Child Health Records App

Every record your child needs.
One checklist to find them all.

Every person gets one health story, and one private Family Stork email address every clinic already knows how to use. The vaccine card is in a kitchen drawer. Growth numbers are in a portal you got logged out of. The allergy test results are at your old pediatrician's office. Here's what to gather, where it probably is, and how to get it into one place.

In short
  1. A child generates 20+ medical records in year one alone — scattered across hospital systems, pediatrician portals, specialist offices, and paper forms in kitchen drawers.
  2. Family Stork gives every person one private @families.familystork.com address. Any clinic emails records to it and the timeline files them automatically — no portal logins, no uploads.
  3. $99/year (or about $10/month) covers your whole family — children from birth, yourself, an aging parent. Start free →
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Tap each item as you find it.

👶 Newborn — First Weeks

These records come fast and scatter immediately. Most live in the hospital discharge folder — if you still have it.

Birth certificate / hospital birth record Where it probably is: the envelope from the hospital, a filing cabinet, or the county clerk's office if you need a copy.
Newborn screening results (heel prick test) Where it probably is: in the hospital discharge paperwork, or your state's newborn screening program can provide a copy.
Hearing screening results Done at the hospital within the first few days. Results are usually in the discharge summary.
Birth measurements (weight, length, head circumference) The first data points on the growth chart. Check the birth record or the first well-child visit note.
Blood type (if known) Sometimes on the hospital discharge form. Not always tested — ask your pediatrician if you're unsure.

🧒 Infant & Toddler — Birth to Age 3

The busiest years for checkups. Visit notes pile up across portals and printouts.

Well-child visit records (all of them) There are a lot: 3–5 days, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months. Check your pediatrician's patient portal.
Vaccination records Where they probably are: the paper card from the pediatrician's office, the patient portal, or your state's immunization registry. CDC vaccine schedule reference →
Growth chart data (height, weight, head circumference) Measured at every well-child visit. Your pediatrician's portal usually has these. Ask for a printout if you're switching providers.
Allergy test results (if any) Blood work or skin-prick test results. If your child reacted to a food, medication, or environmental trigger, the test results are usually at the allergist's office.
Developmental screening results Typically done at 9, 18, and 30 months. The pediatrician fills these out during the visit — they're part of the visit note.

🎒 School Age — 4 to 12

School forms, sports physicals, and the visits that happen because kids are kids.

School-required immunization form Your school district has a specific form. Your pediatrician fills it out, but you need a copy. Schools often require updates at kindergarten, middle school entry, and for transfers.
Annual physical / sports physical Required for school sports. Coaches usually need proof — the form is at your pediatrician's office or in the portal.
Vision & hearing screening results Schools screen annually, but the results sometimes come home on a slip of paper that vanishes. Pediatrician visits also include screening.
ER or urgent-care visit records The broken arm, the stitches, the bad fall. Discharge papers come from a different system than your regular pediatrician — request records from the ER separately.
Specialist visit records Allergist, ENT, dermatologist, orthopedist — every specialist has their own portal. Ask for visit summaries to be sent to your child's records-inbox email.
Dental records X-rays, treatment history, orthodontia records. Your dentist can provide a summary. Especially important if you switch providers.

🧑 Teen — 13 to 17

The years before the handoff. This is when the record gets complete — or the gaps become permanent.

Adolescent vaccine boosters (Tdap, HPV, meningococcal) Due around ages 11–12, with boosters at 16. Check the immunization record and your state registry. CDC schedule →
Mental health records (if applicable) Therapy notes, diagnoses, medication history. These records are often at a separate provider and don't flow to the pediatrician automatically. Ask your teen's therapist for a summary.
Current medication list Everything they take regularly — prescriptions, inhalers, EpiPens. Dosage and prescribing doctor for each. This is what the ER needs at 2 a.m.
Insurance information Member ID, group number, plan details. Before they turn 18, make sure you know whose plan they're on and when coverage changes.
Family medical history Conditions that run in the family — heart disease, diabetes, allergies, mental health history. Your child's future doctors will ask. Write it down now while you can ask your own parents.

🎓 The Handoff — Age 18+

The moment everything you've kept becomes theirs.

Complete vaccination record Colleges require it. Employers in healthcare require it. Travel requires it. This is the single most-requested document — make sure it's complete.
Full allergy & condition list Every allergy, every diagnosed condition, every past surgery. Their new adult doctor will need this on the first visit.
Summary of major medical events Hospitalizations, surgeries, significant injuries, chronic conditions. A narrative they can hand to a new doctor: "Here's what happened."
This checklist helps you organize — it's not medical advice. Every child's needs are different. Talk to your pediatrician about what records matter most for your family.

What is the best child health records app?

The best child health records app gathers records from every provider automatically — not just the ones connected to a single portal. Family Stork gives each child a private email address. Any pediatrician, specialist, hospital, or lab emails records to it and the timeline fills itself. Paper records go in via photo; the AI handles data entry. The record starts at birth and stays with your child through adulthood.

Compare Family Stork to other options: Best child health records apps 2026 →

Where to Find Them

Nine places, one record.

Your child's health records are scattered across at least nine systems. Here's where to look:

Patient portals

Every clinic has one. You probably have logins for 2–4 different portals. Check each for visit summaries, lab results, and immunization records.

Paper files

The kitchen drawer, the filing cabinet, the folder from the hospital. Vaccine cards, birth certificates, and discharge papers live here.

Your phone

Photos of rashes, screenshots of portal results, pictures of forms. Search your camera roll by date — they're there.

State registries

Most states maintain an immunization registry. Search "[your state] immunization registry" for a complete vaccine record.

School files

Schools keep immunization records, physical forms, and health screening results. Request a copy before they graduate.

Your memory

The one place records shouldn't live — but often do. What was the antibiotic for the last ear infection? Write it down before you forget.

How It Works

One email address. That's it.

Every person gets one private @familystork email address. Give it to any clinic, lab, or hospital. They email records to it — visit summaries, test results, vaccine updates — and the timeline files them automatically. No portal logins. No uploads. Nothing for the clinic to learn.

Frequently asked questions

How do I organize my child's health records digitally?

Start by gathering everything — vaccination card, well-child visit summaries, specialist reports, allergy test results, growth measurements. Family Stork lets you snap photos of paper records and gives each child a private email address that clinics send future records to. The timeline builds itself from there. Full guide →

What medical records does my child need for school?

Every state requires different forms — immunization records, physical exam certificates, sometimes dental or vision screenings. Find your state's exact requirements: Back-to-school health forms hub →

How do I keep track of records for multiple children?

Family Stork gives each child their own timeline and private email address. Parents see all records in one view. When a child turns 18, ownership transfers — they carry their complete health story into adulthood.

Can I also use Family Stork for myself and aging parents?

Yes — one plan covers children from birth, yourself, and a parent you help care for. Siblings can share access to a parent's record. Helpers like nannies and home aides see only what the family chooses. Caregiver guide → · Your own record →

Is Family Stork a medical advice app?

No. Family Stork organizes your family's health records — it never gives medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment guidance. Always ask your pediatrician or doctor. Call 911 for emergencies.

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One health story. One email address every clinic already knows how to use.

Give any clinic your child's private @familystork address. They send records; the timeline builds itself. No portal logins, no uploads, nothing for the clinic to learn.

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Last verified: October 2026