Hayley Reid has developed an app that makes taking your child’s hand or foot print a breeze.
Camera IconHayley Reid has developed an app that makes taking your child’s hand or foot print a breeze. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Mum leaves imprint with new phone app

Tyler BrownJoondalup Times

Mrs Reid said the idea for GroPrint came after she made a messy and unsuccessful attempt at making prints of her sons' hands and feet using paint and paper.

"Like every new mum, I wanted to capture each moment of my babies" development," she said.

"I really liked the idea of watching my boys grow through their hand and footprints but the reality of doing this every few weeks was very messy.

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"I was surprised to find there wasn't an app available to easily capture hand and footprints given we use technology for everything else."

To use GroPrint, a child puts their hand or foot on the outline on the iPhone or iPad screen and within seconds, an actual-size image is created.

"I thought Id have problems getting my kids to sit still but it's so quick and easy to use that they treat it as a game," Mrs Reid said.

The images can be saved to use on social media, print or to create personalised products.

An Android version is currently being developed.