July
29, 2004
IS THERE A CRITICAL ITEM MISSING FROM YOUR
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST?
This year, Kidtagz should be at the top of every parent’s list.
Houston – July 29, 2004 - Children spend a majority of their day away from home during school months. They are constantly being challenged with safety issues before, during and after school. These can include physical injury, allergic reactions, or dealing with existing health conditions such as diabetes.
Kidtagz ensure that parents are always only a phone call away.
Kidtagz
are emergency shoe tags designed especially for school-age children. Parents
write vital information such as a cell phone number or medical alert directly
on the inside of the tag, and snap it on their child’s shoelaces, Velcro or
sandal strap. Kidtagz are designed to fit securely onto most types of
children's shoes and are waterproof, durable and lightweight. “The shoe is the most practical location to
place emergency information on a child,” says
Shaazia Stonehocker, president of Kidtagz. “Clothing is changed regularly, and kids typically do not carry
wallets. Parents can put Kidtagz
on every pair of shoes, and forget about it. Each time the child wears his
shoes, the parent’s phone number is right there.”
Why are Kidtagz so important?
Typical injuries
can occur on the way to school, during recess, on field trips, or after-hours. In a stressful or frightening situation it
is very common for kids to forget their phone number and address. A nasty
fall off a bike on the way to school could leave a child unconscious and unable
to respond to an adult providing assistance. In such an emergency, Kidtagz
can be an inexpensive but effective way to save a child's life.
Even at school, there is
a risk of injury, especially during physical education classes or recess.
Children play sports today at earlier ages and with higher levels of intensity.
The growing involvement of children in organized sports has resulted in more
and newer types of injuries. For this
reason, it is important that emergency contact information is readily available
at all times in case a child is injured.
In
addition to injury, health concerns such as severe allergies or diabetes are an
important reason to wear Kidtagz. Generally, there are strict guidelines
and laws that schools follow to care for children with health concerns. However, once students leave school, they
also leave their health files on campus. If a student is stung by a bee
while walking home from school, having critical information regarding a severe
allergic reaction on a Kidtagz Child Emergency Shoe Tag
could prove to be a lifesaver.
Kidtagz
are available in colorful designs for boys and girls. They complement a child’s
wardrobe while at the same time providing important information. Kidtagz Child Emergency Shoe Tags
are available in 4-packs, each of which sell for a suggested retail price of
$4.59 – $5.00. Kidtagz are currently available at retail and online stores in the
U.S. and Canada. To find a retail
location near you, or to learn more about Kidtagz, please visit the company’s
website at http://www.kidtagz.com.
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Kidtagz
is a trademark of Kidtagz, LLC in the United States.
The
names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks
of their respective owners.
For more information or to
request samples:
Shaazia
Stonehocker, (281) 292-6882, pr@kidtagz.com
For more information on Kidtagz:
http://www.kidtagz.com