Recovery Support
Designed for Families
From newborns to teens, Distal provides age-appropriate recovery support that engages children while empowering parents. Because caring for a sick child shouldn't mean navigating it alone.
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Different Ages,
Different Needs
A 2-year-old with RSV has different needs than a 14-year-old recovering from a concussion. Our interfaces, content, and features adapt to each developmental stage.
Infants (0-12 months)
Developmentally appropriate
Child Features
- Picture-based symptom tracking for non-verbal cues
- Feeding and diaper output logging
- Growth percentile tracking
- Vaccine schedule integration
Parent Tools
- 24/7 nurse chat with pediatric specialists
- Photo comparison for rashes and symptoms
- Medication dosing by weight calculator
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Developmentally appropriate
Child Features
- Simple visual mood indicators
- Activity and energy tracking
- Eating behavior monitoring
- Sleep regression support
Parent Tools
- Behavioral guidance resources
- Developmental milestone checklists
- Daycare communication templates
Preschool (3-5 years)
Developmentally appropriate
Child Features
- Fun, gamified symptom reporting
- Reward stickers for tracking
- Simple pain scale with faces
- Medicine reminder characters
Parent Tools
- School nurse communication
- Preparation guides for procedures
- Child-friendly explanation scripts
School Age (6-11 years)
Developmentally appropriate
Child Features
- Kid-designed interface themes
- Self-reporting with parent verification
- School absence tracking
- Homework impact logging
Parent Tools
- 504/IEP documentation support
- Teacher communication templates
- Sports clearance tracking
Adolescents (12-17 years)
Developmentally appropriate
Child Features
- Teen-designed, not "babyish" interface
- Privacy controls with safety guardrails
- Peer comparison (anonymized)
- Mental health check-ins
Parent Tools
- Appropriate oversight without intrusion
- Crisis intervention protocols
- Transition to adult care planning
Comprehensive Pediatric
Condition Library
Every protocol is designed specifically for children - with pediatric vital sign ranges, age-appropriate milestones, and parent-focused guidance.
Surgical Recovery
5 conditions
Appendectomy Recovery
Parent focus: Recognizing complications, managing school absence
Tonsillectomy Recovery
Parent focus: Hydration strategies, pain medication timing, activity restrictions
Hernia Repair
Parent focus: Wound monitoring, lifting restrictions, bathing guidelines
Orthopedic Surgery
Parent focus: Cast care, PT compliance, school accommodations
Cardiac Surgery
Parent focus: Medication schedules, activity limitations, warning signs
Chronic Conditions
5 conditions
Type 1 Diabetes
Parent focus: School management, birthday parties, sports participation, overnight safety
Asthma Management
Parent focus: Action plan compliance, school communication, seasonal adjustments
Epilepsy
Parent focus: School safety plan, rescue medication training, activity restrictions
Juvenile Arthritis
Parent focus: Morning routine adaptations, school PE modifications, flare management
Food Allergies
Parent focus: School meal planning, birthday party safety, travel preparation
Common Childhood Illnesses
5 conditions
RSV
Parent focus: Dehydration prevention, breathing difficulty recognition, when to seek care
Ear Infections
Parent focus: Pain management, antibiotic completion, follow-up timing
Croup
Parent focus: Steam vs cool air, when to use steroids, ER indicators
Hand, Foot & Mouth
Parent focus: Hydration strategies, pain relief, daycare return timing
Gastroenteritis
Parent focus: Oral rehydration, BRAT diet progression, dehydration signs
Mental & Behavioral Health
5 conditions
ADHD Management
Parent focus: Homework strategies, medication timing, teacher communication
Anxiety Disorders
Parent focus: Coping skill reinforcement, school anxiety management, gradual exposure support
Depression
Parent focus: Warning signs, activity scheduling, safety planning
Autism Support
Parent focus: Transition support, sensory management, school IEP coordination
Eating Disorders
Parent focus: Meal supervision, treatment team coordination, recognizing relapse
Injuries & Fractures
4 conditions
Fracture Recovery
Parent focus: Cast care, school accommodations, itching management, PT exercises
Concussion Recovery
Parent focus: Return to learn protocol, return to play timing, symptom tracking
Sports Injury Rehab
Parent focus: PT compliance, return to sport timing, prevention strategies
Burn Recovery
Parent focus: Dressing changes, sun protection, scar management
Built for How
Families Actually Work
We know that caring for a child is a team effort. Distal brings together everyone involved in your child's care.
Multi-Caregiver Support
Both parents, grandparents, babysitters, and nannies can all participate in care tracking. Everyone stays informed, and the child's care stays consistent.
- Unlimited caregiver accounts per child
- Role-based permissions (parent vs. babysitter)
- Real-time sync across all devices
- Care transition handoff notes
- Shared medication and appointment reminders
School Integration
Seamless communication with school nurses, teachers, and administrators. Generate care plans, track absences, and coordinate return-to-school.
- Printable care plans for school nurses
- 504/IEP documentation support
- Absence tracking and doctor's notes
- Return-to-learn protocols (concussion)
- PE modification recommendations
Child Safety First
COPPA-compliant with robust privacy protections. Parents control what children can see and do, with age-appropriate safety guardrails.
- COPPA and HIPAA compliant
- Parental consent and oversight built-in
- No ads, no data selling, ever
- Age-appropriate content filtering
- Crisis detection for mental health conditions
Kid-Friendly Design
Children ages 5+ can participate in their own care with fun, engaging interfaces designed by pediatric UX specialists.
- Colorful, non-clinical design
- Achievement badges and rewards
- Character guides and mascots
- Simple, visual symptom reporting
- Celebrating milestones together
Multilingual Support
Support families in their preferred language with medical-grade translations for 12+ languages.
- Interface in 12 languages
- Medical content professionally translated
- Caregiver training in multiple languages
- Provider reports in English for care team
Family Wellness
Recognize that caring for a sick child affects the whole family. Resources for sibling support and caregiver self-care.
- Caregiver stress assessments
- Sibling inclusion features
- Respite care reminders
- Family communication tools
- Connection to support groups
Pediatric Safety
Is Non-Negotiable
Children aren't just small adults. Our entire platform is built with pediatric-specific safety thresholds, emergency protocols, and privacy protections.
Pediatric Warning Thresholds
All alerts are calibrated for pediatric vital sign ranges, which differ significantly from adults.
One-Touch Emergency
Immediate connection to 911 or Poison Control with child's medical information ready to share.
Caregiver Notifications
Parents are immediately alerted when concerning symptoms are logged by any caregiver.
Pediatric Nurse Chat
24/7 access to nurses specifically trained in pediatric care for urgent questions.
Example: Pediatric Fever Thresholds
Thresholds automatically adjust based on child's age and condition
Trusted by Families
“When my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 6, I was terrified. Distal helped us track her blood sugars, but more importantly, it helped me feel like I wasn't alone. The caregiver guides got me through those first scary months.”
“My son had a concussion from soccer. The return-to-learn protocol in Distal helped us work with his school so he didn't fall behind while recovering. His teachers loved getting clear guidance.”
“As a school nurse managing 800 kids, I appreciate when parents share Distal care plans with me. I know exactly what to watch for and when to call them. It makes my job easier and keeps kids safer.”
Reducing Asthma-Related ER Visits
CHOP implemented Distal for pediatric asthma patients to improve home management and reduce preventable emergency visits.
Distal helped us extend our care beyond the hospital walls. Parents feel supported, and we see the kids less often in the ER - which is exactly what we want.
Help Families Navigate
Pediatric Recovery
Join leading children's hospitals and pediatric practices using Distal to support families through their child's recovery journey.