There’s An App For That

Tools to help you during pregnancy and life with a new baby.

When it comes to pregnancy and caring for a newborn, the amount of information you nd on the internet can be almost as overwhelming, confusing, and contradicting as raising a new human — welcome to parenthood!

New parents can learn most of what they need to know by being present with their baby and learning what works best for their new family.

But sometimes, you need a little help staying on track with feedings, keeping all the information organized, or answering questions. at’s where the internet and apps can help.

We would like to share a few resources that we or someone we know have used that we think make life with a newborn a little easier. As always, parents know best. If you think something isn’t right with your baby, trust your gut and talk to your baby’s doctor. If you or your baby (or both) are struggling with breastfeeding, talk to one of our lactation consultants, who are available six days a week via phone, email, or in-person visit.

While using an app can help you answer questions or manage your time and energy, remember that the best way to learn about your baby is to spend time together. Pay more attention to your baby than to the data. Human babies are all unique. Enjoy getting to know yours! By Emily Nusbaum, RN, IBCLC, Boone Family Birthplace

Pregnancy Trackers

WHAT TO EXPECT

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free

• Resources for trying to conceive • Personalized daily pregnancy tracker and due date countdown • Information broken down by pregnancy week, including videos hosted by What to Expect founder

Heidi Murkoff. • Expert advice for baby's fi rst year • Share photos, stories, and advice with other moms

FULL TERM CONTRACTION TIMER

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free ($0.99 to remove ads)

• Tap one button to track the beginning and end of each contraction, and the app will monitor times, durations, and frequency during your entire labor • Kick counter • Weight tracker

TEXT4BABY

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free

• Week-by-week information about your pregnancy, your baby’s development, and baby’s fi rst year • Personalized calendar for prenatal and well-baby visits • Appointment reminders • Vaccination tracker • Pregnancy and parenting resources • Set up personalized text messages

SPROUT PREGNANCY

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free ($4.99 for Sprout Premium)

• Pregnancy journal • 3D realistic representation of your baby’s development • Daily and weekly information • Personalized pregnancy timeline • Kick counter, contraction timer, and weight tracker

BABY TRACKER

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free ($4.99 for the full version)

• Comprehensive feeding tracker and nursing timer • Track sleep and diaper changes • Record growth and milestones • Export information to share with your baby’s doctor

GLOW BABY

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free

• Track your baby’s developmental milestones • Track feedings, diaper changes, sleep, and more • Weekly notifi cations • Interactive growth charts with data summaries • Connect with other parents • Document and share your baby’s milestones • iOS version works with Apple

CareKit and Health App

EAT SLEEP

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free ($0.99 to remove ads)

• Easily track your baby’s feedings, sleep and diaper changes • View daily, weekly and monthly activity totals • Track data for multiple children

SPROUT BABY

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free ($7.99 a month for premium membership)

• Health tracker records your child's symptoms, temperature, medications, illnesses and health events • Track doctor visits and immunizations • Development and growth trackers • Track feedings, sleep, diaper changes • Capture and share memories • Share data across multiple devices, including your Apple

Watch

MOMMYMEDS

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free ($3.99 for full version)

• Ensure safe breastfeeding while using prescription and over-thecounter medications • Scan barcodes for information on drug safety and ingredients • Based on research by the Texas

Tech University Health Science

Center’s InfantRisk Center

MILK MAID

Mobile Platform:

Cost: $2.99 • Record pumping sessions • Track your fresh and frozen milk inventory at home, work, and other locations

Child Care & Development

WONDER WEEKS

Mobile Platform:

Cost: $3.99 • Track your baby’s development and milestones • Information and videos about your baby’s development schedule and new skills • Tips to help your baby, including games and exercises

WEBMD BABY

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free

• Health news and a library of medically approved content on pregnancy, infant health, and child care • Track nursing and feeding sessions, sleep, diaper changes, and growth • Capture and share your baby’s milestones with family and friends.

MY NICU BABY BY MARCH OF DIMES

Mobile Platform:

Cost: Free

• Easy to understand information about what to expect while your baby is in the NICU • Tips and helpful videos to care for your baby in the NICU and at home • Track breastfeeding sessions, pumping, kangaroo care, and baby's weight • Connect with other NICU families • Checklists help you prepare to bring baby home

NEED MORE SUPPORT?

If you have questions about caring for your baby, Boone Family Birthplace’s Family Life Education classes can help you know more about pregnancy, infant care and safety, and breastfeeding. We also offer one-on-one breastfeeding support with certifi ed lactation consultants.