10 Essential Apps That Take the Guess Work Out of Illness

The next time your old standbys—chicken soup, decongestant and ginger ale—don't cut it on a sick day, download one of these.

By Kipp Jarecke-Cheng April 26, 2017

With the ever-increasing complexities of the healthcare system, the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure rings truer today than ever before. Caring for sick kids can be complicated, but a new batch of family-focused and user-friendly apps aims to help parents and caregivers provide appropriate health care with confidence. Flip through our slideshow of some of the most useful apps to help care for little patients.

Baby Check

For many parents, determining whether baby has a straightforward case of the sniffles or something more serious can be a bit of a guessing game. Baby Check helps eliminate some of the guesswork by walking parents through 19 simple checks to test for different symptoms or signs of illness in their baby. When parents complete the comprehensive checklist, a final cumulative score indicates the degree to which baby is sick and helps parents decide whether it’s time to call the doctor—or go to the hospital.

Available for iOS and Android, Free.

What are your favorite apps to help manage your family’s health and wellness? Tell us in the comments below!

— Kipp Jarecke-Cheng