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Child Health Apps for Parents & Caregivers

Tools for the people who know their child best. Milestone tracking, infant cry analysis, chronic condition management, surgery prep, and newborn care from children’s hospitals and pediatric researchers.

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Chat2Learn

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Chat2Learn uses AI chatbot prompts to help parents ask open-ended questions that boost preschoolers' vocabulary through richer conversations.
University of ChicagoPsychology & Cognitive Science
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Pain Buddy

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Pain Buddy helps children and teens manage cancer-related pain by tracking symptoms and learning cognitive behavioral skills through gamification.
University of California, IrvineClinical Tools & Monitoring
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ChatterBaby

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Analyzes infant cries using machine learning to predict if crying is due to pain, hunger, or fussiness.
University of California, Los AngelesClinical Tools & Monitoring
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MOTT ENT Post-op Tonsillectomy

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
MOTT ENT Post-op Tonsillectomy provides caregivers with post-operative guidelines and personalized pain management regimens following pediatric tonsillectomy procedures successfully.
University of MichiganClinical Tools & Monitoring
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MyChildCMC

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Home monitoring system for parents of medically complex children to track daily vital signs and symptoms for early illness detection.
University of UtahClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Ready for Tonsillectomy

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Ready for Tonsillectomy uses animations and kid-friendly language to help children ages five to twelve and families prepare for surgery.
Emory UniversityWellness & Public Health
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SMART-IBD

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Digital self-management app helping adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease track symptoms, mood, and medication adherence.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterClinical Tools & Monitoring
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SurvivorLink

FreeiOS Android
5 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
SurvivorLink helps pediatric cancer survivors manage long-term care by improving knowledge of late effects and facilitating healthcare provider communication.
Emory UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Caremap - navigate healthcare

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Caremap helps families of children with special healthcare needs track and share complex medical information, earning high usability ratings in testing.
Boston Children's HospitalClinical Tools & Monitoring
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CDC's Milestone Tracker

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Helps parents monitor child development from two months to five years using evidence-based checklists to facilitate healthcare discussions about concerns.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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Heartpedia

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Heartpedia uses interactive 3D models to help clinicians, patients, and families visualize and understand pediatric congenital heart defects and surgical repairs.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterBasic Medical Sciences
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OHiFamily

FreeAndroid
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
OHiFamily connects expecting and new Medicaid parents in Ohio with local resources, health information, and infant care tracking tools.
Ohio State UniversityWellness & Public Health
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FOCUS On the Go!

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Provides families games and resources to help young children practice emotional sharing and regulation, supporting military family resilience training.
University of California, Los AngelesMental Health & Psychology
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Health Squad

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Confidential wellness app for adolescents providing expert health answers, medication reminders, and daily challenges to manage overall well-being holistically.
Mount Sinai Health SystemWellness & Public Health
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iManageSCD

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
iManageSCD supports adolescents with sickle cell disease during healthcare transition through a person-centered self-management mobile application for young adults.
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaWellness & Public Health
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NICU Companion

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
NICU Companion educates parents of NICU infants through family stories, equipment information, and logs for tracking care activities.
Indiana UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Roadmap 2.0

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Roadmap 2.0 supports family caregivers of transplant patients through positive psychology activities designed to enhance well-being and reduce stress.
University of MichiganMental Health & Psychology
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Breast Beginnings

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Breast Beginnings provides resources and support for mothers learning about breastfeeding preparation and common challenges during early months.
University of KentuckyWellness & Public Health
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Creating Goals for Children

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Helps families of children with disabilities establish goals for school and medical programs, generating customized documents with matched state resources.
University of Wisconsin-MadisonSociology & Anthropology
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HeartOpinion

FreeAndroid
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
HeartOpinion enables pediatric and adult congenital heart patients to request second opinions from Boston Children's Hospital Benderson Family Heart Center.
Boston Children's HospitalClinical Tools & Monitoring
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OT at Home

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
OT at Home offers pediatric occupational therapists a library of creative projects to help children develop cognitive, motor, and social skills.
Augusta UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Pediatric Growth Charts by Boston Children's Hospital

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Tracks child height, weight, head circumference, and BMI with percentiles on WHO/CDC charts for parents and pediatricians.
Boston Children's HospitalClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Vaccines on the Go

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Provides parents scientifically-based answers about vaccine safety, immunization schedules, and disease prevention from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia experts.
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaWellness & Public Health