Toddler Tag Child Locator Review
Summary:
3.5
Every parent has been at the mall or grocery store and frighten to death due to the little one wanting to explore his or her surroundings. We all have had that moment talking to our friends on our smart phone while little Mark has decided to explore the next aisle over in the toy store. Luckily for parents, Brickhouse Security is providing parents a piece of mind with the Toddler Tag. The Toddler Tag is a two way notification system that alert parents when their toddlers have wandered off. There is a receiver that attaches to the child and a parent transmitter that doubles as a key chain. Parents can push an alert on the transmitter to locate their toddler or set an alert for the receiver to chirp once the toddler is more than 30 feet away.
There are similar child locators on the market to the Toddler Tag that take the shape of various animals. We wanted to test the Toddler Tag at an outdoor event to determine the effectiveness of the product. The Annual Elijay Apple Festival was our choice of venue. The apple festival was chosen because of the number of attendees and its location in the North GA mountains to test any frequency issues.
Range
We tested the range of the toddler tag with our 5 year old whom the device was placed on her belt. Per the manufacture’s instructions, the alert feature did chirp around 30 feet away. Unlike similar devices, there were no false alarms or chirps with the unit that was supplied by Brickhouse Security. The range was also tested within a house to determine if walls or wifi would cause interference. By walking to a part of the house that was over 30 feet, the alarm went off without any problems.
Alarm
The manufacture states that the alarm can be heard at 56db with the push of the alert button. When our 5 year old had reached 30 feet, we could hear the chirp from the receiver attached to her belt. This is important because their were lots of people and music being played during the festival. The alert is definetly loud enough to alert parents of the location of their child and scare away potential predators. It is important to note that their are competitive products that claim their alert being from 80-90db.
Wearability
They key to child locators is whether or not the child will wear the device or take it off. Originally, I was of the opinion that the Toddler Tag was at a competitive disadvantage because the device is not molded into a cute teddy bear or bug. After using the product, I think that the Toddler Tag may be at an advantage. Most kids will not see this device as a toy therefore they will be less incline to take it off and play with it. Kids will treat the Toddler tag as a device that is placed on them by their parents.
The Toddler Tag can be placed on a shoe, belt, or placed in a book bag. Due to the size of the Toddler Tag, we recommend that the Tag be placed on a belt. It may be a litle too big for a toddler’s shoe. Belle is a picture of the device on my 5 year old.
Durability
The Toddler Tag is made of hard plastic that is not easy to damage or take apart. Brickhouse earns marks by creating a product that toddlers will not be able to destroy. The Toddler Tag is also water resistant in case you are caught out in the rain or the little one jumps in a puddle. Additionally, there are no small pieces which prevents any choking.
The Toddler Tag is perfect for toddlers due to its durability. Our test at the Apple Festival proved that the alarm works in a busy and noisy environment. Test of the range was flawless without any false alarms. Spy parent recommends this product for toddlers.
About the Author
Sedgrid Lewis Sedgrid Lewis is the founder of Spy Parent LLC. He is an internationally recognized safety expert specializing in surveillance equipment, internet monitoring software, and mobile applications for parents and child care professionals. Sedgrid has been highlighted in over 20 major publications. Sedgrid has been covered by Fox News, CBS News, NBC News, Readwrite, Gizmodo, and many more. He is a contributor to Your Teen Magazine.
What a great idea. I lost my son so many times when he was under the age of 15! My one caveat is that this device is BIG. For a kid with ASD, this device could be seen as a weight problem. Possible to keep working so that it is lighter and can be attached with a clip or safety pin to back of shirt? I am so grateful my child no longer wanders at age 28. I would have given my LIFE for this device when he was younger.
I do agree that the device is too big and bulky on a child with ASD. That is why I added a picture with a child wearing the device.