10 cool apps for new parents

A new parent is willing to take all the help offered their way. This help could even come in the form of a super cool app on their mobile phone.

There are a host of really great parenting apps available and we’ve done the hard work of sorting through them and listing some of the best apps for new parents.

Most of these are free so do give them a try, we’re sure they will make your life a lot easier!

1. What To Expect baby tracker app for iPhone

You can follow your baby’s progress, solve problems that pop up when feeding & diapering, and so much more! Everything baby-related you need to know can be found on this handy app.

If you ardently read the 'What to Expect When You Are Expecting’ book when you were pregnant you will certainly love this app!

What's more, the app is free! Learn more about this app here.

2. BabyCentre Mobile app for iPhone and Android

New mums have many concerns and questions like: "Is my baby getting enough sleep?", "Is my baby drinking enough milk?", and "Is it normal for her to wake up so many times in the night?"

You can use the BabyCentre Mobile app to answer all your questions and ease your mind. What’s great is that this app is free as well.

Learn more about the BabyCentre Mobile app here.

3. Baby monitor app

This app allows you to turn any 2 phones into a baby monitor. Quite like a traditional baby monitor, with this app 1 phone can be kept near your baby while the other phone acts as the receiver.

With a high sensitivity receiver, you will hear every sound coming from your little one’s room and if your baby cries your phone will either vibrate or ring. A must-have for new parents!

Check out this app here.

4. Baby Nursing app

This app will really be useful to a new mum who is getting into the groove of breastfeeding. Keep track of your baby’s progress, weight gain and feeding times with the Nursing app.

What’s more, this super cool app is absolutely free!

Check out more details here.

5. Lose it! app

So it’s been a few months since you gave birth and everything is going great – your baby is thriving and you are breastfeeding like a pro.

However, there’s just one thing that’s not going anywhere – your excess baby weight! Well, you're in luck — this app is for you, mummy!

With it, you can keep track of your meals, calories, weight loss and even plan your meals.

Have a look at this app here.

6. Annabel Karmel app

When your little one starts eating solids you will need to put your chef’s hat on and come up with some interesting food combinations.

Sometimes though, we ‘mum-chefs’ need some inspiration too — and this app by Annabel Karmel is just perfect for such times!

Annabel Karmel is well-known for her nutritious and delicious kids’ food recipes. With her app, you will have access to more than 200 of her recipes in a matter of seconds.

Read more about the Annabel Karmel app here.

7. Web MD Baby app

This free app from Web MD gives parents instant access to physician-approved medical information relating to babies.

You can personalise your baby’s details and check out information on baby care, symptoms and illnesses. You can even get updates on your baby’s growth.

Read more about the Web MD Baby app here.

8. White Noise Baby app

Move over cot mobile, enter White Noise Baby! This is a genius app that basically plays everyday sounds that a baby would find soothing and help him sleep better.

Sounds like a rotating fan, a car ride, classical music and even the sound of a Doppler ultrasound of the womb are included in this app.

The app is available for both iPhone and android phones. Find out more about this app here.

9. Sweet Baby app

When your baby comes out into the world, you will find yourself photographing every smile, tear and even yawn. But what can you do with all these memories?

The Sweet Baby app is a modern-day baby book. Record your wonderful memories — upload your little angel’s photos and videos, and create a virtual baby book you can share with others.

Read more about the Sweet Baby app here.

10. Baby Travel app

Are you planning your first trip out of Singapore after your baby is born? One thing is for sure - travelling with a baby is nothing like the travelling you ever so spontaneously did with your spouse during your pre-baby days.

That's why the Baby Travel app is a lifesaver for new parents. From information about airports, climates, accommodations and even a packing list – this app has got it all.

The best part is this app is free, so check it out right here.

Written by

Minoli Almeida

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