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The 10 best iPad and iPhone applications for moms

iPeriod Ultimate

For those who want to monitor their menstrual cycle so they can plan out their ovulation and therefore pinpoint the best time to conceive, the iPeriod Ultimate application is the tool you need. Simply enter the date of your last menstrual period and the app will evaluate and predict your next period, your ovulation and your fertility. There is even a pregnancy mode.

Pregnancy & Baby Development

Follow the evolution of your pregnancy and the growth of your baby daily. Keep track of all the important moments, record notes and quickly upload personal pictures of your cute baby bump to keep as souvenirs. Educate yourself with a list of foods you should avoid during pregnancy and plan your doctor’s appointments.

Contraction Master

When we arrive at the hospital to give birth, one of the first questions the nurses ask us is how frequent are the contractions. With the excitement, it’s easy to forget all these numbers! With Contraction Master, you will be able to record all your contractions and monitor them closely so you can determine the best time for you to go to the hospital and share that information with your caregivers.

Baby Names

As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I started going through all the baby names websites to start a long list I could go over with my husband until we found the perfect name for our baby. With the Baby Names app, you have access to over 30 000 names for boys and girls with detailed information provided for each name. You can even save your favorites for future review.

Baby Monitor

You are afraid that you won’t hear your baby crying at night because you are in deep slumber? No worries, the Baby Monitor app was conceived specifically to reassure parents like you. If your baby makes the slightest noise, the Baby Monitor will call you on the phone number of your choice to alert you.

Lullaby!

You are looking for lullabies to help soothe your crying baby or simply to help put him to sleep at night? With Lullaby! you can create a playlist including 25 lullabies or even ambient sounds that can be recorded and played later. The graphics are child pleasing and will give you the result you want every time: a peaceful child, ready for sleep.

Baby Connect

This baby tracking application will allow you to record all the important steps in your baby’s life. It’s very easy to use and it will allow you to keep and share all those wonderful memories. You will be able to log feedings, nursing, medicine and all the exciting milestones!

iFood Assistant by Kraft

For the ones that are constantly searching for new recipes that will please the little ones, the iFood Assistant by Kraft is an app that is super simple to use and will help you plan out your meals using the ingredients you already have or even create a shopping list to include the ones you don’t have.

Accuweather.com Quick

Moms on the move often need to know what the temperature will be like so they can plan their schedule appropriately. You will now be able to access that information rapidly with the Accuweather.com Quick application. Plan your days according to the weather and share local alerts easily through social networks or by email.

ColorNote

All good moms know that the key to success is to stay organized! With ColorNote you will be able to classify your lists by colors and therefore easily find and carry out your tasks. Your family and friends will be so impressed!


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