The 14 pictures you should have on your phone

Your phone is probably loaded with photos of your children. But those sweet smiling faces aren't the only pictures that you need. Check out our list of the 14 photos every mum should have on her smartphone:

Where You Parked Your Car

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Because even without the excuse of mum brain, all those shopping centre parking lots look alike. And you have better things to keep track of (your kids, for starters) than the fact that you parked in level H-3.
Your Kid's Shoe Size

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Because you don't have to be Michelle Duggar to lose track of your children's shoe and clothing sizes. Now, when you find a cute pair of shoes on sale, you'll know whether to scoop them up (because they fit -- or will soon!) or pass
Your Favourite Kid Brands

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Because sometimes you need to send someone else to buy the things you want -- and showing them a picture of exactly what they should buy has a much greater chance of success than just telling them the product name.
Your Kid's Medications

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Because it can be hard to remember which kid takes what -- or to remember that six-syllable antibiotic your kid recently took -- when you're seeing a new doctor or explaining to the school nurse. This isn't the kind of thing you want to mess up!
The Cards on Your Kids' Birthday Presents

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Because your kid can tear through his presents at Olympic speed -- and leave a trail of cards and wrapping paper in his wake. Who gave what gift? Who knows! Snapping a picture of each unwrapped present with its card is way easier than writing a list that you'll probably lose. Just delete each pic when you're done writing the thank-you note. (Yes, you need to do that.)
Your Child's Sleeping Toy

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Do we really need to explain this one? Because if Pengie the penguin or Bear-Bear or Mr. Blanket ever goes missing, you'll need to be able to show anyone and everyone exactly what he looks like -- and be able to buy a replacement.
Your Kid's Jacket

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Not that it has sleeping toy status or anything, but again, if your kid's jacket goes missing you'll want to be able to show his teacher/soccer coach/best friend's mum or whomever exactly what it looks like. Because "blue down parka" probably won't narrow down the possibilities in any lost and found bin.
Your Babysitter

Why You Want It on Your Phone: We hate to say it, but for security reasons, it just makes sense to have a picture of the person who's watching your kids. And if it's an occasional sitter, having her photo on hand is an easy way to prep your kid in advance (and more effective than simply saying, "You remember Jenny, she looked after you you two months ago!") when you are going out.
Your Kid's Backpack

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Because it's easy to lose track of that thing between school, soccer, piano lessons and every other place it gets dragged. And if your kid does lose it, you'll be happy to have a picture of what it looks like ready to show.
Books to Buy (Later)

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Who can remember every book that catches your child's eye? If you're not ready to buy it, snap a pic of the cover so you can purchase it up later -- or look for it at the library.
Your Child -- From Head-to-Toe

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Sure, you've got a million cute candids shots of your child on your phone. But when you're heading out to the park the beach, a concert or any other uber-crowded place, snap a quick head-to-toe shot, plus a headshot, so you've got updated pictures of what your kid looks like right now, in the clothes he's wearing today, in case (God forbid) your kiddo gets lost.
The Toy Your Kid Couldn't Stop Playing with at a Friend's House

Why You Want It on Your Phone: You pick your child up from a playdate and he can't stop raving about the awesome game he played -- and you've never heard of it. Ask the friend's mum if you can take a quick shot of the toy/video game/doll so you can keep it in mind come birthday time.
Your Child On a Great Hair Day

Why You Want It on Your Phone: So you can show the hairdresser exactly how you want your child's hair to look when it's time for the next cut.
That Worrying Rash

Why You Want It on Your Phone: Because you're not sure if it's chickenpox (and because half of the time any rash, bump or cut is going to look better -- or even go away -- before you actually make it to the pediatrician's office). Being able to show your doctor what you were worried about can help get a clear diagnosis and put your mind at ease.