Phone Apps for New Parents

Would you enjoy connecting with other parents?  Would you like important developmental information at your fingertips?  How about tips on nighttime feedings, healthy growth, when to call the doctor, etc.?  Did you know there are several apps that you can download that will give you all of this, and more?

Here are four to get you started, all of which are available for FREE on iTunes and Google Play.

Peanut - This app allows you to connect with other parents in your area, and also has a community discussion feature called "Peanut Pages" where you can ask questions and gather feedback from other parents who have been in similar situations. 

Today's Parent My Family - Simply plug in your child's age to get personalized content.  This app helps you track naps, assist with breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and even has a storybook feature to help you capture amazing moments you won't want to forget.  Another exciting feature are the how-to recipe and craft videos.

Glow Baby - All aspects of your baby's first year is covered in this app.  Developmental milestones, sleep schedules, when to feed your baby what, and more are all included.  Parenting tips are also delivered daily.

WebMD Baby - Should I call the doctor?  Why was my baby crying all night - could it be an earache, a tooth coming in, or something else?  Sound familiar?  This app provides doctor approved medical information from birth to two years.  It includes emergency symptoms and weekly content specific to your child's age and development.