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« on: March 29, 2007, 07:17:08 AM »
Can anyone help me with ideas?

My son Gavin, is a 2-year-old transplant patient....lately I've been having severe anxiety about what to do about this--he's too little to convey needed medical info in an emergency, and yet I haven't been able to find a medic alert bracelet small enough for a 2-year-old.  I'm so scared that we may be in an accident or something might happen where I am unable to give professionals the needed info.  Does anyone have any suggestions?
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2007, 09:31:27 AM »
for medical alert shoe tags, zipper pull charms, children's sized "jelly" wristbands, medic alert "dogtags", etc., poke around the following sites:


www.petitebaublesboutique.com
www.n-styleid.com
www.fiddledeeids.com
www.mypreciouskid.com
www.medicalidstore.com
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2007, 09:37:09 AM »
Hello again KidneyMommy,   I know my sister bought my niece a medic alert bracelet at a jewelry store, i think it was a little too costly but when it comes to your childs life, (or anyone's life for that matter) it is so worth it  :clap;   Good luck and please let us know what you find ;)

p.s. Good info given NextNoel ;)  thank you
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2007, 04:27:54 PM »
Thank you so much NextNoel!  I will be snooping around to see what I can find!
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2007, 08:04:09 AM »
In the Uk we have a bracelet called an S.O.S., maybe you can google for a supplier? It is a special bracelet that allows you to write all your medical info inside and its something the medical staff would recognise (i think its engraved on the outside , so they know its not an ordinary bracelet. Must admit i have been thinking about getting something like this for myself, its a good idea , not only for the young ones , but if one of us was out on our own and knocked out or something!(hopefully not!!!)
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2007, 11:46:55 AM »
At a recent seminar- we rec'd information about MedicAlert bracelets that are stylish and quite cute! Some are even Interchangeable Designs. For ages 5 to adult.
Check out this website: www.laurenshope.com
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2007, 12:06:38 PM »
Thanks Gram2Twinz,

I just order a green dog tag for my husband. Thanks a lot.
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« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2007, 06:46:45 PM »
I have been looking for one for a while . I do not like metal bracelets .
I found one at American Medical Id that is quite unique ,
It looks like a watchband the nylon type and is thin . It is very comfortable.
They have a special deal right now and I got one at regular price and a second at 1.2 price
and they have different colors etc

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