Father's Day is a day to honor Dads everywhere. Being a father is a special role. When you are Dad, you are a role model to your kid. You are the provider to your family.
Being a Dad entails so many responsibilities. It may not be an easy path but a truly rewarding one for sure. So how are you going to prepare yourself once you become a father?
Being a first-time Dad can be difficult. You don't know what to do. You don't know what to expect. Now that we are surrounded by technology, perhaps these iOS and Android apps would help soon-to-be Dads prepare themselves for fatherhood.
BabyCenter
If you are trying to conceive, or if you are pregnant, or simply adjusting to parenthood, BabyCenter is the app for you. It's another popular app for it provides detailed weekly updates. Moreover, the app will provide you with parenting advice throughout the baby's first year.
A contraction counter also comes with the app. In addition, if offers a related app all about baby names. It keeps Dad a regular contributor to the list. You can download it from App Store and Google Play Store.
Daddy Up
If you are looking for a one-stop shop for a Dad-to-be, Daddy Up is the perfect app for you. Weekly pregnancy progress is featured in the app. There are also "rugged" baby-size comparisons. Another useful feature is a customizable daddy checklist and journal log to help you organize Daddy's stuff. In addition, there are tools to help you stay on top of contractions and baby announcements. This will surely impress Mom! Bonus: It's free on App Store and Google Play Store.
Tasty
When Mom is pregnant, Dad usually takes in charge of the kitchen. With cooking tips and more than 4,000 recipes from Tasty, Dads-to-be can take over in the kitchen. The recipes are useful even for guys who don't cook as they are easy enough to follow.
However, the recipes are interesting enough to inspire Dads. Recipes can be even saved to a mobile cookbook. You can search by ingredient, cuisine, and occasion as well. It comes free from App Store and Google Play.
Who's Your Daddy?
Who's Your Daddy? app will try to provide answers to all the important questions regarding pregnancy. Soon-to-be Dads will get helpful tips, updates, and timelines. And here's the bonus - you're going to enjoy as it comes with a refreshing dose of humor.
Who's Your Daddy? also comes with simple language and customizable features. You can get it from App Store and Google Play Store for $2.99.
Wonder Weeks
Based on the best-selling book, Wonder Weeks App has also roots from more than three decades of international scientific research. The app, according to Conceive Abilities website, "keep you informed about the (mental) leaps and bounds of your baby."
The app will explain why the baby is all sunshine and rainbows one day but next time, he or she is completely inconsolable. Wonder Weeks is available at App Store and Google Play Store for $1.99.
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