BBB reminds parents to make sure online apps are age appropriate

The Better Business Bureau is reminding parents this holiday season to make sure the online apps their children are visiting are appropriate for them.

“In-app advertisements, especially gaming apps for kids might have ads that are inappropriate for children,” says Stephanie Garland of the BBB.

“Just because the app itself might be O.K. doesn’t mean they take the time to vet their advertisers,” Garland adds.

She reminds parents to read plenty of reviews before they buy and to keep in mind age recommendations for toys. Toys OK for young teens could be inappropriate – and even dangerous – for much younger children.