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15 Baby Apps That Every New Parent Should Know About

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The first year of a newborn's life can be critical for his or her mental and physical development, but it can also be tough to navigate everything that goes into making sure they're healthy and thriving. That's where these baby apps come in. Each one is designed to make parents' lives easier, covering tricky topics like breastfeeding, healthcare, sleep training, and more.

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Peanut

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Say hello to Peanut, the app for when you really want to connect with others to know that yes, your child is normal and yes, you're a great mom despite not having showered in three days. After setting your goals within the app (whether that's looking to meet new people, ask questions, and/or share advice) this baby app connects you with other moms that best fit your interests. You can then chat to see if you hit it off, and maybe even schedule a few playdates.

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BabySparks

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On this app, you'll find over 1,300 development activities and milestones that you can track, like standing or crawling up and down stairs. There's also video instructions for tricky subject matters, like learning how to safely teach your child how to roll over and, eventually, start crawling.

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Cloud Baby Monitor

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If you're nervous about leaving your baby to sleep in another room, this live-streaming app allows you to keep an eye on your sleeping baby without using a baby monitor or receiver (making it perfect for sleepovers at grandma's when you forgot to bring one or the other). The app is compatible with iOS and Android, but you'll need two devices (like an iPhone and iPad) to make it work.

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What to Expect

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If you're a fan of the best-selling baby book, you'll love this app that offers over 15,000 articles, health news, and patient stories about development and care during preconception, pregnancy, and the newborn through toddler years. Add in your baby's due date and you'll also get customized updates on your child's development.

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Baby Night Light

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If your babies are scared of the dark, try downloading this night light app. It gives off a soft, comforting light and plays peaceful sounds (like white noise and heartbeats) to help them doze off. The company recommends setting your device on airplane mode to avoid unwarranted sounds and placing it on a surface near your baby's bed. You can also set a timer that will automatically turn off the app, but if the baby starts crying, it will turn back on to soothe them.

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Sitter City

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Even new parents deserve a night out to relax and rejuvenate. If you don't have a babysitter on call just yet, Sittercity helps you find someone you can trust. The company performs background checks on all candidates, and parents can further screen candidates by reading thorough babysitter profiles, references, parent reviews, and interviews.

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Glow

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The first year of your child's birth is crucial to his or her development: According to a report by Harvard University, the brain develops rapidly during that time, and more than 1 million neural connections are formed every second. Glow is here to help you keep that development going strong by giving you a place to log feedings, sleep schedules, medications, growth charts, and more — basically all the important information you (and your pediatrician) may need.

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The Wonder Weeks

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This app focuses on your baby's mental development, so that you'll know exactly what their behaviors — like crying, poor sleep, and clinginess — mean in terms of their growth. It also offers articles and videos full of expert advice regarding things you can do to help further your baby's progress.

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Baby Pics Photo Editor

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Yes, it's totally normal to take 1,000 photos a day of your newborn — and keep every single one. This app allows you to make collages, capture milestones, and add creative text to show loved ones.

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MyMedela

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This baby app helps ensure that any new moms who are breastfeeding are nourishing their little ones with milk that is free of any potentially harmful drugs. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, almost any drug you take while breastfeeding will transfer into your breastmilk; the ones most harmful include pain medications, antidepressants, and drugs to treat substance or alcohol abuse. That's why, along with tracking your pumping and feeding sessions, MyMedela also provides 24/7 access to live lactation consultants.

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Sprout

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This all-in-one tool helps you keep track of your baby's daily activities and care. It's packed with useful resources like a doctor visit fact sheet, a growth chart using World Health Organization datasets, a developmental milestones tracker using CDC guidelines, and more.

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Tiny Beans

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This baby app was made for the folks who don't want their little one on social media, but still want to share frequent updates with loved ones. You can send daily snapshots of your baby to as many people (or as few) as you desire, as long as they also have the app or an email address.

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Heal

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When an emergency arises and you can't get an appointment with your pediatrician, cue up this baby app. It sends a licensed doctor straight to your home, so that your baby can immediately get the care he or she needs. The app accepts insurance from the major PPO insurance plans (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, and more), so parents will only have to cover the cost of a co-pay. If you do not have the accepted insurance though, the house-call costs about $99.

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InfantRisk Center Health Care App

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This healthcare app is worth every cent for parents who are breastfeeding and taking medication. Developed by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, it allows you to search over 20,000 prescription and non-prescription drugs and vitamins to see if they're safe for both mom and baby. The app is updated daily, so you never have to worry about being out-of-touch, and there's always the option to call the InfantRisk Center directly from the app.

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Pabobo

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Give a restless baby soothing lullabies and a warm glow and they'll knock right out from this app. Choose from six peaceful lullabies and night lights, all of which you can customize for brightness and color. You can also set a timer to automatically turn off the app, and there's a noise detection indicator that alerts you when baby is crying.

Nicol Natale Associate Editor Nicol is a freelance Editorial Assistant at WomansDay.com and is a Manhattan-based journalist who specializes in health, wellness, beauty, fashion, business, and lifestyle.

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