Here are our picks for the best baby apps for new dads looking for handy resources and guidance.
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Progress summary shows your child’s development.
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A subscription is required to unlock all features.
Set up the app with basic information about your child.
The app displays your baby’s progress by milestones and activities as you log progress and as they grow.
Choose from monthly, annual, or lifetime paid subscriptions.
App costs considerably less than a baby monitor.
Access to live video, audio, and pictures.
Mic sensitivity can falsely indicate a child is awake.
Baby Monitor 3G offers unlimited reach through a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
The app includes an activity mode that lets you know if your child is waking up and moving around.
Unless you have an unlimited data plan, using your data allotment with this app could get costly.
Be mindful of the amount of data you use when you’re not on Wi-Fi.
Best for Managing the Many Photos You’ll Take: Tinybeans
Unlimited photo and video uploads.
Organize photos into albums or use the calendar.
You have full control over photo sharing permissions.
Steep subscription fees for premium access.
Requires premium access to download all photos at once.
Invite others to view your photos and enjoy their reactions.
A premium subscription costs about $8 per month.
