Here’s a neat little gadget that could benefit many moms. The Text Hook is a smartphone holder designed to fit onto the handlebars of any stroller. Invented by two moms who were tired of digging through diaper bags to find their phones, the Text Hook works with iPhones and Blackberrys. It can also strap onto the handle of a grocery cart, exercise machine, or bicycle, making it easy to find your phone on the go. You can purchase this unique accessory for $25.99 at amazon.com.

What do you do when you’re out and about and need first aid information quickly, RediMedic First Aid Videos for iPhone and Blackberry are designed just for such a situation. It’s a way to keep simple, easy-to-follow first aid information as close as your pocket. The RediMedic Videos include such first aid procedures important to everyone, especially moms and dads, as: choking, CPR, seizures, poisons, cuts and scrapes, and much more. Best of all, the app is just $5 to download for iPhone or Blackberry at RediVideos.com. That’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.

For parents who are also iPhone or iPod Touch owners, People Operating Technology is currently offering its newest app for just $1.99. Designed for toddlers, it’s called Animal Fun Time. The game provides interactive musical flash cards of animals and promotes visual, tactile, and recognition skills. Go to http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=321592228&mt=8 to purchase.

Everyone seems to be creating new iPhone apps these days. Here’s one that has a real, necessary purpose: Baby Brain, by Maternia LLC. Created by parents of two babies ages 6 months and 22 months, Baby Brain allows parents to time and record breast or bottle feedings, diaper changes, and sleep habits with just a tap/touch on the iPhone/iPhone touch. It allows you to email reports to spouses, caregivers, or doctors, view daily/weekly/monthly stats, and see your baby’s natural patterns. Recently featured in Forbes magazine, Baby Brain can be purchased at iTunes app store for $4.99.

Many people are purchasing products that help them track their newborn’s feedings, naps, and diaper changes. While to me it sounds like more work (in part because it is one more object to keep track of), I do like the idea of a new product from Mobile Works Software that lets you do all of these things on your iPhone or iTouch. If you are already glued to your phone, why not put it to use? It seems worth a try to me, especially since it’s now on sale for $6.99. You can purchase it at the iTunes store, and read more at mobileworkssoftware.com. Unfortunately, if you’re a Blackberry user like me, you are out of luck!