Hi Susie,
I'm new here as well but hopefully I can help you! Good choice on buying the iGroove. I have one as well and I love it. But like what you said, it'd be so much better with a remote control or something. I really don't think it should be a problem especially if it fits and works properly with the iGroove. I'm guessing you can just be a little bit more careful when you press the buttons that way it won't damage the ipod.