Baby Apps and Tools

Being a new parent is the most rewarding role a person can take on in their lifetime. But with every new job there is always a learning curve. There is no instruction manual on how exactly to be a parent, with every person taking on a different style with different techniques while figuring out what works best for them. Of course the new little bundle of joy is the cutest blessing in the world, but being that adorable only makes parents super neurotic over their newborn—no matter if it’s their first baby or fifth. And while there is no app to tell you how you should raise your child, there’s plenty of titles that can serve as tools to learn more about the baby and his or her growth, help give parents a piece of mind when it comes to his or her health.

• WebMD Baby

  If you’re going to be checking WebMD, you might as well download the baby-specific app directly to your phone. This app leaves no stone unturned when it comes to your child’s health.You’ll have access to hundreds of articles and videos from WebMD-approved doctors; schedules for sleeping, feeding and growth; and the ability to take pictures, record videos, and create an entire baby book full of your little one’s precious moments. Download for Apple Devices | Download for Android Devices

• Eat Sleep

  Want to track your baby’s routine throughout the day? We’ve found the easiest, one-finger tap solution to enter all the info! Eat Sleep provides a simple way to keep tabs on your baby’s eating, sleeping, and diaper habits. This way, you can evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly trends to make sure there aren’t any potential health issues. Download for Apple Devices

• Sleep Baby Sleep

  Want something simpler than Sound Sleeper? Sleep Baby Sleep is a free app, offering 6 different noises— fan, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, clothes dryer, running water and womb noises. A simple matter of hitting start or stop, it should give you the edge in helping your baby sleep soundly. Download for Apple Devices | Download for Android Devices

• Baby Pics

  There is no such thing as a baby that is not cute, and every parent will want to show their newborn off to the world. Create uniquely adorable photos using the app Baby Pics to enhance all dozens of photos parents take of their newborns every day. Download for Apple Devices | Download for Android Devices

There are many apps out their to help the parents and baby develop into there new roles. Take some time to search. Many are free and can help in any situation. Many apps can give you an activity to do with your child. It might also use your phone or tablet to teach your child. Your child will be interested in your devices and it is a great way for them to begin using their minds.