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Frequently Asked Safety Questions

Q. The police department offers free fingerprinting. Why should I purchase your kits to fingerprint my child if I can have them fingerprinted for free?

A. Our kits provide much more than just fingerprinting. They provide a a portfolio for a full set of fingerprints, DNA sample, and child profile. You also get our ID cards which have a medical release signature. Our kits include everything you will need to provide the necessary information to the police if your child becomes missing. They are assembled and stored in the privacy of your own home.

Q. Why should I have a car seat card on my child's car seat? Won't that provide strangers with information about my child should the vehicle ever be broken into?

A. By having a car seat card on your child's car seat or booster seat, you are providing emergency personnel with immediate access to important information needed to treat your child if you cannot speak for them as well as a medical release signature line giving your permission to treat in an emergency. It has a special place for weight, height, age, allergies, medical conditions, doctor's name and number, etc. It also has an area that you can list contacts numbers of family or friends so they can meet you at the hospital and help comfort your child. Anyone who breaks into your vehicle is usually looking to take valuables and are not going to be interested in messing with the car seat.

Q. Do I need to update my child's fingerprints and DNA every year?

A. Yes, it is highly recommended that you update both fingerprints and DNA samples every year. As your child grows the quality of the fingerprints you are able to get will continue to improve. Fingerprint taken at age 5 can identify someone at age 95. DNA breaks down and will become after a period of time unless it is professionally taken and stored properly.

Q. What is the best way to get a good set of fingerprints from my child?

A. When taking your child's fingerprints, you need to roll the finger from one side to the other in order to get clear print with as many points of identification as possible. Do not press the finger flat on the paper.

Q. How do I get a DNA Sample from my child?

A. You can collect a DNA sample by swabbing the inside of the cheek vigorously with a cotton swab such as a Q-tip. Let the cotton dry for a couple of hours in a clean environment and then cut off the end and store in DNA bag attached to child profile folder. You can also collect a hair sample, but you need to make sure the root is attached. The easiest way to do this is to examine and find a hair from a hairbrush just after brushing your child's hair.

Q. Why is it necessary to have a complete ID/DNA/Fingerprint profile on my child?

A. It is necessary to have a complete profile done for each child in case of an emergency situation. If your child were to become missing, then you would be able to immediately hand your completed child profile to the police. Statistics show that the sooner you can report the missing child and get info. to the police, the sooner that child can be found.

Q. Why should my child have some type of ID on them before leaving the house?

A. As parents, it is our responsibility to protect our children at all times. By having your child wear some type of identification when they leave the house, it will allow them to get help if needed. In the event of an emergency, it will give the authorities the necessary medical information to care for your child.

Q. Why is a medical release card necessary for anyone who cares for my child besides the parents?

A. Unless it is life threatening or extremely serious, it is difficult to get a child treated without parental consent. By having a signed medical release card, you are authorizing the caregiver to have your child treated in case of an emergency.

Q. At what age should I teach my child about Strangers?

A. It is never to early to start teaching your child about Stranger safety. It is very important to start teaching at an early age and continue talking to your children about "good strangers" and "bad strangers".

Q. How do I figure out which products are the best choice for my family?

A. All of our products are going to be a great benefit to your family. If you need help making a decision or have questions, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help you make the best decision for your needs.

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