Has anybody had problems with medic alert bracelets breaking? We have bought several and I have talked locally with three other parents who have incurred this. The problem is always the same. The little rings that hold i.d. on open and bracelet slips off. At a March break party I hosted for moms and kids with anaphylaxis group, my son's fallen bracelet was brought to my attention. I slipped a bit of chenille stem through it ...again and put it back on him. It wasn't until the next day that I noticed he was wearing 2 bracelets. (Long sleeves for winter and all) It had been one of the chum's fallen bracelet that I had put on him.
Medic Alert Breakage
Posted on: Fri, 03/19/1999 - 12:51pm
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Coco, I think that your are referring to the "O" rings. I think that it is designed so if a bracelet gets caught the child still can get free. You may want to check the "O" rings from time to time to make-sure they are not opening. If they are, you can secure them with a little pressure.
You should also check with medic alert for their opinion and advice.
Thanks Mary, you're right. Some of the kids have tried the sports bracelet but couldn't keep it on because of easy release. I have tried vices and pliers to stop these rings from falling off when I see this beginning. It doesn't seem much help. We had no problem in younger years but 5 is a real busy age for Charles. Do you have allergic kid/s? If so what age?
Since my four year old has no other medical history, I buy the cheap blank bracelets at the pharmacy and have them engraved "Peanut Allergic" with my son's allergist's name and phone number. For my son, any EMT or M.D. knows what that's all about. This way, when one breaks, I always have a cheap replacement on hand (they are 1/4 the price of the real Medic Alert ones). When my son gets to be a bit more careful with them, I'll register him with Medic Alert.
We have problems with getting my two year old to keep them on at all. He tugs at it until it is at the breaking point, at which time we take it off due to the expense. I didn't even know that I could buy an engravable bracelet at the pharmacy. This is a great alternative, and later on I can put the much more expensive medic alert bracelet on him.
In addition, I was told to be sure to note anaphylactic peanut allergy on the bracelet, just in case any EMS personnel would take the peanut allergy to mean the less serious form. Hope this helps some stay safe.
Hi Coco,
Liam's bracelet just dropped off his wrist outside of Burger King one day. Thank god we were walking on pavement and could hear it hit the ground otherwise we would have never known it had broken. As with others, the "O" ring broke. I'm going to look into having a nice silver bracelet made for him for which links can be added as his wrist gets bigger.
Cheers,
Mich
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Laura I like this idea! Charles is also only wearing a bracelet for peanut allergy and all info could easily be worn on him. Thanks for your help. Are these as easy to break do you think?
They snag on stuff - just like the real Medic Alert bracelets. Sometimes you can repair them with the pliers - squeeze the link closed. The one my son is wearing now has lasted over a year! They also have a red medical-looking emblem on the front side. The blank ones can be hard to find (they sell them pre-printed for things like diabetes and epilepsy), so if you find a display with blanks buy them up for the future!
Coco: My son Sean wears a Medic Alert Bracelet and the trouble we seem to be having is that he gets caught on everything. I am interested in learning more about your group and wonder if you know of any in Central NJ or how I could start one. Sean's first medic alert bracelet said allergic to Peanuts and Eggs and the Doctor had us order a new one because he said it must say "Anaphylaxis". Medic Alert gave us a small discount. Lynda [img]http://client.ibboards.com/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]
Sorry to hear that Sean's getting snagged! I think the best way to start a group is to pick a date and time (for example every 2nd Wed. of the month at 7pm) and a place (churches will often let you utilize a room for no or little charge). Post this information and what kind of group you want to have (life threatening allergy...or only peanut allergy) in all local Dr.'s offices especially immunologists or peds. or both. You can also post this information on free drug store bulletin boards, and in local free community events avenues (newspaper, radio, and t.v.) Have an idea what you can talk about if there is a lull (there won't be). Show up at specified times. That's it.
Hi Everyone:
Our son's bracelet got snagged on a play mat at pre-school and the "o" ring attachment came apart. We never did find the chain but when we called medic alert to purchase a new one they informed us that replacement chains are gladly sent out FREE. We received it within a few days from them.
Take care,
Mark
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