Getting older brings happiness and joy, but can be exhausting at times, especially on the bank balance, not to mention the energy level.
From the moment your little one is born, it will be packed with needs including food, play, entertainment and more.
But there are some apps that make parenting this way small something simpler, and can help you save time and money and find a whole new community.
From free food to finding your tribe, we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up the best parenting apps…
peanut
Need a little extra connection? Still need to find your mama clan? Or maybe just need some newborn advice? Then enter the wonderful world of Peanuts.
Created by Michelle Kennedy, who decided after her first child in 2017 that she wanted to create a safe space for new moms and parents-to-be, she aims to bridge the gap for all moms.
Peanut is primarily a social site, but it also has many forums to ask questions and find information, as well as lots of blogs and articles, which is comforting to read in between those late-night feeds.
https://www.peanut-app.io/
oil app
With the cost of living rising all over the UK, it’s no wonder we’re feeling the pinch.
To help with family meals, food sharing app Olio helps you find local free food in supermarkets and eateries shared by Squad Heros.
All foods are perfectly edible, but may not be necessary or past their sell-by date.
To join, all you need to do is sign up and add your location and you’ll be able to see free food all over your area.
From bread to produce to sweet treats, sharing food is not only good for the planet, but also helps build sustainable communities and reduce waste. Win win.
too good to go
Alternatively, there is the Too Good To Go app. If you have a selection of favorite restaurants, cafes, shops or supermarkets that you love to visit, this app is a delightful solution for you and your kids.
You can pick up heavily discounted food at the end of the day, often at an 80% discount, in a ‘magic bag’ that usually contains a selection of food for a fraction of the price.
https://togoodtogo.co.uk/en-gb
The Nourish App
When the baby comes, we often hear suggestions such as ‘sleep when the baby is asleep’ and ‘make time for self-care’. This can be especially difficult after long nights of feeding and sleep disruption, but help is at your fingertips with The Nourish App.
How can you grab 40 winks when you have to get through a mountain of laundry or when you have to pump when your baby isn’t feeding? Oh, and you have to eat too.
Designed as a mental wellness toolkit in your pocket, the bite-sized chunks of yoga, meditations, audio, videos, lectures, psychological insights and much more can help when you can’t spend a lot of time on longer classes. Blessed, if only for a few minutes.
https://www.thenourishapp.com/
KidSie
Imagine a place where you can recycle, shop, sell or donate all your kids clothes locally? Well, now you can thanks to the new KiDSiE app.
Its mission is to keep clothes out of landfills, reducing costs, waste, shipping and time. Finding children’s clothing locally makes it more than easy for parents to meet the ever-growing needs of their children and is also a great resource to find shoes and school uniforms when needed.
https://www.kidsie.shop/
Philips UGrow
With a newborn, it’s hard to remember the finer details of life. When life becomes a blur of washing, feeding, buying diapers and more diapers, you may want something that can help you keep track of all your baby’s milestones.
Philips UGrow does just that, tracking everything they’re supposed to do and when.
They work to WHO standards and you can even get expert advice based on their age – that’s one less worry.
https://www.philips.co.uk/cm-mo/ugrow-baby-development-tracker
bubble
Need a night out? Had a work meeting suddenly come in? Then quickly and unexpectedly finding childcare can be a challenge.
Bubble aims to overcome this with many local babysitters at your fingertips that you can easily book through their handy app.
Whether you need evening nanny, day care or an after school nanny, they can help. Sitters are verified and rated so you can view their profiles and make a decision before you try.
My VIP Rewards
The seemingly endless summer vacations can take a long time, but VIP Rewards can save you money on outings, as well as in shops and supermarkets for your kids.
Not only that, they can also help save on broadband, mobile and technology and even online shopping and food delivery. You simply sign up and reap the benefits.
I’m Reddy
Single parent? Ready to dip your toe into the world of dating? Or maybe you want to start a family? Then the new parent dating app might be the best kept secret you need.
Founder Stacy Thompson got the idea after becoming a solo IVF mom who wanted to help find others to connect with on a family level.
“Talking about wanting kids can be uncomfortable and at REDDI we want to change that — giving everyone the opportunity to create great relationships and future families,” Stacy says.
https://www.iamreddi.com/
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