Top 10 Apps for iPhone Mom (aka “The New Soccer Mom”)

If you want to bedazzle your iPhone with the letters BFF like I do then this post is for you! If you don’t consider your iphone your BFF, perhaps after reading this post, you will. For those mommies on the go, the iPhone can be a lifesaver.

Annie and my best friend (Alison, aka “Shea”) both got their iPhones way before me. They were constantly saying how I needed one and how fabulous they were. I’ll admit, I did a little eye-rolling. How great could a phone be? Well, pretty great is the short answer. And I’m sure we will all look back in 30 years and laugh about what we couldn’t do “then” on the our phones. But for now, here is a top ten list of fabulous-o apps that I have found for those iPhone Moms out there.  If you have a favorite, please leave a comment about it!  Everyone is always looking for something to make their lives a little easier.

1.  I.T. (Illness Tracker) – Track each of your family’s illnesses throughout the year. This is especially helpful during the flu season. Sometimes you forget how long little Timmy had that runny nose. Or when Susie’s cough started. Using Illness Tracker you can easily tell your doctor their symptoms, how long they have occurred, etc.

2. Grocery Gadget – Save time and money by preparing and managing reusable lists that are always at your our fingertips. Easily arrange list items in the same order you keep them at home, so you can quickly zip through your pantry, refrigerator, bathroom, laundry room, etc. and easily mark items for purchase.

3. Thank You Gift List –  Everyone knows how I feel about sending thank you cards!!! It is a must.   This app is especially helpful for the Christmas season, as well as those who have just had babies.  “Thank You Gift List isn’t a gift tracking app but one that tracks your thank you notes instead. When my kids receive gifts I usually write them all down on a piece of paper, then hope that I’ll remember where I put the paper when it’s time to ask (forcefully remind) them to write their thank you notes. This app lets you keep track of your thank you list on your iPhone.” – iPhone Mom

4. P Tracker – Discreet period tracker. Very easy to use. You no longer have to wonder when exactly to plan that Hawaii vacay.

5. Baby Brain: Your Baby Log – Trying to keep track of feedings, diaper changes, nap schedule with little to no sleep is difficult to say the least. Baby Brain makes it easy to remember it all and get your baby (or babies!) on a schedule!

6. Wheels On The Bus – When you are sitting at the doctor’s office and you need something to keep little Timmy busy this is it!  Wheels on the Bus is a fun, interactive musical book, based on the popular children’s song. Sing and read with your child, listen to the song in five languages, learn to recognize different instruments, and record your child’s singing.

7. Lose it! – For those of us that are still trying to lose that extra five to ten pounds.   Lose It! from developer FitNow, takes the hard work out of calorie counting and enables you to easily track your energy consumption and expenditure wherever you go. Lose It! allows you to create a custom profile, with daily calorie requirements calculated on your weight, height, gender and age. Your requirements can be adjusted depending on your weight loss goals.

8. Pocket Money Lite – PocketMoney was designed to do one thing and do it very well – track your finances quickly with the smallest amount of work. PocketMoney will help you keep your checking, savings, credit card and petty cash accounts in line.

9. NY Times – Keep up on all the headlines and top stories while waiting for the school bell to ring.

10. McPea ABC – Junior McPea may be small, but he sure knows his ABCs! Let Junior McPea guide your child through 78 whimsical and interactive ABC flashcards…while you prepare dinner!