Ready for a helping hand? Let’s transform your phone into another support in your village. Here are the top apps you need to start out your parenting journey.
Get ready for picture overload! Mae helps you organize ALL your pictures with simple commands like… What are the best photos from the hospital? Can you make an album from Grammy’s first visit? The options are endless and the help culling through pictures to find the best... is priceless!
Now’s the time to get organized! Maple takes household management to the next level with its app. You can use it for free, or upgrade to sync your calendar. Something I’ve loved is their help planning meals and getting organized to go grocery shopping. Plus, Maple makes it real easy to delegate and share tasks with your partner!
For parents juggling the demands of life with a new baby, Amazon is so helpful. This is especially true for the early days, when you need something but don’t want to trek out to the store. Do you have Prime? If not, now is the time to get it.
This app helps you keep track of your baby’s feeding, diaper changes, sleep patterns, and developmental milestones. We like it because it doesn’t feel spammy. But! For many new moms tracking starts to feel overwhelming. If that happens to you, please just stop tracking!
After the first few months you’ll start to see some sleep patterns emerge. As a parent your role is to offer those naps at the right time, and that was really hard for me! Huckleberry helped me get naps down. I used the Plus plan that gives you the ‘the sweet spot’ and schedule creator. This was really helpful from about four months onward.
Yes, even AI is a new parent's ally! ChatGPT gives you quick answers to a variety of questions. It's like having a 24/7 digital helper. So instead of buying the latest program try asking ChatGPT your question. It's free.
The key here is to give it the right prompts. For example, be sure to include the age of your baby. Here are some prompt ideas to get you started:
For breastfeeding moms, LactMed is really useful. It offers information on the safety of various medications and substances consumed by mom during breastfeeding. This is what you need to make informed decisions about your health and your baby's.
I had a C section and this recovery program helped me get moving again. They have programs for pregnancy and both belly and vaginal births. The postpartum programs start with gentle stretches and move towards harder workouts. I really loved this program. Now - I will say they wanted me to start it right away and I started after a month, but it still made me feel good!
Is your dog the child that is missing out on the cuddles, the walks, the extra attention she is used to? Try BARK box. They send your fur baby treats once a month, because trust me, you will forget.
Let’s remember your phone is a phone. “Pick it up” and call a friend. You don’t need to have video on. Just call and say hi to someone who you haven’t said hi to in awhile. It doesn’t need to be a production, just 5 minutes to make someone’s day and give you the energy and smiles to get through yours.
Cooking can be a tall order with a newborn. DoorDash delivers food from a wide range of restaurants directly to your doorstep, Remember, you have to eat too!
When you have an infant you'll spend a lot of time feeding the baby. When so little, you baby has no clue you are multitasking. Please use a feed as a break for you too and watch a show.
Spotify is a new parent's best friend. Some babies just love music, it makes them calm and happy. So, take on the task to find your baby’s favorite tune. It could be lullabies or your favorite music. And don’t forget about you. Beyond music Spotify also has podcasts and audiobooks. In a pinch, they have white noise tracks too!
Last but not least, remember you can use your Villie Baby Page to mobilize your village and ask for help. Add updates and include requests and watch your people show up for you.
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