A system for gathering and storing biometric data relating to a portable biometric device that is configured to scan and save the footprint image of an infant, while also automatically compartmentalizing the footprint image into a designated file that also includes an employee identification information of the footprint taker, biometric data of the parent, and both infant and mother wristband identification information. The data and images are collected at the same time, and then time and date stamped, to ensure that no mistakes are made.