Method and device for organizing, storing, transporting and retrieving paperwork and documents associated with the paperwork-generating introduction of a new family member

摘要

A method and apparatus (i.e., an organizer) are disclosed for parents or guardians to easily store, organize, transport, and retrieve documents and paperwork associated with the paperwork-generating introduction of a new member of a family (e.g., birth). In a preferred embodiment, the organizer comprises a lightweight briefcase containing: a plurality of folders or pocket enclosures with preprinted tab indexes corresponding to the essential activities, categories, and/or relevant subjects of an infant's/young child's administrative life; wallet cards having preprinted, pre-labeled spaces for entering important information relating to a newborn, i.e., that may be needed in an emergency situation where archived paperwork is not available; a notepad-like “Thank You Note” tracker; a set of extra folders with blank tabs to customize; and a reference sheet with suggested additional categories to mark on the blank tabs to customize the extra folders based upon the user's experience. The associated method comprises determining, through research and validation, the different categories of paperwork and documents typically associated with a paperwork-generating introduction of a new family member; followed by creating the aforementioned organizer; and then its use.