Handy apps to help new, expecting parents

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Being a new parent can be tricky business, but in this day and age, there are plenty of apps to help clear the confusion and lend a helping hand - or cellphone.

One major concern for new parents is feeding the baby on time. The app Feed Baby helps track and monitor your baby's breast feeds, diaper changes, naps and more.

For expecting parents, the app I'm Expecting helps keep track of what's happening to mom and baby each step of the way with weekly videos.

For first-time moms with tons of questions, the mommy social network SmartMom can help. It includes more than 70,000 members, so you can get answers fast from other moms who have been there, too.

When contractions finally start, a pen and paper can be your friend -- or your worst enemy. Labor Mate helps time contractions and lets you know when it's time to deliver.

Thinking outside the phone, techy and dad Andrew Felix says gadgets like the versatile iZon camera helps monitor your baby.

So don't let parenting bring you to tears. Let technology lend a hand.