The best baby apps on the market

ALL the information a parent-to-be needs about pregnancy and child rearing can be found in a range of apps.

baby apps

ALL the information a parent-to-be needs about pregnancy and child rearing can be found in a range of apps.

Most new parents are information hungry - and in this digital age finding reputable advice and support is only a click away. Here are some great apps that lift the lid on pregnancy, childbirth and raising baby.

Sprout
($4.49 from iTunes)
Category: Pregnancy.
Featuring a range of tools including a weight tracker, kick counter and contraction timer, this also features helpful information from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital doctors.

Pregnancy Food
No-No’s HD
(Free from iTunes)
Category: Pregnancy.
Knowing what to eat during pregnancy doesn’t have to be difficult or challenging. Pregnancy Food No-No’s HD provides all the right information about a food’s effect on baby and mum during pregnancy.

Contraction
Timer Plus
(Free from iTunes)
Category: Childbirth.
Intended to make timing contractions easier, this lets you focus on what’s really important. It’s simple and easy to navigate and also features tips and strategies for those looking for a more active birth.

50,000 Baby
Names Plus
(Free from iTunes)
Category: Newborn.
Looking for the perfect baby name? From Adam to Zachariah, this is the perfect app for parents struggling to name their bub.

My Baby Today
(Free from iTunes)
Category: Newborn, parenting.
This is designed to simplify daily tasks and activities that address your little one’s needs. It features a helpful array of checklists and reminders.

BabyBump
Pregnancy Pro
($4.49 from iTunes)
Category: Pregnancy.
This handy tracking app keeps soon-to-be parents well informed of baby’s progress. It features a progress diary and photo album and the integrated Facebook and Twitter option keeps loved ones informed.

Pregnancy Tracker
(Free from iTunes)
Category: Pregnancy, newborn.
An app based on Heidi Murkoff’s pregnancy book, What To Expect When You’re Expecting (HarperCollins), mums-to-be can keep tabs on all their pregnancy need-to-knows. They can follow their baby’s growth and development week by week.

Keeping Baby Safe
(Free from iTunes)
Category: Parenting.
This features safety information on nursery products. Based on the Keeping Baby Safe booklet by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, it provides information about warnings and dangers related to products of special interest to parents and carers.

Total Baby
($5.49 from iTunes)
Category: Pregnancy, parenting, toddlers.
Aimed at parents wanting to document their children’s progress, this features a variety of timing, tracking and logging functions. Use it to record milestones, visits to the doctor, vaccinations, allergies and other important details. It can track up to six kids.

Sleep Pillow Baby Lullaby
(99c from iTunes)
Category: Newborn, parenting.
A sleeping aid that delivers soothing and calming sounds to help both mum and bub fall asleep easily. It features high-quality recordings, a sleep timer and a range of sounds
and lullabies.

myAppalogues
(Free from iTunes)
Category: Pregnancy, newborn, parenting, toddlers.
This catalogue app showcases all things baby and toddler related. Parents can browse a range of child necessities in one handy place.