5 Apps That Will Save Your Life as a New Parent
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The amount of resources available to new moms these days is amazing! Long gone are things like logging your baby's every move on a legal pad of paper and looking through it every time they seem "off routine." Thanks to social media, apps have become part of our every day lives, and as a result, have made life for us moms a whole lot easier. Being a celebrity sleep consultant at Sleep Shop, I've nailed down the five apps that every on-the-go mom needs on their smart phone. Keep reading to learn more about them all, and be prepared to hit "download" ASAP.
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Continuous Care
The Continuous Care app not only allows you to keep important medical documents all in one place, but you can also book appointments and consults with your healthcare providers, do video chats with actual doctors, and have access to all your medical records at any time. It's a perfect way to keep track of you and your families information. Once you have kids, doctor visits are more frequent, so this is the perfect option for so many reasons!
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Ink Cards
Ink Cards lets you create cards right from your camera roll and send them directly from your phone. Think late night breastfeeding and getting some thank you cards out of the way. It's also a perfect way to send cards to family members with pictures of your new baby. Grandparents love to get mail — especially with a picture of their adorable grandchild on the front.
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Door Dash
There are other options out there that are similar, but Door Dash let's you order your dinner from a variety of restaurants in the area, customize your meal, and pay for everything (including the tip for your driver!) all at once. The best part is your food is delivered to your door. When days are crazy and you can't get to the grocery store or you just don't feel like cooking, you can still get your favorite food delivered while your baby sleeps, and you get to stay in the comfort of your home.
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Baby Breastfeeding Tracker
Baby Breastfeeding Tracker is a great app to help keep track of your baby's needs. You can input diaper changes, eating, breastfeeding, sleeping, awake time — you name it. You and any other care givers you have can add to the app as well, so you can all be on the same page about your baby. You will make sure your baby is never skipping a meal, and every night you'll get to look back and keep track of their day. It not only will help you develop a routine, but you'll also start to notice your baby's natural habits and wake windows, which will eventually help in the process of getting your baby to sleep all night.
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Amazon Prime Now
I use the Amazon Prime Now app far more than I like to admit. You can order groceries, diapers, laundry detergent, and anything else you may need, and it's delivered in two hours. There's nothing worse than making the trip to the grocery store with your baby and then forgetting to get the very thing you went for. Who doesn't love the instant gratification of getting something you ordered so quickly?