Enjoy the following guest post about important apps for new parents.
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If you have a baby on the way, your mobile device will be the lifesaver you turn to once your little one finally arrives. With top-notch information, applications, a camera, and even a music player, your smartphone has everything you’ll require to get through many long nights and early mornings—even when you’re running on minimal sleep. Here’s a guide to our favorite apps, what we love about them, and what you need to ensure they’re ready when you need them.
Tools of the trade
Before your baby arrives, it may be time to upgrade your mobile device and/or phone plan to meet the demands of your new life as a parent. After all, the last thing you want is to be unable to update your apps or have them sluggish when you need access to information or a tool.
If you’ll be using your mobile data when Wi-Fi isn’t available, you may choose to upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid costly overage charges. Alternatively, month to month phone plans may be a better option for you, as these provide you with greater flexibility and lower monthly fees—a huge bonus when you think about how much money you’ll be spending on diapers and other essential supplies each month.
With the appropriate gear in place you’ll be ready to roll; here are the apps that make those first few months of parenting much easier.
If you’ll be using your mobile data when Wi-Fi isn’t available, you may choose to upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid costly overage charges. Alternatively, month to month phone plans may be a better option for you, as these provide you with greater flexibility and lower monthly fees—a huge bonus when you think about how much money you’ll be spending on diapers and other essential supplies each month.
With the appropriate gear in place you’ll be ready to roll; here are the apps that make those first few months of parenting much easier.
BabyCenter Tracker + Countdown
Whether you’re newly pregnant or about to give birth, the award-winning BabyCenter Tracker + Countdown app for iOS and Android devices has everything you need to begin your journey as a parent. This free app provides you with benefits such as:
- Pregnancy tools that track kicks, fetal development, and contractions.
- Parenting advice, support, and reminders once your little one arrives.
- A baby growth tracker that guides you through your little one’s first year.
- Tips and advice on feeding your baby, lulling him or her to sleep, and caring for yourself during the first year of parenting.
Baby Tracker Nursing App
The Baby Tracker Nursing App is another essential tool for any first-time parent, as this app helps you to track feedings, sleep trends, and diaper changes—and compare them later on. Through the app, you can even track and record milestones—including your baby’s first tooth, first smile, or last feeding.
Cozy Family Organizer
If you’re looking for a way to keep your household as organized as possible after your new baby arrives, the Cozy Family Organizer is the perfect app for you. With this mobile app for iOS and Android devices, you can create a shared family calendar, manage grocery and to-do lists, plan meals and save recipes, and capture some of your family’s favorite moments—including photos, memorable events, holidays, and even test scores once your little one grows older.
Sleep Baby Sleep
Available to iOS and Android users, the Sleep Baby Sleep app will be a lifesaver to you and your partner whenever you need to lull your little one to sleep. With the gentle sound of running water or a hair dryer or fan, this top-rated app helps your baby to fall—and stay—asleep without a fuss.
Mommy Saver: High Contrast Baby Visual Stimulation
Known as Mommy Saver: High Contrast Baby Visual Stimulation, this simple-to-use mobile app will prove itself useful whenever you need to calm your little one in a matter of seconds. Plus, it’s available to use on both iOS and Android devices.
According to Psychology Today, becoming a first-time parent is oftentimes a joyous but challenging adventure resulting in considerable amounts of stress. However, these top-rated smartphone apps can alleviate some of that stress—helping you to focus more of your time and energy on your little bundle of love. With great gear and apps at your fingertips, you can savor every moment!
According to Psychology Today, becoming a first-time parent is oftentimes a joyous but challenging adventure resulting in considerable amounts of stress. However, these top-rated smartphone apps can alleviate some of that stress—helping you to focus more of your time and energy on your little bundle of love. With great gear and apps at your fingertips, you can savor every moment!
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David B. Younger, Ph.D. is the creator of Love After Kids, for couples that have grown apart since having children. He is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with a web-based private practice and lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, 15-year-old son, 5-year-old daughter and 7-year-old toy poodle.
If you haven’t already read the book, it’s a great place to start - Relationship Reboot: Break free from the bad habits in your relationship.
David B. Younger, Ph.D. is the creator of Love After Kids, for couples that have grown apart since having children. He is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with a web-based private practice and lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, 15-year-old son, 5-year-old daughter and 7-year-old toy poodle.
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