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Empowering Columbus Families Through Education
SmileChild is a free iOS app connecting expecting mothers and caregivers to vital infant care education—delivered through bite-sized, gamified modules that reward learning with essential baby products.
How SmileChild Works
Learn. Earn. Smile. It's that simple.
LEARN
Complete bite-sized educational modules on infant care—safe sleep, nutrition, breastfeeding, and more. All content is created by healthcare providers and written at a fifth-grade reading level, making it easy to understand.
- ✓Video and reading content
- ✓Interactive games
- ✓Quick assessments
- ✓Created by healthcare experts
EARN
Every module you complete earns you virtual tokens. Add items to your cart, receive a unique QR code, and pick up your rewards at local distribution centers—Pack 'n Plays, diapers, baby formula, breast pumps, gift cards, and more.
- ✓Pack 'n Play
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Baby formula
- ✓Breast pumps
- ✓Gift cards
SMILE
You're not alone. Connect with a community of moms going through similar experiences, access Columbus resources in one place, chat with nurses, and see the impact you're making on ending infant mortality in our community.
- ✓Community connection (Circle of Care)
- ✓AI chatbot + nurse-on-call
- ✓Centralized community resources
- ✓Personal impact tracking
- ✓Attend in-person events
SmileChild by the Numbers
Making a real difference in our community
Why This Matters
Columbus, Ohio faces a preventable tragedy: babies and mothers are dying at rates that rank among the highest in the nation. Many of these deaths are preventable with proper education and resources.
The statistics are stark:
SmileChild was founded to change these numbers.
Columbus, Ohio - Where We're Making a Difference
Trusted by Leading Healthcare Organizations
SmileChild proudly collaborates with organizations committed to ending infant mortality.
What Parents Are Saying
Representative feedback from families we serve
Names changed to protect privacy
"SmileChild helped me find resources I didn't know existed in Columbus. Everything I needed was finally in one place, and the rewards made learning fun!"
Columbus Parent
First-time mom
"I appreciated seeing representation that looked like me. That matters more than people realize when you're learning about caring for your baby."
Community Member
Expecting mom
"The safe sleep module changed how I think about my baby's crib. I learned the ABCs of safe sleep before my baby arrived, which gave me confidence as a parent."
SmileChild User
New parent
"As someone juggling multiple jobs, I don't have time for endless parenting websites. SmileChild made learning quick, easy, and rewarding."
Working Parent
Expecting mom
Ready to Start Learning?
Download SmileChild today—it's completely free. Join hundreds of Columbus families learning, earning, and smiling together.
Available for iOS. Android coming soon!
