This is a review I’m really honored to share with you.  It’s not your run of the mill Shopping Mama product, but it is important to all parents. The My Child ID is a comprehensive digital child identification device that stores your family’s vital information. This is one of those things you never, ever want to use. But, heaven forbid you find yourself in a crisis situation when you need it and you’ll be so happy to have it. Developed by AmberAlert.com, a technology company dedicated to improving the efficiency of issuing and responding to AMBER alerts, the My Child ID is a must have product for all parents.

About My Child ID

“According to the Department of Justice, the first three hours a child is missing are the most critical for their safe return. Understandably, parents can become hysterical in an emergency situation, hindering the ability of law enforcement to obtain crucial information for hours,” said Harlan Lyons, CEO of AmberAlert.com. “My Child ID is a proactive tool for parents, law enforcement and emergency responders to safeguard children by helping to reduce the time it takes to gather accurate information when time is critical.”

Store and Organize Vital Information

My Child ID is a storage device that holds up to 128 MB of information. It connects to your computer and you create profiles for each of your children. The software prompts you to upload and input detailed information so you can gather all the information that may be critical to law enforcement, including:

• Digital Photos – viewable on an LCD digital photo display
• Vital Statistics – height, weight, eye and hair color, blood type, etc.
• Emergency Contact Information
• Medical Information – medication, allergies, physicians, pharmacies, etc.
• Contact Information – family, friends, teachers, baby sitters, etc

Easy to Use

The My Child ID is very easy to use and, not surprisingly, the hardest part is collecting the necessary phone numbers and information to include. Its compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux computer systems and comes with user-friendly software that guides and prompts you for necessary data. The cute little elephant-shaped device attaches to the computer with a USB cord-thingy (technical term). I uploaded a few recent photos of each of my children (that you can see on the LCD screen) and all the requested medical and contact information. I really appreciate that the device is small – it fits in the palm of my hand – and has a loop so you can attach it to your key chain or purse.

To Buy Or Not To Buy?

To Buy… Without a doubt. My Child ID is fully integrated with the AmberAlert.com Law Enforcement Alerting Portal which is used by states to issue AMBER Alerts. If you ever need to use this, you will be forever grateful you spent the $40. And, if you’re lucky enough to never need it, it does provide some peace of mind.

… Or Not to Buy? I think if you’re considering it, you should buy it.

Shop! My Child ID is available for purchase at AmberAlert.com for $39.99.

Thank you to AmberAlert.com for providing a sample product for the purposes of this review. The opinions expressed here are my own and not influenced by receipt of product. Others may have a different experience.