# Digitized Fatherhood Dads turn to mobile apps to aid in everyday parenting. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Dec 16, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-fatherhood ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Digitized Fatherhood trend? **Digitized Fatherhood:** Taking on greater day-to-day responsibilities, dads, particularly those new to parenthood, are turning to digital applications for support. Seeking to bridge the disconnect often faced with child-rearing, men are using apps as a source for both preparation and guidance, helping to fulfill obligations in a more streamlined manner. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 13, 2014 to May 19, 2015 - Published: Dec 16, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digitized Fatherhood trend ### Digital Fatherhood As more fathers take on day-to-day responsibilities, they are relying on digital tools for guidance and support. ### Parenting Apps Mobile apps are making it easier for new parents, including fathers, to navigate child-rearing challenges and connect with other parents. ### Personalized Guides Apps that provide customized content and advice based on a user's specific needs and journey are becoming increasingly popular among fathers. ## What the Digitized Fatherhood trend means for industry ### For Technology Developers and innovators in the tech industry can focus on creating more personalized parenting apps and tools for fathers. ### For Healthcare Apps like Baby Connect create opportunities for healthcare professionals to integrate technology into their practices and improve patient care. ### For Consumer Goods Companies in the consumer goods industry can develop products that are specifically targeted towards and marketed to fathers, such as diaper bags or parenting books that cater to dad's perspective. ## Trend signals for Digitized Fatherhood Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 32%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 32% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Fatherhood trend 4 featured examples from Dec 13, 2014 to May 19, 2015. - [Fatherly Preparedness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tips-for-new-dad): This App Provides a Series of Quick Tips for New Dads (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Creating mobile apps and other technological solutions for new parents to help them navigate the difficulties of parenthood can significantly contribute to the growth of the paren… - [Fatherhood Survival Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daddyo): The Daddyo App Helps New Dads Navigate Fatherhood (Category: Tech) Implication: The parenting app industry can further develop apps like Daddyo that provide easy-to-follow guidance on child-rearing and connect new parents with a supportive community. - [Expectant Father Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnant-dad): Pregnant Dad is a Handy App That Keeps Expecting Families Organized (Category: Tech) Implication: Healthcare industries could develop or partner with app developers to create pregnancy and baby development apps that offer more specific and personalized medical information. - [Fatherhood Assisting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-connect): The Baby Connect App Makes It Easier For Dads to Raise Their Children (Category: Tech) Implication: Baby Connect falls under the industry of parenting apps that cater to the needs of parents by providing them with tools and information to assist in child rearing. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)