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Babble NZ Neonatal Family app

This app is intended for use by parents with a baby admitted to or going to be admitted to a neonatal unit, NICU or special care unit.

Babble NZ Neonatal Family App	By MidCentral DHB
	Features Education and Information Community Journalling Export data Get the app: (external link) (external link)
Country of origin	New Zealand
Clinical review	Read a clinical review of this app.
Security and privacy	Does the app: collect medical information? No require a login? No have password protection? No have a privacy policy? Yes require internet access? No, although you would need internet to share journal digitally Read more safety tips around health apps.
Cost	Free

What does the app do?

This app provides users with information about what to expect if their baby is admitted to a neonatal unit, NICU or special care unit. It contains information on routine checks and tests, feeding, equipment, common diseases and medication. It also has information about what you can expect when your baby is born prematurely (before the due date), advice for dads and what is needed when your baby goes home. You can also read stories of other parent’s experience and journey with their baby in the neonatal unit.

For the complete app description, go to Google Play(external link) or the App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see Reviews.

PROS	CONS
✔ User is able to create individualised, personalised profiles. ✔ Provides easy access to saved personal articles and journal entries. ✔ App has a great look – easy on the eye, with a soft colour scheme and real-life pictures. ✔ Provides very useful, clearly written information on a variety of topics related to the care of a baby – great starting point for families to learn about many vital topics regarding the care of their newborn. ✔ Allows a user to develop connections with others with app community features and Babble news. ✔ Written by medical staff currently working in NZ neonatal units. ✔ Creates a sense of empowerment and feeling of support for parents and family.	✘ Some of the medical terms and jargon may be difficult to understand.

PROS

CONS

✔ User is able to create individualised, personalised profiles.

✔ Provides easy access to saved personal articles and journal entries.

✔ App has a great look – easy on the eye, with a soft colour scheme and real-life pictures.

✔ Provides very useful, clearly written information on a variety of topics related to the care of a baby – great starting point for families to learn about many vital topics regarding the care of their newborn.

✔ Allows a user to develop connections with others with app community features and Babble news.

✔ Written by medical staff currently working in NZ neonatal units.

✔ Creates a sense of empowerment and feeling of support for parents and family.

✘ Some of the medical terms and jargon may be difficult to understand.

Review details

February 2021, Version 2.5.1, Apple
February 2020, Version 2.2.1, Apple
June 2016, Version 1.2.14, Android

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Babble NZ Neonatal Family app

What does the app do?

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