to the world of computer games and the fun they can have!

Have your children adopted a Webkinz yet? If so, tell me what they think! If not, this is definitely an item to consider this holiday season!

Be sure to check out these other great Webkinz links:

• Webkinz Twitter: https://twitter.com/webkinz
• Store Locator link:  http://bit.ly/WebkinzLocator
• Holiday Gift Guide Link:  http://bit.ly/HolidayWebkinz 

 
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Webkinz. I received a product sample and a promotional item to thank me for participating.