Features designed for exhausted parents
We know you have about 3 minutes and one free hand. LittleSteps is built around that reality.
Your stage, your content
From week 4 of pregnancy through your child's fifth birthday, LittleSteps delivers content matched to exactly where you are. No wading through irrelevant articles about toddlers when you're still in your first trimester.
How it works:
- Set your due date (or your baby's birthday)
- We calculate your current stage
- Content unlocks day by day, week by week
- New cards appear each morning, relevant to today
Learn while your hands are full
Every article in LittleSteps has an audio version. Not robot-reading—natural, conversational audio that makes information easy to absorb.
Perfect for:
- Night feeds (dark room, no screen glare)
- Pumping sessions
- Pram walks
- Cooking dinner one-handed
- Those moments when you just can't face reading
Features:
- Variable playback speed (0.5x to 2x)
- Background play (keep listening while you use other apps)
- Sleep timer (for when you drift off mid-episode)
- Download for offline listening
Bring someone along for the journey
Parenthood isn't a solo sport. LittleSteps lets you invite a support person—your partner, your mum, a close friend—to follow along with their own account.
What support people get:
- Their own notifications (not copies of yours)
- Content tailored to their role: how to help, what to expect
- Insight into your current stage without you having to explain
- "Grandparent refresh" content for those who parented decades ago
You stay in control:
- Invite or remove support people anytime
- Choose what level of access they have
- Your private content stays private
Your data stays yours. Period.
We believe parents—especially expectant mothers—deserve privacy. That's why we built LittleSteps differently from the start.
What makes us different:
- Your due date and birth date are encrypted on your device
- We cannot access your sensitive health information—it's technically impossible
- No selling data to advertisers. No "anonymised" data sharing. No exceptions.
- Content works offline, stored on your device
Why this matters:
In a world where pregnancy apps have been caught sharing intimate details with advertisers and data brokers, we took a different path. Your pregnancy journey is yours alone.
Trusted sources, not trending takes
Every article in LittleSteps is grounded in guidance from leading health authorities.
Our content standards:
- Written at a clear, accessible reading level
- Reviewed by medical professionals
- Sources cited so you can dig deeper
- Updated when guidelines change
- No sponsorships, no hidden agendas
Comprehensive coverage across what matters most
Six content pillars covering every aspect of pregnancy and early parenthood.
Development Tracking
Week-by-week pregnancy updates. Month-by-month baby milestones. Always know what's happening and what's coming next.
Sleep
Safe sleep guidance, age-appropriate schedules, and what's actually normal (hint: more variation than you'd think).
Feeding & Nutrition
Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, starting solids—practical guidance without the judgment.
Health & Safety
From prenatal care to childproofing, vaccinations to when to call the doctor.
Emotional Wellbeing
The mental and emotional side of becoming a parent. For you and your partner.
Practical Skills
The stuff no one teaches you: nappy changes, bathing a newborn, surviving the first night home.
Works without WiFi
Babies don't care about your internet connection. LittleSteps downloads content to your device so you can read or listen anywhere—on a flight, in a rural area, or when your broadband decides to quit.
Helpful nudges, not endless pings
We respect your notification fatigue. LittleSteps sends a limited number of thoughtful, timed notifications. You control frequency. You can mute anytime. We'll never spam you.
Free vs Premium
Try the basics free, or unlock everything with Premium.
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Daily development cards | check | check |
| Card summaries | check | check |
| Full articles | Preview only | check |
| Audio episodes | cross | check |
| Offline access | cross | check |
| Support person access | cross | check |
| All six content pillars | Limited | check |
| Milestone tracking | check | check |