About Little Wheels - A Parent Building Better Apps for Toddlers

Why I Built Little Wheels

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I build the apps I couldn't find: calm, respectful tools that turn your child's vehicle obsession into real learning.

No subscriptions. No tracking. No noise.
Just joyful, research-backed play to help toddlers grow.

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The Record family - Sean, Ellie, and their son with a Little Wheels fire truck

Record Creative Co.

As a dad, I know the specific panic of needing a moment of calm—at a restaurant, in a waiting room, or just to catch your breath—and finding only apps that are loud, addictive, or full of ads.

I didn't want to hand my son a slot machine disguised as a game.

I wanted screen time that felt like opening a good book: quiet, respectful, and sparking real curiosity.

The Mission

That frustration inspired Record Creative Co., my one-person studio. I build each app with the same care I'd want for my own family—because that's exactly who I'm building them for.

My wife, a pediatric nurse practitioner, helps shape our approach with deep insight into child development.

Together with our son (Chief Tester), we build apps that support real growth—so you never have to feel guilty about handing over the phone. ❤️

"My goal isn't to capture your child's attention. It's to respect it."
Record Creative Co.

Sean Record

Founder, Record Creative Co.

Research-Backed

Research-Backed

Every feature grounded in child development research, not guesswork.

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Parent-Built

Parent-Built

Created by a dad who understands real family needs and challenges.

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Vehicle-Powered

Vehicle-Powered

Using kids' natural fascination with vehicles as the starting point for learning.

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A Library, Not a Rental.

We believe the best tools for your child should belong to your family—not be rented from us month after month.

Buy Once

One simple purchase of $4.99. No subscriptions, ever.

100% Private

No data collection. No tracking. Your child's play stays private.

Works Offline

Perfect for car rides, waiting rooms, and airplane mode.

"Most kids' apps cost $100+ per year in subscriptions. Little Wheels is designed to be a permanent addition to your digital toyroom—simple, honest, and yours forever."

Talk & Listen

Speech Development

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Create & Play

Creative Expression

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Available for iOS & iPadOS

New: Sleepy Train

Bedtime stories and big feelings, offline. A train that remembers what calms your kid.

Next on the Roadmap

Think & Discover

Cognitive & STEM

Truck Dispatch

Movement & Calm-Down Play

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