5 Essential Apps for First-Time Working Parents

Submitted by Amanda Henderson with Safe Children

Raising a child is an adventure, especially when you're juggling a career at the same time.

Some people think that parenting instincts come naturally, but the truth is that being a first-time parent means learning new things every day and often figuring them out on the fly. Raising a child is an adventure, with constant ups and downs, and new parents generally need all the help they can get; especially when they're juggling careers at the same time.
 
Naturally, you’ll have a million questions for your friends and relatives who have already had children. But you can also find answers using the handy device in your pocket: your smartphone. Downloading some of these helpful and informative apps will probably help you feel more confident in your parenting skills, more efficient and ___
 
Angi
Most working parents thought they were busy before they welcomed a baby into their lives, but that new little bundle of joy often causes parents to operate a who new leve; one that require efficiency and help. The Angi app  can be a lifesaver because it connects you with qualified professionals who can undertake virtually any home project, includin those that will make your abode a safer space for your growing family. For example, if  you have a pool, you can use Angi to secure it with a safety-latched fence. Angi fencing reviews offer testimonials from customers for local fence contractors, labor and material cost estimates, and even current promotions for nearby companies. If you need someone to install baby gates, cabinet latches, or even move existing outlets so your baby can’t reach them,  Angi is a great resource for finding whatever home help you need.
 
Glow Baby
The Glow Baby app helps you navigate and remember every stage of your baby’s development. You can log their big milestones, your breastfeeding schedule, their sleeping and/or eating habits, and even diaper changes. While you may not need to track all of these things, anything you do want to track is easy using Glow Baby, and the app even makes it easy for you to show info to your doctor by printing out PDF files that contain all the data you’ve stored. So if you’ve noticed any concerning patterns or your baby is feeling under the weather, all your useful data points can help your pediatrician figure out why. Plus, you’ll get access to a digital library of parenting advice and a virtual community where you can chat with other new parents.
 
The Wonder Weeks
Sometimes, your baby will seem much crankier than usual with no real explanation. There might not be anything wrong; in fact, your baby could just be experiencing a developmental leap, often known as a “Wonder Week.” According to The Tot, there will be times when you feel like your baby is changing by the day, and during the first six months, you’ll notice rapid development!
 
The Wonder Weeks app makes sure that you’re never caught off guard by a leap. The app lets you track your baby’s milestones, and it puts them in the context of “wonder weeks,” alerting you when they’re about to experience a leap so you can be prepared before it happens.
 
Cozi Family Organizer
Now that your baby has arrived, keeping the house clean probably seems like an impossible feat. It might feel like every time you’re about to vacuum the living room or wipe down the kitchen counters, the baby starts crying, and you need to drop everything else you’re doing.
 
This is where the Cozi Family Organizer app comes in. You can write up to-do lists in the app and share them with your partner. You can also input your grocery lists, your individual schedules, and log upcoming weekly events to help you stay on top of it all. If everything in the house is out of place and you need to get organized, Cozi Family Organizer is the app for you.
 
Sleep Baby Sleep
Every parent has rocked their crying baby late at night, desperately wondering how they can get their newborn to fall asleep. According to Parents, babies don’t need complete silence to sleep; they often find white noise comforting. With the Sleep Baby Sleep app, you can soothe your baby with a variety of white noise tracks to help them drift off to dreamland. New parents need as much sleep as they can get, and the Sleep Baby Sleep app is a lifesaver!

 
As a first-time parent, your smartphone is probably going to be by your side most of the time given that it can be used to track your baby’s data, stores essential ebooks, and act as a mobile Netflix theater, MP3 player, and camera to capture precious moments. If your smartphone isn’t super reliable, it may be time for an upgrade, and prepaid wireless plans can ensure that your data usage is covered when you’re stuck without Wi-Fi and it can prevent you from getting stuck with overage charges. When raising your first child, your smartphone will be your trusty sidekick.
 
There’s no denying that parenting is tough and working is tough, but the right tools can make it easier and doable. A loving partner, supportive friends and relatives, and help from a few useful apps will go a long way toward helping you stay organized and prepared for everything that comes your way.​

​This story was submitted by Amanda Henderson with Safe Children