Our baby’s life is a gift—a gift that can’t be measured. Words can’t define the pleasure we felt inside while carrying that little bundle of joy. Nine months we carried our little angles in our womb and then they were here. That moment was full of expectation, hope and happiness. Not too long after the new baby makes their first appearance reality sets in for new parents and many ask “Now what do I do?” Parenting is not easy, or for the weak of heart, but it is absolutely worth it.

Modern technology has been evolving and many applications focused on the safety, entertainment and well-being of our children have been introduced into the marketplace. As parents we will do anything for the well-being of our babies to ensure they enjoy every stage of their life. But what if you are busy with your job and businesses? How can you enhance your abilities to keep your tots in good condition and safeguarded? Sometimes, we can feel like we are super-parents, but the reality is our super powers have limitations.

Babies can get into all sorts of trouble – they wander away, get into cabinets, figure out how to open doors, and the list goes on. It only takes these little people seconds to get into a world of trouble. Additionally, even small things like an infant stuffy nose can play havoc with our schedules and throw our day for a loop. Even the most experienced parents are not able to monitor their kiddos all of the time. Fortunately for new-parents, advances in technology make it much easier to monitor our toddlers even if we are not around. The protection, welfare and satisfaction of our babies is of the utmost significant because they are precious to us.

Listed below are 8 Awesome & Cool Baby Apps that will absolutely support you and your baby’s journey in growing.

Stork Drop—Baby Names

The baby journey starts with choosing a great name for your little angel. Sometimes this can be a challenge (we have 13 kiddos so names get scarce sometimes), not because you can’t think of a name but because you have many choices in your mind. Now, the Stork will be the one to pick a name for you – they have 7,000 plus names in their database that you may ponder and chew on. The app gives you the ability to save names you like. The name that you’ve selected will show its origin, meaning and popularity. For all of our kids we get little placards made up that show the meaning and origin of their name. It is fun to talk about as they get older.

Baby Sleep: Lullabies and Teddys

Our little ones deserve to experience a smooth and comfortable rest. As parents it is really easy to get tired of singing lullabies to the kiddos. This app is your savior because it lets you play 21 wonderful lullabies which will soothe the ears of your babies. It also comes in handy if you are out of your house and you are self-conscious about singing lullabies in public. This app is the answer to your shyness. You can put the songs on queue to play for three to thirty minutes and you can create your own playlist. The list of lullabies covers Au Claire de la lune, Edelweiss, Hickory Dickery Dock, and Rock a Bye Baby. The app accompanies the songs with attractive images of animals. I’m pretty sure that you’ll admire this application; it’s simple yet awesome.

Baby Shusher

Having a hard time sleeping because your baby keeps crying aloud at night? According to the developer of this app, because of its rhythmic shush sound it can harmlessly stop your baby from crying and calm them because it reminds the baby of being in the womb of their mother. The shush sound will automatically adapt based on the volume of your baby’s cry; when the cry is loud the app will also play louder and when the cry subsides the volume of the app lowers. The application has built-in sound sensor which lets you play it for 15 or 30 minutes. An added bonus of the Baby Shusher is that you may also record your own version of the shush.

Baby Pack & Go

Are you always forgetting something for your baby when you leave your house especially when you’re rushing? No more trouble for the new parent because this app assures that you pack the items needed for your baby before travelling. It has a packing line-up and travel lists for your tots so you won’t forget all of the items you need to take along. You may also customize and personalize the app by adding images, colors and even sounds. It contains a Task Reminder Alert, which is sent so you can bring all the items you identified as needing. It makes it easier to prepare for your travel because you can instantly use this app when you’re busy and thinking of other things. Less hassle, less stress and you’ll have peace of mind all throughout the day because finally you didn’t forget anything for your infant.

Baby Connect

This application tracks everything about your baby. Baby Connect is an application to log the daily activities of your tot. It documents and graphs the feedings of your baby by tracking the pump schedule (if you are pumping), solid foods, diapers, medicines, sleep patterns, mood and even the temperature of your little one. With the data captured, you can check to see if there’s progress from the previous data capture. You can also track measurements such as the weight, height and head size of your toddlers. The nice thing about this app is that data can be automatically delivered to your family members or nanny. This type of an app is especially nice when you have a baby stuffy nose or cold. As an added bonus you can even communicate with caregivers in real time. This app is accessible on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, and as an application on the web. The app is completely secure. It uses password protection for all aspects of data capture and reporting.

Parenting Ages And Stages

This app will be a favorite with the new parent. You are able to receive information concerning the development of your toddler and the app provides parenting ideas and tips, which can help you figure things out as you start into the parenthood journey. The app contains 5 stages: pregnancy, first year, second year, the early years, and the school years. It provides useful information to help guide you as you train and discipline your baby as they grow. Similar to other apps we reviewed in this article; this app helps you compile information about your baby’s progress. It also provides advice and instruction that a new parent will absolutely need.

