Guard a Kid

Any parent with children under the age of ten knows how easy they like to wander off, taken by their own curiosity.  When we were kids, it used to be funny to hear stories about how Dad lost us in the hardware store, or how Mom had to search under all the racks at the clothing store to find us.  However, times have changes, and unfortunately we can’t afford to let our kids accidently wander off.  Too many stories of strangers luring young ones makes us take child safety much more seriously.

The good news is technology has created advancements that allows parents to purchase simple devices that help keep better track of their children.  From a simple locator key chain to actual GPS tracking, parents can take child safety to a new level and keep it affordable.

Small keychain transmitters are available that send a signal to a small receiver attached to a child’s shoe or coat.  Within a 150 feet radius, the parent can push a button that activates a high decibel alert signal within the receiver, drawing attention to the child.  This device is great for public areas that can be more crowded such a mall, airport, or any other large public gathering.  The receiver is disguised within a small plastic teddy bear, making it appear to be part of what the child is wearing, and is easily attached.

A child is reported missing every 40 seconds in the United States according to statistics by the FBI.  Sometimes a parent can’t be too careful, but yet they can’t be with their child every waking minute.  Another great device to keep track of a child that is on the go is a small GPS tracker that slips easily into a pocket.  Zones can be set up that the child will be within, and an alert can be emailed or texted to the parent every time the child leaves or enters the area.  No external connections or antennas are necessary, and the device is typically accurate within 15 feet.  Using a GPS tracker will give the parent the necessary confidence that their child is where they should be.

Child safety is a number one priority for any parent, especially when there is the threat of the unknown.  Taking simple measures and using devices like the ones mentioned will give peace of mind to any anxious parent.

As a parent, we all like to think we have eyes in the back of our heads, or at least make our children believe we do.  Our busy lives make it hard to keep a watchful eye on our child every second, and the harsh reality is that a child is reported missing every 40 seconds.  With the assistance of child safety devices, the job of a parent can become a little easier when we can’t be with our child every minute.

There are different child safety devices available that store crucial information about your child.  ID bracelets or devices that attach to key rings house USB keys that provide up to date information.  Current photos, physical descriptions, emergency contact information for parents and daycare providers, medical information such as certain conditions, health insurance information, and more are stored on these small keys that can be instantly inserted into any computer.

Parents can easily obtain kits that assist them in creating these simple child safety devices.  Some allow them to make and store a set of fingerprints.  If a child has serious conditions such as diabetes, allergies, or other serious problems, documentation can be stored that medical personnel can instantly access.  These devices are inexpensive and simple to use, as the kits will simply guide the parent through each step in obtaining information.

Imagine your child gets separated from a school group, or friends at an amusement park.  The information stored on one of these devices will assist law enforcement in helping that child find their parent quickly.  The devices can be worn like a bracelet, or even attached to a ring like a key chain.  They are small an unobtrusive, yet the key making your child safer.  Any parent should consider a child safety device to assist with medical issues, as well as another set of eyes to watch over what means the most to them.

One of the most precious things in life is our children.  Every day, thousands of children are reported missing, as statistics say it is every 40 seconds.  Some of these tragic reports turn out to be kidnappings, as incidents of violence against children are on the rise.  Parents sometimes take for granted that one of the easiest ways to ensure their child’s safety is with proper child identification cards.

The National Child Identification Program was created in part to teach parents the proper channels for child safety, and highly recommends using kits to create child identification cards.  Through a simple process, parents create a set of ten fingerprints that are applied to a card, along with a clear, current photo, contact information, and a physical description.  This information can be immediately given to law officials in case of emergency and increase the response time to a crucial situation.

Child identification cards are easy to create, and should be updated each year as the child changes.  Parents are urged to not wait until school age is upon them and be proactive with the cards starting at birth.  The harsh reality is that situations can arise at any time, and being able to provide this information at a moment’s notice helps law enforcement as well as missing child agencies react with more thorough information.  The ID card can come in handy for a variety of reasons in addition to criminal situations:  if the child becomes lost while traveling, if there is an accident or injury, or if there has been a natural occurrence such as a storm or earthquake that separates the child from family.

The simple steps for making a child identification card make it easy for parents to ensure their child’s safety.  Knowing that fingerprints are one of the most reliable ways to identify a child, other than DNA, make these cards extremely viable.  Many kits take this information one step further by being able to save it digitally on a CD ROM, so that the images can be sent electronically to any law enforcement agency within seconds.  Child identification cards are one step in keeping your child safer with the most up to date information in case of any emergency.

Many parents, family and friends look for fun games for children during the holidays.   There is a great, fun game that also teaches child safety!

The Child Safety Boardgame

The Safety Game is both entertaining and educational.  This great game:

• Helps kids and parents express feelings
• Introduces ethical, positive role models
• Let’s you know how your child may be at risk
• Helps the family create a positive learning experience and atmosphere
• Teaches different options about tough situations

As the holiday season approaches it is important to keep your children safe.  The holidays are fun, festive and a prime season for child predators to be on the lookout for opportunities.  It takes only a few seconds for you to become distracted in a mall or other public space and for your child to be abducted.

Parents should be on the ready.  Child identification kits can help keep your child safe.  Being able to provide updated photograph and other vital statistics immediately to law enforcement and safety officials can help bring your child back quickly and safely.

When a child goes missing it is natural for the parent to panic and be unable to adequately describe their child and provide a recent photograph.  Ask yourself right now, when you are not in a panic mode how tall your child is, how much do they weigh and how accurately can you describe them.  Most parents can only give approximate height and weight information and may struggle to provide identifying characteristics, especially if they are panicked.

The Smart ID Stick is a great option for parent, especially if you have multiple children.  This one stick can contain all of the information for your child or children and be immediately handed to law enforcement in case of emergency.

Many of our franchisees also offer child identification events  and fundraisers to help all children get much needed child identification kits.  Call us to learn more or find a franchise by clicking HERE.

Guard-A-Kid, based in Miami Florida, takes the safety of your children as seriously as you do.  Our entire team including our global franchisees know the importance of child safety.  All of our products and programs are designed with child safety in mind.

This blog is dedicated to providing you with information regarding child safety including the newest child safety products, child identification products, amber alerts, child predator information and other news that can help you keep your child safer.

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