The Child Memory Filing System includes 1 title plastic sheet, 20 plastic dividers, 21 plastic file bags, 20 information sheets, 45 plastic tabs and 2 paper box labels.

The By Age version is organized by year, from Pregnancy and 0 to 12 Months Old through 18 Years Old. The By Grade version is organized by school year, from Pregnancy and 0 to 12 Months Old through Preschool, Kindergarten and 12th Grade.

Choose By Age if you want a simple year-by-year timeline from pregnancy through age 18. Choose By Grade if you want to organize memories around school years.

No. The Child Memory Filing System does not include the Linen File Box. It is designed to work with our Linen File Box, but it can also be used with any standard hanging file box.

No. Hanging File Folders are sold separately. You’ll need standard letter-size hanging file folders to set up the system in a file box.

Yes. The system is designed to work with any standard hanging file box.

This system is designed for standard letter-size hanging file folders.

Yes. The system includes pre-labeled plastic tabs for Memories and Important Documents, plus blank tabs so you can customize your setup.

The information sheets give you a guided place to write down memories, milestones, favorites, funny moments and details from each age, grade or stage.

The plastic file bags are designed to hold photos, keepsakes, cards, certificates, artwork and other small or special pieces that don’t fit neatly in a folder.

We recommend one Child Memory Filing System per child, so each child has their own complete set of memories from pregnancy through childhood.

Absolutely yes! It makes a thoughtful and meaningful baby shower gift because it helps parents start saving memories from the very beginning.

No. You can start at any age. If your child is older, use the early sections for the memories and documents you already have, then continue adding to the system from there.

Yes. You can use the suggested structure as your starting point, then add, skip or rearrange sections based on your child and the memories you want to save.

No. This is an organizational filing system, not a fireproof safe or waterproof storage container. For irreplaceable original documents or keepsakes, store them according to your personal security needs.

Setup time depends on how many memories and documents you already have, but the pre-labeled structure makes it easy to start. You can set up the system first, then add memories over time.

No. Start with what you have now. Add to it as your child grows, as school years pass and as new memories happen.