As a new parent, here are 12 ways my Apple Watch helps me through the day

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority As a new parent, I’ve discovered that my Apple Watch is low-key the most helpful thing I own (besides an espresso machine). It’s like having a tiny, wearable command center strapped to my wrist, keeping me organized, connected, and just barely ahead of the chaos. Below are the most frequent ways I use my smartwatch to manage my new roommate. 1. Noise App Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Starting strong with the Noise app, the Apple Watch is surprisingly clutch when trying to set up a safe sleep environment. As tempting as it might be to drown all household sounds so the baby can sleep, there are limits to how loud a sound machine should be. I use the Noise App to set mine to a baby-safe volume (below 50 decibels while sleeping) to protect those impossibly tiny eardrums. On the flip side, it’s always demoralizing when you receive a noise alert because a newborn is crying in your face. 2. Alarms & Sleep Tracking In a shared bedroom with an occupi ... Read full article.