People of all ages can benefit from wearing a medical alert bracelet — even kids!
Medical ID bracelets offer valuable information to first responders in the case of emergency, especially for children, who might not be able to explain all their medical conditions or remember emergency contact information when under stress.
Here’s a quick rundown on how to select the right medical ID for your child and what information to include.
Choosing the Right Bracelet
At American Medical ID, there are a wide variety of bracelets and other types of IDs designed for and sized for children up to teenagers. There are fun and durable silicone bracelets for little children with dinosaur, flower, dolphin, train, and super star designs. More information can be added to all IDs using the My Interactive Health Record digital medical id option.
Many different medical ID bracelets are available for the child who prefers not to wear a bracelet. Choose from a wide selection of different pendant styles, metal types, and length of chains.
For the teenager who prefers stylish options, one of the classic medical ID bracelets or discreet necklaces might be the right choice.
Some children may need to wear safety clasps, instead of a traditional hook clasp, to ensure that they keep the bracelet on.
There are also shoe tags available for children who don’t like to wear jewelry at all.
Engraving Information
All engraving information should include the parent’s ICE (in case of emergency) information so that first responders can notify the parent if they aren’t already present (if an emergency occurs when the child is out with a babysitter or at school, for instance).
Other information to include is medical conditions, especially those that can cause the wearer to lose consciousness such as diabetes or epilepsy; allergies like medication, stinging insects, and food; and medications.
Read our Complete Engraving Guide.
Need Help?
If you find yourself overwhelmed by all the different options, reach out to the friendly customer service staff via live online chat or phone. They can help you to determine which choice is right for your child and help you to determine what information should be included on your child’s medical ID.
Above all, the medical ID should be something that your child will enjoy wearing and will provide critical medical information to first responders in the event of an emergency.
