The Top 10 Smartphone Apps for Mothers

Moms are some of the busiest people in the world, so they need quality smart phone apps more than anyone. In honor of Mother's Day, here's a look at some of the best smart phone apps designed specifically for moms.

1. Total Baby - $4.99 - This ingenious app allows mothers to track all aspects of their kids' care, from morning routines to regularly scheduled doctor's appointments. It even keeps track of a child's growth, so you don't need to mark up the wall anymore.

2. Baby Connect - $4.99 - Baby Connect is similar to Total Baby, but it has added charts and a social element. It's a good choice for women with friends who are also mothers, and it's very well designed.

3. NursingTracker - $7.99 - Though this app is a bit pricey, it's a great way to keep track of nursing times. It even has a built in stop watch.

4. Sleep Cycle - $0.99 - This awesome alarm clock works by detecting your movements using your phone's motion sensors. It's designed to wake up users during their highest levels of sleep for a better overall night's sleep--something all mothers need.

5. BabyBump Pregnancy Pro - $3.99 - New mothers will appreciate the features of this pregnancy tracker, which include a due date countdown and even a contraction calculator. It's a great value for the money.

6. Mom Maps - Free - This popular app helps moms find great, kid-friendly places around them. It's great for moms who want to bring their children out into their communities and especially handy for traveling mothers.

7. BabyCam - $0.99 - BabyCam's a brilliantly simple app that plays a few child-pleasing sounds while it takes pictures, ensuring a good smile on the kids' faces every time. Every mom wants good pictures of her kids, and this app makes it easy.

8. Calorie Count - Free - This free app from About.com helps moms count their calories and watch their nutritional intake. It's great for anyone who wants to stay healthy, and especially great for mothers, who often don't have the time to choose their diets carefully.

9. White Noise - $1.99 - White Noise is simple and delivers exactly what it promises: white noise to help mothers and their kids sleep better. It has built in alarms, volume controls, and even some nice pictures.

10. My First 1,000 Words - $2.99 - Babies can learn quickly with flashcards, and a smartphone can be a valuable tool in teaching a vocabulary. These flash cards are simple, easy to use, and great for mothers with young children.

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