Angel Sense

Angel Sense is a one-of-a-kind, easy to wear tracker that is created with oodles of features for toddlers and children in general. It is a friendly wearable GPS device that can be magnetically attached to the clothing of your babies. The app provides an update and shows your child’s location every 30 seconds and stores that information in logs. Not only can you see where your child has been / is going, but you can also hear what is going on around them. Every 10 seconds, a live update is automatically sent to your app. When your baby is off crawling around the house and you’re unaware that they have disappeared (it only takes a second for those pesky little buggers to slip away), this app will show you where they are. The best feature is that you can set up your own designated safety zone that your babies are allowed to traverse and will get a warning if he/she strays outside of that zone. The app has far-reaching cellular coverage so it is not limited by the availability of a local wireless network.

My Kid’s Health

Our baby’s health is one of our primary concerns as parents. When our infant is sick, we become a frazzled parent and it impacts our effectiveness at home and in the workplace. My Kid’s Health seeks to lessen that stress by providing us with a high-tech solution to making sure our kids are in optimum health. The basic information provided by this app incorporates date of birth, growth records, appointments they have had with their doctor and dentist, allergies and illnesses, and height and weight. All of this information is synced with the app and kept in a single place so you can access it quickly in an emergency. The nice thing about having all of this information in one place is also that you are able to see the health of your child evolve over time by reviewing check-ups, medical procedures and medicines they have taken over time.

We hope you found a couple of these apps useful. Technology has opened new doors in many areas of our lives, and we think it is great that this tech can be used to make the job of parenting easier.

What are your favorite baby apps? Please share with us. We would love to know.

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Everything is subject to option, but as a mother who has tried numerous baby nasal aspirators on the market and has dealt with a child who suffered rhinitis as a baby, nothing compares to the hospital grade nasal aspirator. Why do I feel they are the best choice for babies? Because they get the job done!  Let’s go over some of the pro’s as to why this nasal aspirator for babies is the best choice.

Hospital Grade Nasal Aspirators are known for their suction power.  This is probably one of the biggest pro’s to using this nasal aspirator on your baby. Hospitals initially used these bulb syringes during surgeries when they would drain fluids from a patient which explains why the suction on these nasal aspirators are superior to other nasal aspirator products on the market. As you know, when you are dealing with a sick infant, the mucus can be runny or start to “thicken”. The thicker the mucus gets, the harder it is to get out and most of the products on the market simply cannot do the job of removing the mucus. The good news is the hospital grade nasal aspirator can get the job done!

Hospital Grade Nasal Aspirators are easy to use. The hospital grade nasal aspirator is not complicated to use at all. As a matter of fact, it’s very simple. You basically hold the tip up to your baby’s nose and then compress the hospital grade nasal aspirator with your thumb on the “bottom” of the bulb. Never squeeze a nasal aspirator from the sides, you will be the best suction from compressing at the bottom. Once you release your thumb, the mucus is easily extracted.

Hospital Grade Nasal Aspirators are available in different sizes. This is a plus because all babies vary in size. Some babies are very petite and some are larger. So knowing that there is an hospital grade nasal aspirator that accommodates the needs of your child is reassuring.

Hospital Grade Nasal Aspirators are easy to clean.  Until recently, there was no way to clean and disinfect the hospital nasal aspirator which was very inconvenient. I continued to buy them anyway and would frequently replace my old bulb because nothing else worked as well as these. Now the hospital grade nasal aspirator is cleanable and can be reused again and again! If you want the hospital nasal aspirator that you can clean, you can purchase one at www.babynasalaspirator.com. It’s called the BoogieBulb® and works great!

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Here, we compare the two and include some of the things parents say about them.

The BoogieBulb

The BoogieBulb® is a patented hospital grade baby nasal aspirator syringe with a smart design that allows it to come apart at the middle, making it easier for the users to clean it completely and reuse it!

Highlights

• Hospital Grade Nose Suction Every Time
• Twists apart in the middle to clean after each use
•  Soft Rubber and Narrow Tip make it easier to suction
• BPA Free, Phthalate, Latex Free

What Parents Are Saying

“Wish it was more affordable but despite the price this is my 2nd time buying this.” The BoogieBulb® Cleanable costs $14.95 for the 1 oz. size (recommended for Preemie Babies and Smaller Newborns) and $17.95 for the 2 oz. size (most popular and recommended size for most newborn infants).

“It works well when used correctly, meaning squeeze from the bottom and not the sides.”

The BoogieBulb® is designed to operated by placing the nasal aspirator into your hand with your thumb on the very bottom and your index finger on one side of the long tube with your middle finger on the opposite side.

Next, with your thumb, press the bottom of the nasal aspirator all the way in and hold it there. This must be done before placing it in the baby’s nose.

