As of writing, I am 30 weeks and five days pregnant. Only nine weeks and two days to go, give or take a few days, and I will finally be able to hold my little bundle of joy!

To say I am excited is an understatement, as I cannot wait to share the world with my little one. But … I must admit that I’m also scared. This is my first child, and although I have had my share of babysitting experiences with my nieces and nephews, taking care of my own baby is just not the same.

There are so many things that worry me at this point, such as, what do I do if my baby gets a rash or a fever, cold or flu? What if my baby chokes on something that I thought was safe for use? And, of course, I wonder how I can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) while my baby sleeps. While I may be getting ahead of myself, no one is truly ever prepared when a first baby arrives.

What I have on my side, though, is technology and the Internet of Things. There are now many devices available, or will soon be available, that would allow me to better care for my baby, such as monitoring my baby using an app on my smartphone. As an expectant mom, there are some devices that I’m really intrigued about and am considering using. Let’s take a look at a few of them.

Baby Gigl

Is the baby getting enough milk? Is he or she drinking too fast? Those are just some questions first-time parents have early on. Good thing Baby Gigl will be coming out in June 2015 to help first-time parents figure out if their precious little angel is getting enough milk.

Baby Gigl is a smart feeding bottle holder that gives parents feedback as to how to properly hold a bottle so the baby won’t swallow air, how much milk is being consumed and how fast your baby is ingesting milk. You can get a notification via a mobile app or SMS after every feeding so you can monitor your baby’s feeding habits.

4moms infant tub

Giving a newborn a bath is tricky. You need the right temperature so the baby won’t get cold or scalded. Plus, the umbilical stump needs to be thoroughly cleaned to avoid infection, which is hard to do when handling a fragile baby. 4moms infant tub has a built-in thermometer and easy-to-read temperature display so you’ll know if the water is at the right temperature.

The tub has a water reservoir for clean water and a side drain to let the dirty out. It also comes with a rinse cup and an integrated rinse cup holder for when you’re not using it. It needs three AAA for the digital thermometer to work and costs $49.99.

4moms origami stroller

Strollers can be a parent’s best friend when running errands, getting some exercise and just getting out of the house even for just a bit. 4moms origami is a stroller that does more than transport your baby. It can also charge your phone with the power created when the rear wheels turn.

The power generated also powers the daytime running lights, which makes the stroller more visible, the path lights that automatically turns on during low-lighting conditions and the LCD dashboard, which delivers information such as distance traveled, how fast you are going and the temperature outside so you’ll know if it’s getting too warm or cold for your baby. And no more struggling to fold the stroller or to set it up. Set-up and storage is quick and easy with a push of a single button. The origami stroller costs $849.99.

Sproutling

Baby audio and video monitors help you keep an eye on your baby, but sometimes just hearing and seeing your baby is not enough. Sproutling is a smart wearable baby monitor that goes on a baby’s ankle to track his or her position, heart rate, skin temperature and movement. It can even predict when your baby will wake up.

The device comes with a wireless charger that doubles as an environment sensor so you’ll know if the room is too hot or too cold and if sounds or lights are keeping your baby up. It also comes with three different-sized washable straps so Sproutling can grow with your baby. Sproutling connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, making it easy to monitor any changes happening and to get alerts if something needs your immediate attention.

CliniCloud

Taking your baby’s temperature can be challenging, especially when you need to monitor it constantly. This could lead to an unhappy baby who cries all night — a nightmare for any parent. CliniCloud offers a non-contact thermometer that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This allows parents to take their baby’s temperature without disrupting the baby’s sleep.

The system also comes with a stethoscope so you can hear your baby’s heartbeat or lung sounds in the comfort of your home. The system is connected to the cloud, and the data collected can easily be made available to your pediatrician. Or if you don’t have a current doctor, it can connect you with a physician on Doctor on Demand, an on-call doctor service. You can pre-order the device for $109 and expect to get CliniCloud by July 2015.