Being a parent or on the way to becoming one is really exciting. Never will your life be transformed in such a wonderful and chaotic way than when a baby comes along. But as the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child”, so grab a helping hand anywhere it comes from. Technology in this case.
We have put together our top 5 mobile apps for making parents’ lives slightly easier and more focused on what truly counts: spending quality time with their loved ones.
The Wonder Weeks
Most new parents have no idea what on earth is going on in those first scary weeks. The app provides a calendar explaining the development of a baby, why they are fussy, why they sleep poorly or eat less and how you can help.
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Baby Breastfeeding Tracker
A very easy to use app helping you track your baby’s nursing process, growth, diaper changes, doctor’s visits and much more. A lifesaver.
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What to Expect – Pregnancy and Baby Tracker
The ultra-popular pregnancy app allows you to track and contextualise your baby’s growth over time by comparing it to visual benchmarks like fruit. Simply enter the due date and let it do the rest.
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Mush – Mum friends nearby
The number 1 mum app in the UK, Mush is the best way to meet local, like-minded mums as we all know that maternity leave can get a bit lonely.
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Baby Lead Weaning
Over 200 recipes, monthly guides and routines to navigate this often stressful period in the parents’ lives and make it as enjoyable and easy as possible.
It also offers support from Natalie Peall, the app’s creator, directly through her community support group.
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