Kid's Medic Alert Bracelets

Emergency's happen. We do our best to protect our children but it only takes one second for your child to be exposed to an allergen.

A medic alert band could save your child's life

You won't find a better reason to buy one.

If an emergency happens while your child is at school or daycare or a friend's house, you want to make sure emergency personnel get that critical information quickly.

Not only will these bands display your child's allergy but their contact information as well. Some bands even have a 1-800 medical service number attached.

Medical ID bracelets have come a long way. Your child can find one that looks really cool. My son's friends have often asked how they could get a sports band like his.

Don't delay. If your child has a potentially life-threatening allergy or condition, check out these bands.

American Medical ID has build-your-own bands. Select from the standard bracelet or choose a sports band. The site also offers a free online medical registry for anybody purchasing a bracelet (or band)!

Lauren's Hope has hundreds of options from which to choose. Some options sure to be a hit with the kids:
glow-in-the-dark bracelets
crystal name bracelets

N-Style ID children's bracelets. You'll find durable wrist bands with the choice to engrave or use paper inserts. They have a large assortment of sports bands which are a hit with boys.



Sticky J children's medical ID bracelets. Choose from leather bands, watches, necklaces and more.

Vital ID medical ID bracelets. Waterproof bands.

Petite Baubles child ID bracelets.

Miss Brooke's Medi Charms You'll find a selection of charms including crosses, animals, sports, etc... They also have a selection of bracelets, watches and dog tags available.

LifeTag Alert Store An interesting assortment of medical alert products including a make-it-yourself bracelet and temporary tattoos.

Customizable Medic Bands and Jewelry Another customizable band store with products ranging from leather bands to anklets.

Medic Alert sports bands. They require a membership to purchase their products but emergency personnel can call a 24-hour emergency number to access the child's critical information.

My son's favorite medical ID site: N-Style ID sports bands





Petite Baubles Botique with boy's beaded bands

Medical ID Sports Bands Yes, this page does have girl's bands as well but they've got some great sport bands for boys. Their camo and Army bands are sure to be a hit with many boys. The bands are waterproof and adjustable.

Unique Medical ID Sports Bands Yet another site with plenty of bands but a nice selection of boys sports bands as well. The boys sports bands are approximately $35 each (at the time I typed this) but custom engraving is free.

Diabetes
Children with Diabetes offers an assortment of ID jewelry starting at only $4.99

Asthma

EMS Bands with bands starting at only $8.99

Create Your Own

KidsAlert has bands starting at only $9.95. The bands are brightly colored and very easily noticed.

You want to make sure to pick a medical ID bracelet or band that lasts. Look for durability. Yes, some of the flimsier bands appeal to the kids but there are plenty of cool durable styles out there now. The band does no good if it is always falling off or falling apart.

Remember, emergency personnel often look to the neck and wrist first (taking the pulse) so a wristband, bracelet or necklace is probably your best bet to ensure quick response.

I recommend a waterproof band. Children are always getting their arms wet. They bathe, shower, swim, wash their hands in the restroom.

Also, although this sounds obvious, make certain your child is not allergic to the band. We have to make sure the site states a band is latex-free before ordering.

The amount of information you include depends upon you and the band. My son's band includes his name, our phone number and his allergy. Some people choose to add medications the child is taking as well.

Prices vary. You can buy bands as cheap as $10 to more than a $100. We spent $14.95 plus $10 for three lines of engraving. He loves his ID band and does not have a problem wearing it.

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