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At that age E wasn't really much into Daniel Tiger (he is now) but he LOVED Super Why and Sesame Street (specifically, any/everything with Elmo...).

For movies, he loves The Muppets (the Jason Segel one), Frozen (Olaf...), and a TMBG Here Comes Science (a series of animated songs about science).

For apps he mostly plays the Endless series (Alphabet, Reader and 123).

Will you have internet access? If so, I recommend the PBS app. Sadie is 18m and can scroll through and pick what she wants to watch. It's super easy to use. If you have Disney at home, the Watch Disney Jr app is great too.

If no internet access, I would put some movies and TV shows into your iTunes account. Every kid loves Frozen. Toy Story is a big hit here, and Sadie especially like the shorts (Partysaurus Rex, Toy Story of Terror, etc.) - they're good lengths for toddlers. As for TV shows, try Bubble Guppies, Peppa Pig, Dinosaur Train, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

@allison: E insists on sleeping with TWO Elmo dolls in his crib! He will throw a fit if they aren't both there! And lately, the only way I can get him to brush his teeth/let me brush them is to watch the Elmo teeth-brushing video--like 5 times in a row.

The Elmo ABC app is awesome - it has video, a place where they can "color" (using their fingers on the screen), etc. some stuff you'll have to do for your LO, but much of it is good for an 18 month old.

The monster at the end of the book app - more Elmo.

Bloom is a great app for kids

The Disney movie app is good, in part because you don't need wifi/internet access to access your movies. My LO loved pooh and jungle book at around 18 months

Also, "talking ginger kitty" is a big hit in our house. It's an orange cat who repeats to your child whatever they say to the cat. There are also some game type activities with the kitty, but the talking part is the best part.

LO was 21 months on our last trip, but he loved Wee Alphas and Peek a Zoo. Endless Alphabet was too advanced for him, he doesn't get it yet.

@allison: Curious George and Sesame Street were the ones that worked with her when traveling at 18 months.. Yes, she is obsessed with Elmo...I don't know what it is about him! (On the plus side, she stopped fighting diaper changes when I pointed out her diapers had Elmo on them, lol. "George" is a hit too. She likes the Fisher Price free apps, but hasn't been into apps lately. She's 20 months now. I showed her Wonder Pets yesterday for the first time and she liked it.