FAQs — Medsbag

General FAQs

Medsbag is for families with children who experience unique medical conditions. Still unsure? Take our quiz on the home page
-Yes you can! They work independently but together, better facilitating your everyday life.
-The bag stores medication and information about your child. It is equipped with a recordable analog speaker, recorded by you and placed on the outer pocket of the backpack, easily accessible for any temporary caregiver or responder.
-The app was designed as a second digital option for sharing your child's information and medical action plan. In today’s world, many people rely on their smartphones for important information, and we saw an opportunity to support you even better.
-In addition, we have a notification feature in the app to remind you of a medication’s expiration date. Simply enter the date and information, place the medicine in the bag, and receive a notification when the date is near.
Medsbag ensures that anyone can help in an emergency, meaning you can feel safe wherever you go. Studies show that parents are anxious and stressed when leaving their child to a temporary caregiver, and we want to reduce that stress.

It’s simple. Check out our 1-minute instructional video here
Absolutely! Many adults have chronic conditions and could be in need of aid in an emergency. Our small pack is a great companion, dedicated to your unique needs. We recommend that you do not put non-necessary items in the pack, to reduce confusion in an emergency situation.
In an emergency, you press the speaker on the bag. Small children should always be in the presence of an adult - and those adults will be informed about the bag. Older children can often activate the button themselves to remind them what to do, and play for a nearby responder.

The app allows you to invite all of your child's temporary caregivers, creating a community where you can easily share all important information about your child’s condition.
Perhaps your child's class has a substitute teacher? Your child has a new sports coach? Invite them to your community in seconds, allowing them to learn about your child’s needs and access the information quickly in an emergency.