FAQ ABOUT THE ID BRACELET      

Why should my child wear a Kid Alert bracelet?

Children are more active and independent now than years ago. We are also a nation of single parents, dual-working households, childcare, and latchkey children. It isn't that we love our children less or wish to spend less time with them, but the realities of life dictate that there are times when our children will be out of our presence. It is during those times, when our children are most vulnerable, that Kid Alert bracelets can mean the difference between life and death. By providing rescue and emergency personnel with vital information, Kid Alert bracelets allow injured children to receive prompt, appropriate medical treatment and allow lost or injured children to be reunited with parents even when they can't provide the information themselves.

Why should I worry about accidents and injuries? My child wears a helmet and knows the rules.

Unfortunately, the most commonly-uttered words in emergency rooms and police departments is from parents claiming that they "never thought this could happen." The statistics are staggering:

• 25 million children are physically injured
• 12,000 children under the age of 14 are killed by injury
• 50,000 children are permanently disabled
• Over 1.5 million children are hospitalized
• Thousands of children stray away from their parents

Wouldn't I know if my child was hurt? Why do I need this program?

Our children cannot always be in our care or presence. Whether they are biking to a friend's house a few blocks from home, in the care of a daycare provider, or simply walking around the block, injuries happen. In the case of traumatic injury, seconds count. If your child is unconscious or unable to talk to rescue personnel, the Kid Alert bracelet is there to provide vital information. The rescue personnel can find out about current medical conditions and medications, past medical history that could impact treatment, and, most importantly to you, have a way to locate you and reunite you with your child during a crisis.

What if my child becomes lost, can Kid Alert help?

Children routinely wander off at fairs, in malls, in stores, and around the block. It isn't that we aren't exercising care, but children's curiosity sometimes gets the better of them. When a child wanders off, a police officer or other rescue personnel can contact us through the Kid Alert bracelet and help reunite you with your child. Even when we teach our children their name, address, and telephone number, under stress, young children may not be able to recall this important information. Kid Alert allows your child to be safely returned to you in the event they get separated.

Why would rescue workers even recognize the bracelet?

Rescue and emergency personnel have been trained for years to look for medical bracelets and necklaces to inform them about vital medical conditions for the person they are treating. The Kid Alert bracelet is designed to be easily visible and recognizable to emergency personnel. They know to contact the 800 number provided on medical alert bracelets to obtain important information. They will contact us and we will provide them with the medical history and information they need to begin immediately treating your child. They will also be provided with the means to contact you to reunite you with your child during the crisis.