Share the Parenting Load with Your Smartphone
As the parent of a new baby, you face a host of challenges. When do you feed the baby? How much sleep should your newborn get? When does your baby start sleeping through the night? You're likely to have ongoing questions about milestones and development as your baby grows. This list curates some of the best apps out there designed to help new parents access information from experts and a community of fellow parents.
Baby Tracker Nursing App
After bringing home your bundle of joy, feeding typically tops the list of concerns for most parents. When breastfeeding, many moms wonder if the baby is getting enough to eat. Breastfeeding is the best option for moms with an adequate supply and a lifestyle that supports the choice, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. With the Baby Tracker Nursing App, you can learn when your baby is the most hungry and chart their feeding schedule, allowing you to slowly start to shift the baby's schedule to accommodate some work time. Also, don't worry about setting aside time to pump at work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects a woman's right to breastfeed in privacy at work.
Cozi Family Organizer
Whether this baby is your first or your fourth, getting everyone in your household on the same page is critical to a happy, healthy home. The Cozi app stores all of your family appointments and scheduled activities in one place. This helps parents organize and split responsibilities, such as after school pickups or doctor's appointments.
Mommy Saver
Immediately after birth, babies are extremely farsighted and have trouble distinguishing objects. The Mommy Saver app uses high-contrast images to provide visual stimulation that the baby can see clearly. This stimulation is great for eye development and can help newborns establish good visual tracking skills and depth perception.
Redfin
With a new baby on the way, or already here, it may be time to start shopping for a larger home. Whether transitioning from an apartment to a starter home or from a starter home to a larger living space, Redfin offers a ton of filtering options that can help you find the ideal property. You can tour new properties virtually before setting up an in-person visit.
Sleep Baby Sleep
Well-rested parents have more patience and respond more quickly and efficiently to their child's needs. After about three months, most babies start to sleep for longer periods, particularly when parents use routines and the Sleep Baby Sleep app. It uses white noise to help your baby drift off and stay asleep longer, giving parents a few more minutes of shut-eye. NightBuddies, a doctor-recommended stuffed toy with a built-in nightlight, can also help babies self-soothe so they get plenty of sleep. It's child activated, so you don't need to manually switch on the nightlight function.
Apps to Help Parents Enjoy and Rise to the Challenge
Parenting is a tough job, but it comes with a ton of rewards. These apps help take the stress out of some of the biggest worries new parents face, from feeding and sleeping schedules to staying organized and making sure the family has a home with ample space.