“It did take some work to get used to it at first, but it’s a quick learning curve and once we figured it out, it was much easier and faster!” The BoogieBulb_® nasal aspirator is easy to use. If you’ve never used a nasal aspirator on your baby before, don’t worry follow our steps with illustration here to get the best results from the BoogieBulb_® product.

“I especially love that it comes apart for easy cleaning! MUCH better than the one piece bulbs the hospitals give out!” To clean your Cleanable nasal aspirator, pull apart at the center rim.

Boil a pot of water and drop the two half pieces into the pot. With the Cleaning Solution, place it in the pot of boiling water until it dissolves.

Boil for 10 minutes. Remove the nasal aspirator pieces from the pot and rinse off with cool water. Lay pieces flat to air dry and when dry reassemble for later use.

The BoogieBulb® Cleanable is the world’s first true cleanable and reusable baby nasal on the market.

The NoseFrida

The Nosefrida “The Snotsucker” Nasal Aspirator is a safe and effective way of cleaning your baby’s nostrils. The non-invasive design forms a seal outside the nostril instead of going inside. Then by the power of your own mouth, you can create the suction necessary for aspiration.

Highlights

• Non-invasive design forms a seal outside the baby’s nostril
• Parent-powered mouth suction is strong and effective
• Pieces come apart for easy cleaning
• BPA, Latex Free and Phthalate Free

What Parents Are Saying

“While the the gross stuff never reaches the mouth, the whole idea of it can make some parents stomachs turn.” Instead of going inside the nose like the bulb, it forms a seal with the outside of the baby’s nostril, creating a vacuum. Then red mouthpiece is used to SUCK out the snot.

“I always get sick after I use it because it’s the same as inhaling my baby’s sick germs.” Clinical studies have proven that the hygiene filter prevents mucus and bacterial transfer from child to user.

“I have lost some, dropped them on the floor repeatedly, and ended up throwing some away because of it.” With the NoseFrida you have to change the filter often, the new filters normally cost $3.99 for a 20 pack.

People say they are pretty easy to go through rather quickly because they need to be changed after each use. ” The NoseFrida retails at $14.99 and includes 4 filters – 1 pre-loaded and 3 extras.

“I’m having a hard time getting some of the sticky boogies out of the nosefrida. I have tried soaking it in hot soapy water but some still remain.” To clean, the Nosefrida should be detached from the tubing and washed with warm water and soap and allowed to dry. Dishwasher safe. Hygiene filters should be changed after each use.

“It’s kind of gross, but it’s really effective.” Parent-powered (mouth) suction is strong and effective in removing the snot.

How It Adds Up

The NoseFrida and the BoogieBulb® are both known to work well in relieving stuffy noses for your little ones. It really comes down to your comfort level (gag reflex) and your willingness to purchase additional products for usage.

Read more reviews from parents on the BoogieBulb® and see what they have to say about our products and why they love them.

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Dads come in all roles, work-from-home Dads, stay-at-home Dads, single Dads, or Dads who just want to be more involved with their babies’ health and everyday care. So why not make things easier for them?

Plus, it can be more frustrating for a new Dad who is learning how to take care of a newborn baby in the house. So Dads are telling other Dads about the BoogieBulb® and are saying that the BoogieBulb® is more effective and easier to use than the bulb the hospital provides.

One Dad’s Review

Here’s one Dad’s review of the BoogieBulb® Nasal Aspirator:

Sucking out boogers from Bethany’s nose is not my favorite thing to do, she cries all the time and it’s very frustrating.

I would always use the little blue nasal aspirator that the hospital give us when she was born, but I didn’t think it worked so I went online and I found babynasalaspirator.com and I checked out their info and it kind-of made sense that not all of them are the same, so I thought why not, let’s buy it. I got it a few days later and I got to tell you, it is really easy to use and it just clears her right up without any fuss.

You can also see it here.

And another thing, unlike the hospital bulb, BoogieBulb® also comes in the first true Cleanable and reusable baby nasal aspirator.

Nothing freaks out a new Dad than a hard to clean booger bulb, this just makes Dad’s job even easier.

Dads like easy!

Beware of Knock Offs

There are many knock off aspirators that claim that they can be cleaned but not in the simplistic way as the BoogieBulb®. These imitator aspirators only come apart at the top or come with a cheap brush that only allows you to clean the tip.

The BoogieBulb® Cleanable comes apart at the center of the bulb allowing you to completely clean the entire area of the bulb, eliminating the risk of mold buildup.

What about those other nasal aspirators out there? Well, there’s the NoseFrida, but who wants to suck out boogies with their mouth. No parent, Dad or Mom wants to suck their baby’s snot out of a tube…gross! Sorry Nosefrida!

So like Greg Lake and baby Bethany (if she could talk) says, “why not, let’s buy it.” And see what all the good fuss is about. Give it a try and you’ll see what all the other parents are saying about the BoogieBulb®, Dads included!

This post was dedicated to all the Dads, you are an important part of your children’s life…Happy Father’s Day!

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