myChildren's Mobile App
Nationwide Children's Mobile App for Families
The myChildren’s app from Nationwide Children’s Hospital now includes MyChart by Epic, so you can keep track of all your children’s healthcare needs. Specialty tools for kids who have diabetes, Epilepsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Headaches or are in a NICU facility. Create a timeline for all immunizations your child needs and get timely health and wellness info per child. If you live in Central Ohio you can also get quick access to our urgent care wait times.
5 Reasons to Download the myChildren’s App
The myChildren’s app now includes MyChart by Epic, so you can:
- Download your children’s medical records, forms and school excuse letters.
- View upcoming and past appointment details and fill out pre-visit questionnaires.
- Get test results within days. No more waiting on a phone call or letter.
- Request prescription renewals for refillable medications.
- Communicate with your child’s doctor about non-urgent medical matters. You can even upload photos or videos to show your provider a medical concern.
Get LIVE wait times for urgent care centers, addresses and turn-by-turn directions.
The myChildren’s app includes helpful toolkits for the parents of children with diabetes, epilepsy, frequent headaches and those in a Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Create an individual profile for each child and share it with other caregivers or the school nurse
- Set up medication reminder alerts
- Keep track of your children’s vaccinations
- Use the growth chart and stay aware of age-appropriate milestones
Have questions about your kids’ health? Access our blogs, articles and podcasts from the pediatric experts — the Nationwide Children’s staff!
Tools to Help Your Whole Family
The myChildren’s app allows you to do medication reminders, immunization schedules and health tips for your family. Specialty content areas for diabetes, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, headaches and those who have stayed or are currently in a NICU.
New Medication tracking tool
- Search, add, and track medications for each child
- Get notified when it is time to refill your medication
- Set alarms and receive notifications when it is time to take your meds
- Access updated seasonal content to better suit your child’s needs
Manage Your Child’s Diabetes With Our Mobile App
If your child has diabetes, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Between testing blood sugar levels, measuring insulin, counting carbs and refilling prescriptions, monitoring the condition can feel like a full-time job.
We’re here to support you every step of the way. That’s why we created the Diabetes Tools4U Toolkit within our myChildren’s app.
The myChildren’s App Diabetes Tools4U Toolkit
Our Diabetes Tools4U Toolkit can help you and your children manage living with diabetes. The app is an easy way to track any child’s health, but it has specific tools for those with diabetes. If you have multiple children with diabetes, you can create a separate profile for each. Kids over the age of 13 can use the toolkit to learn how to manage the condition themselves.
Download the app for access to:
- Insulin calculator: Use this tool to calculate the necessary dosage of rapid-acting bolus insulin before meals and snacks.
- Sick day management tool and protocol: When you’re sick, your body releases hormones to fight infection. However, those hormones raise blood sugar levels. Our guide walks you through a series of questions to help you manage your child’s diabetes when he or she is not feeling well.
- Dietary journal and food library: A list of nutrition and serving size information for a vast database of foods to help your child make healthy choices.
- Medication reminders: Set alerts to remind your child to take medicine or check insulin at various times of day.
- Diabetes glossary: Learn and understand common diabetes terms.
- Library of diabetes content: Get answers to your diabetes questions and use our articles to become more knowledgeable about the condition.
Feel More in Control of Epilepsy with the Epilepsy Tools4U Toolkit
When you have a child with epilepsy, it’s common to feel helpless and worried. You may feel better by learning about the condition, seeing your child’s provider regularly and having a plan in place. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
The myChildren’s App Epilepsy Tools4U Toolkit
Our Epilepsy Tools4U Toolkit can help you and your children manage epilepsy. The toolkit is part of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s myChildren’s app. If you have more than one child with the condition, you can create an individual profile for each. Kids over the age of 13 can use the toolkit to learn to manage epilepsy.
The app is an easy way to track any kid’s health, but it also has specific epilepsy tools.
Download the app for access to:
- Seizure action plan: Follow a personalized plan when your child has a seizure. The plan can be shared with friends, the school nurse or any of your child’s caretakers directly through the app.
- Seizure tracking log: Track and categorize your child’s seizures to discuss patterns with your provider.
- Medication reminders: Keep track of medications, set reminders and request prescription refills.
- Neurology checklist: Prepare for appointments with this quick-reference checklist.
- Educational epilepsy content: Get answers to your epilepsy questions and become more knowledgeable about the condition through our library.
Track and Treat Your Child’s Headaches With Our Mobile App
If your child gets frequent headaches, it can be frustrating and confusing. You may be concerned about what’s causing the headaches and how to make them stop. And it’s difficult to see your child in pain.
We’re here to support you. That’s why we created the Headache Tools4U Toolkit within our myChildren’s app.
The myChildren’s App Headache Tools4U Toolkit
Our Headache Tools4U Toolkit can help you and your children manage headaches. The app is an easy way to track any child’s health, but it has specific tools for those with frequent headaches. If you have multiple children with headaches, you can create a separate profile for each. Kids over the age of 13 can use the toolkit to learn to cope with the condition themselves.
Download the app for access to:
- Headache diary: Certain lifestyle modifications can help prevent or limit headaches. Use this log to track potential headache triggers over time. Also log the type of headache, the location and severity of pain, and other symptoms to share with your child’s provider.
- Individualized action plan: Follow a personalized plan when your child has a headache. The plan can be shared with friends, the school nurse or any of your child’s caretakers directly through the app.
- Relaxation techniques: Meditation recommendations and peaceful photos to look at may help provide relief.
- Customized reminders: Set alerts to take actions that can prevent or lessen the severity of headaches, such as:
- Going to bed early
- Exercising
- Drinking water regularly
- Taking any necessary medication
A Helpful Tool for Caring for Your Preterm Infant
Having a child in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) may not be how you imagined welcoming your baby into the world. Seeing your newborn hooked up to monitors and machines can be overwhelming, but we’re here to support you every step of the way.
The myChildren’s App NICU Tools4U Toolkit
Our NICU Tools4U Toolkit in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital myChildren’s app can help you navigate this time.
The app is an easy way to track the health of all children, but it also includes dedicated tools and resources for parents whose babies are in Nationwide Children’s Hospital NICUs. Use the app during your hospital stay and once you begin caring for your baby at home.
Download the app for access to:
- Important NICU care basics: Our guide explains how you can help your child during his or her time in the NICU. It includes how to provide skin-to-skin contact, change your baby’s diaper while in the hospital and advocate for your infant.
- Tracking logs for feedings and pumping: Getting bigger and stronger is one of the most important goals for babies in the NICU. Use these logs to easily track feedings and the amount of breastmilk pumped.
- Preterm infant growth chart: Keep track of your baby’s weight, length and head circumference with the Fenton growth tracker for preterm infants.
- Self-care guidance for you: Use our tips and resources to help cope with and relieve stress during your baby’s NICU stay.
- NICU resources and classes: Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers classes and one-on-one training for NICU parents. Access the details and class schedule through the app for:
- Lactation support
- Infant and parent massage
- Music therapy
- Infant CPR
- Reiki for caregivers
- Get-togethers for NICU parents
- Discharge classes
- Developmental milestone checklist: Milestone resources and videos help you understand what to expect as your infant grows and how to best care for your baby during each new stage.
- Tummy time tracker: Once your provider allows, your baby will need time on their tummy each day to help strengthen back, neck and trunk muscles. Start with 1 minute per day and use the app to track your baby’s progress.