Mother and Child Health Handbook App "Boshimo" Launches in Nagashima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture!

The mother and child health handbook app "Boshimo," operated by Boshimo Co., Ltd., has been introduced in Nagashima Town, Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture, and will be offered as the "Nagashima Child-rearing Story App" starting July 1 (Wed).

Nagashima Town aims to be a town where children can grow up healthy by fostering a supportive environment for child-rearing and child development, listening to the voices of children and guardians, and providing continuous support, with the basic philosophy of "a town with dreams and vitality where child-rearing and child development can be done with peace of mind."

"Boshimo," which allows digital recording of paper mother and child health handbook data and is used in over 880 municipalities, has been adopted. The service will commence operations in line with the policy of promoting the use of electronic mother and child health handbooks and child-rearing DX by the Children and Families Agency.

"Boshimo" is an app that easily supports vaccination schedules, health checkup result management, and regional information distribution via smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Data is stored in the cloud, serving as a backup in case of loss due to disasters, and also supports continued use when moving to another municipality or changing devices, allowing for worry-free usage.

◆ "Boshimo" Launches in Nagashima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Offering Enhanced Support to Alleviate Concerns for Child-Rearing Households!

Nagashima Town operates the "Child-rearing and Breastfeeding Consultation Project" as a post-partum consultation service, providing a system where mothers can easily consult with midwives and other professionals about bathing, feeding, child-rearing concerns, and physical and mental well-being. Additionally, a coupon worth 10,000 yen is distributed per mother, partially supporting usage fees. This promotes an environment where parents can face child-rearing with peace of mind, without bearing worries alone. Furthermore, the "Smile" child-rearing plaza has been established, offering a space for free play as well as events for parents and children to enjoy, such as parties and craft workshops. By fostering interaction among parents and children, it enhances guardians' sense of security and supports children's healthy growth.

To enable child-rearing households to utilize the town's initiatives more conveniently, "Boshimo" has been adopted as a new tool for disseminating child-rearing information.

◆ A Community-Focused Child-Rearing App Providing Solid Support for Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Child-Rearing!

The "Nagashima Child-rearing Story App," adopted by Nagashima Town, is a service compatible with smartphones, tablets, and PCs. It is equipped with convenient features to assist busy mothers and fathers juggling child-rearing and work, including recording and managing health data for pregnant women, mothers, and children; managing vaccination schedules; providing advice on childbirth and child-rearing; sharing functions with family members such as grandparents living far away; and notifying users of regional information distributed by the town.

The "Dekitayo Kinenbi" (Milestone Day) feature, usable as a child-rearing diary, is created based on examples from the Children and Families Agency's mother and child health handbook format. It allows users to record developmental milestones and memorable parenting moments with photos and messages, not only fulfilling the role of the "Guardian's Record" in the mother and child health handbook but also serving as a guide for children's growth and development.

Moreover, in the event of social environmental changes due to factors like infectious diseases, the app can instantly deliver important information such as cautionary notices from the municipality and advice from public health nurses via text and video, supporting an environment where childbirth and child-rearing can be done with peace of mind even in emergencies.

<Main Features of the "Nagashima Child-rearing Story App">

[Information on Various Systems and Services Provided by the Municipality]

● Information and application procedures for various subsidy systems relevant to pregnancy and child-rearing, such as child medical expense subsidies and child allowances.

● Various announcements distributed by the municipality.

[Recording and Management]

● Recording of physical condition and weight during pregnancy (with graphs).

● Recording of fetal and child growth (with graphs).

● Confirmation of obesity and underweight status using height-weight curves (with graphs).

● Vaccinations: Automatic display of standard vaccination dates, management of scheduled and administered vaccinations, and alerts for missed vaccinations.

● Health Checkup Information: Recording of health examination data for pregnant women and children.

[Information Provision and Advice]

● Basic information on childbirth and child-rearing.

● Knowledge and advice tailored to pregnancy week and child's age.

● Videos on topics such as bathing and preparing baby food.

● Information on nearby facilities (hospitals, kindergartens/nurseries, parks, child-rearing facilities, etc.).

[Child-Rearing Diary: Dekitayo Kinenbi]

● Record children's growth with photos.

● Upload photos with dates and words using "First Milestone Templates" for memorable days (approximately 150 items can be recorded, including: first fetal movement/kick/roll over/sit up/crawl/stand alone/walk alone, etc.).

[Data Sharing]

● Child growth records and health data can be viewed on family members' smartphones and posted on social media.

Our company's vision is to achieve zero friction in pregnancy and child-rearing. To this end, we are promoting further expansion and collaboration in support areas (prenatal/postnatal checkups, vaccinations, infant checkups, etc.) through "Kosodate DX®," the development of a one-stop application and procedure system for child-rearing, and the linkage of mother and child health information with related organizations (medical, childcare/education, specialized institutions, etc.). Through this, we aim to co-create a child-rearing society with local communities that reduces parents' "anxiety and burden" and is "secure and convenient."

Service Name: Nagashima Child-rearing Story App Monthly Fee (Tax Included): Free Access Method

- App: Search for "Boshimo" on the App Store or Google Play. (Supported OS: Android 8.0 or later, iOS 15.0 or later) - Web Browser: Access https://www.mchh.jp

* While available to non-residents of the target municipality, please check the official website for information specific to your municipality. * Some functions available may vary depending on your municipality of residence.

*1: Children and Families Agency Website "Initiatives Policy for Promoting Kodomo Policy DX 2025 Reference Materials"

https://www.cfa.go.jp/assets/contents/node/basic_page/field_ref_resources/6cfab22c-d2bf-4dd1-81ea-49308519ac3a/6f948f38/20250630_councils_kodomo_seisaku_DX_6cfab22c_08.pdf

*2: For details on the "Kosodate DX®" service, click here: https://www.mchh.jp/boshimo-kosodatedx

* "Kosodate DX" is a registered trademark of Boshimo Co., Ltd.

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