A must-see for parents! App tips to make daily childcare even more enjoyable
Introducing recommended apps for parents who want to change the “now” of child-rearing! As smartphones become more widespread, apps that shine in the field of childcare are drawing attention.
Tools that make parents’ daily lives more convenient, more enjoyable, and more useful are appearing one after another.
Here, we’ve gathered various apps—from those that record your child’s growth to ones you can use to learn, sing, and play together.
Please use this guide to the features and how to use these convenient childcare apps—born from parents’ voices—as a reference.
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A must-see for parents! App tips to make daily childcare even more enjoyable (1–10)
Ask the Doctor
“Teach Me! Doctor” is a free app that lets you easily access information about children’s sudden illnesses and injuries, vaccinations, and childcare.
Enter symptoms such as cough or fever to get clear guidance on whether to seek emergency care and what to expect at a visit.
It also offers comprehensive home-care methods and parenting columns, and by entering your child’s date of birth you can track their vaccination schedule.
You can search for medical facilities and daycare centers, and it includes disaster-preparedness information for children; you can also share the app within your family for added peace of mind.
Developed primarily by the Saku Medical Association in Nagano Prefecture, it’s a dependable support app that’s broadly useful for pediatric healthcare professionals, parents raising children, and expectant mothers.
Piyo Log: Baby Care Record
Here’s an idea for a childcare tracking app called “Piyo Log,” which lets you share records with your family in real time.
It’s recommended for dual-income households and anyone who wants to raise children while sharing information with family members.
The entered information can be checked in real time even when you’re out, making it easier to co-parent with your partner.
It also includes helpful features for childcare, such as a nursing timer, daily life logs, and voice input for when your hands are full.
Plus, you can export your records as a PDF, so you can have them printed as a book or keep them as digital data, which is a nice bonus.
Baby care log - PiyoLogCategory: Medical, Free, iOS Universal, Rating: 4.78897
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Allowance Sugoroku
Okodukai Sugoroku is a free game within the social-experience app Gocco Town that lets players learn how money works while having fun.
Up to three people can play.
Using a preloaded Family Wallet, players advance on a board-game style path by completing shopping and errand missions.
Rankings at the goal are determined by remaining balance and points, adding strategic depth and helping build financial awareness.
It also includes features that teach cashless payment systems, making it ideal for financial education through play.
As a game-like teaching tool, it’s gaining attention for helping kids think about the importance of money and how to use it.
Kids’ Educational Game | Gokko Land: Shopkeeper Experience App for ChildrenCategory: Education Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.41268
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A must-see for parents! App tips to make daily childcare more enjoyable (11–20)
Let’s go!
A strong ally when you want to go out! Introducing ideas from “Iko-yo.” Many people find it hard to search for places or decide on destinations when planning family outings with children.
By using the “Iko-yo” app, you can find nearby outing spots based on your current location.
Of course, it’s also convenient when you want to travel farther—you can view information on spots in those areas too.
Plus, it has a review feature, so make use of other families’ feedback as a reference.
Iko-yo – outings with kids, play spots, sightseeing, events, and a parenting appCategory: Navigation Free Rating: 4.45626
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Everyday Tama and Hiyo
We’d like to introduce the ideas behind “Mainichi no Tamahiyo,” an app that supports you from the day you find out you’re pregnant through everyday childcare.
It’s designed for everyone—from first-time expectant parents to those with previous childbirth experience.
Key features include an at-a-glance view of pregnancy days and weeks, as well as the baby’s days since birth and age in months.
You’ll also receive daily expert advice and helpful tips tailored to your baby’s developmental stage.
Plus, there’s a community feature that lets you connect with other parents who have babies of the same age.
The app’s Care Record makes it easy to log feedings, diaper changes, and sleep times and frequencies, helping you grasp your baby’s daily rhythm—something that should be easy to adopt in any household.
Mainichi no Tamahiyo — an app that’s useful every day during pregnancy, childbirth, and child‑rearingCategory: Medical Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.54582
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Kosodate Town
Get information tailored to your local municipality! Introducing the “Kosodate Town” app.
Information related to parenting varies by municipality.
If you want to know about services and information from the municipality where you currently live, the “Kosodate Town” app is recommended.
In the app, in addition to government service information, facility maps, and event information, you’ll also appreciate features like a vaccination notebook, a simple maternal and child health handbook, and notifications about available slots for temporary childcare.
Be sure to give it a try.
Childcare Notebook
Here’s an idea for a “Baby Care Journal” app that lets you record your baby’s daily life and behavior.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or already experienced, keeping track of your baby’s routine makes it easier to grasp feeding times and diaper patterns.
You can also log sleep duration and body measurements, making it a convenient app for documenting your baby’s growth.
It can sync across multiple devices, which makes it great for sharing with parents and family members.
Be sure to try it as an app to help you keep an eye on your baby’s day-to-day development!
Parenting Notebook - ChildcareCategory: Medical Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.39361
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