Apps That Make Life Easier for First-Time Parents

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Being a first-time parent can seem daunting, but don’t stress. You have all the resources you need right at your fingertips with your handy smartphone. With the assistance of some of the best apps for first-time parents, you can give your little one the best possible care.

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My Baby Today

Do you want to track your baby’s development day by day, and see at a glance how much your baby has grown? The My Baby Today app is the only all-in-one guide you’ll need, and you can access a wealth of information about your baby’s health, growth, and development. Resources include breastfeeding dos and don’ts and all the baby essentials. You’ll be able to create handy checklists, set reminders, and snap photos in the app to capture all your favorite moments. The calendar feature will give you daily tips on infant care, and you’ll learn about health and safety, best exercises for parents, and meal ideas.

The My Baby Today app also gives you access to a community of first-time parents, and you can compare notes, ask for advice, and find support as your baby grows. Wondering what formula to use, or how to transition to solid food? Trade ideas with other new parents, and find out how other first time parents tackle sleep schedules, feeding problems, and bath time.

Milk Maid

If you’re planning to pump to feed your baby breast milk, the Milk Maid app will take the stress out of pumping. The app lets you keep track of the milk you’ve left at the daycare center, at your mother’s house, or in your fridge. You can track how many bottles of breast milk you have in each place, as well as monitor the age of stored milk so you can use the oldest milk first.

The Wonder Weeks

Another tracking app first-time parents love is The Wonder Weeks app. This app keeps track of your baby’s mental development and tells you what stage of development your baby is in each week. You’ll be able to track the leaps in development, and know when to expect the fussy periods, as well as taking notes on each phase of your baby’s first weeks of life.

Home Repair Apps

While they're not exactly parenting apps, home-related apps like Angi give you easy access to local home pros should you need any home repairs done. By using these apps, you can ensure that the job is done fast and efficiently, so you have more time to care for your little one. For instance, an appliance repair service can take care of just about any appliance-related issue from a dishwasher leak to the fridge not cooling the food properly (which is bad if you're storing breast milk in it!). Home pro databases like Angi can make searching for a local appliance repair service less overwhelming by providing a list of the top companies in your area. You can also see details at a glance like the business’s description, recent reviews, coupons (if offered), and important display icons like awards and certifications. Be sure to check for local deals to help you save on service costs!

Choosing the Right Smartphone

Is your current smartphone up to date? If your phone can’t support the latest upgrades, store all the photos of your new baby, or let you download the apps you need to monitor your little one’s development, then it’s time for a new device. As a first-time parent, your phone is going to be a lifesaver, and you’ll use it to find out more about your baby, track your little one’s mental and physical development, and take photos you’ll cherish for life. Your phone will also function as your handy calendar, ebook, portable movie player, and music player, which can help as you and your baby spend time together at home, as well as out and about at friends’ houses or shopping. When you're away from home, make sure you have a car charger, which will quickly boost your phone's battery life so you never miss a beat while on the go.

Check out these apps and enjoy the newest addition to your family. You’ll love sharing time with your baby, being able to monitor their health and development, and avoiding the stress of one more thing to worry about if you’ve got a top-notch device in your pocket.