Finish one and the next appears. Quests run from pregnancy to month four, one at a time — no overwhelming lists.
One birth date computes every deadline — adding your baby to insurance (30/60 days), your state's paid leave claim. Reminders only when a deadline is close, and never late at night.
Your next task and the closest deadline, right on the home and lock screen — and you can check quests off from the widget.
Every quest earns a stamp and XP. Start as Rookie Dad, level up through new titles — and if you add a baby photo, it sharpens as you progress.
| Item | Deadline | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add baby to health insurance | Within 30 days of birth (employer plan) · 60 days (Marketplace) | Your HR / HealthCare.gov | Miss it and the baby may be uninsured until open enrollment |
| Leave notice (FMLA) | 30 days before leave starts | Your employer (U.S. DOL) | Unpaid, job-protected — if eligible |
| State paid leave claim | Varies by state (e.g. CA 41 days, NY 30 days) | State program (DOL list) | Varies by state |
| Social Security card | Request at the hospital; arrives about 4–6 weeks after birth | Hospital birth registration (SSA) | Free |
Deadlines can vary by state or plan — verify with the linked official source. Not legal, medical, or tax advice.
As of September 2026 (updated when rules change)
Yes. First Hello is free with no ads. It opens anonymously with no account; if you want, link a Google or Apple account so your record survives a new phone.
Yes. Enter the due date and you start with the Pregnancy stage — leave notice, insurance check, pediatrician, car seat. 35 tasks carry you through month four.
Your baby's name, birth date and photo are visible only in your account, never used for ads or sold. You can delete everything in Settings at any time.
Usually 30 days from birth on an employer plan and 60 days on a Marketplace plan. Miss the window and your baby may be uninsured until open enrollment. The app counts down from the birth date.
Ask for the number at the hospital when you register the birth — most hospitals offer it. The card usually arrives about 4–6 weeks after birth.