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Must Have Apps for the Family
Digital issues of Parents is now available
, and it's packed with everything you love about the magazine, and more. The exclusive playroom tool allows you to preview the best new books,
toys, games and more. There are creative recipes for fun family meals, how-to videos on kid-friendly crafts and plenty of answers, advice and ideas on keeping your little ones happy and healthy.
$.99 per monthly subscription; $9.99 per annual subscription
Baby Basics
Digital issues of Parents is now available
, and it's packed with everything you love about the magazine, and more. The exclusive playroom tool allows you to preview the best new books,
toys, games and more. There are creative recipes for fun family meals, how-to videos on kid-friendly crafts and plenty of answers, advice and ideas on keeping your little ones happy and healthy.
$.99 per monthly subscription; $9.99 per annual subscription
Total Baby, a staff favorite by Apple and it's easy to see why: The app has everything a new mom needs to log and time all aspects of her newborn's care. This tool makes tracking your baby's progress fun and easy, from diaper changing and feedings to napping and bath times.
$4.99
Not sure what to do with your little ones today? Whether it's a sunny day or a wintry mess outside,
Mom Maps can find kid-friendly spots in cities such as San Francisco, Philadelphia, New York City, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Portland, and more (new cities are added daily). There's a wide variety of parks, playgrounds, museums and indoor play areas to choose from, and the best part is that they've all been reviewed by parents. You'll never hear "I'm bored" again!
Free
When you’re tired of cooking dinner, head out to eat, and check in with
Kids Eat For, which will help you find a local restaurant where kids can eat for free or at a
discount. The app can pinpoint your current location to give you the closest locales (perfect for family road trips), as well as reviews of each
establishment. 99 cents
Health Help
It can be difficult to keep track of your family's health records -- especially when you have more than one child -- and you don't want to risk losing important medical documents. Let
My Health Records do the work and store it all for you. Simply log everyone's medical records and let it remind you of appointments, maintain immunization records, record allergic reactions and let you know when a prescription is due for a refill.
$6.99
Getting Fit
Looking to shed some baby weight?
Lose It! makes it easy to set goals and maintain them. After setting up your daily calorie budget, you can log in your meals, store recipes, track nutrients and record your daily workouts. It allows you to share your progress on your Facebook and Twitter pages (hey, everyone deserves to brag a little). The average Lose It! user has lost more than 12 pounds and more than 85 percent of its active users have lost weight.
Free
Busy moms don't have a ton of time to work out,
Fitness magazine recently launched
"Fitness Express Workouts." There are a variety of 15-minute workout routines targeting all areas, from abs and arms to butt and thighs, plus tips for a total body workout. There are also instructional videos and photos to help you with the routines, and you can log in your workout sessions to keep track of your progress.
$1.99
Food Finds
Save money and time -- with
Grocery iQ. You can create shopping lists and check off items as you move through the store, scan the bar code of an item in your cupboard and have it automatically added to the list. Don't forget to use the app to search for
coupons and print them before leaving the house.
Free
Once your shopping is done, turn to
Big Fork Little Fork for recipes, video guides and games that will help your family have fun in the kitchen. This app is designed to help kids learn healthy eating habits, and includes menu plans for both picky and adventurous eaters, games help kids understand the food pyramid and how-to videos to help them learn basic cooking skills. After all, mom can always use some help in the kitchen.
Free
For Your Information
The Daily is the first digital publication with content created just for the iPad. It covers breaking news and sports to pop culture and politics -- all in one place. The app was built by a team of top journalists, making it the only news source you need for your iPad.
Free
Just for Fun
Kill some time while waiting in line or relax after the kids are in bed with
Scrabble for iPad. You can play alone, snuggle up with your hubby or use it over Facebook to compete against up to three other players.
$9.99
Doodle Buddy allows you to explore your inner Picasso through finger painting with various colors. You can connect with a friend to share your artwork, or distract the kids when you're waiting at the doctor's office or sitting at a restaurant.
Free
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