Mommy Im Here Child Locator Review
Mommy I’m Here
Child Locator
Reviewed by Shelley East
I was delighted to review this item and tested it on a recent family holiday. The pink child locator "Mommy I'm here!" was tested on my daughter aged 21 months who is a very independent and inquisitive little girl who likes to run and walk and join in with her siblings. She is going through a stage of not wanting to sit in a pushchair and wants to walk independently. The item comes in two parts. A teddy bear with a strap that can be attached to the child’s arm, ankle, shoe or rucksack and a parent unit that you can press. The parent unit has an aerial that can be pushed back within the unit and I attached it to my car keys. Once you press the button an alarm is emitted from the teddy bear advising you by a piercing sound (86 decibels) as to where your child is with a flashing red light on the teddy bears face.
I used the child locator in the park and in a soft play centre and was impressed that I could hear the alarm from a distance. It was instant peace of mind that whilst playing within the apparatus and temporarily not being able to see her I was advised of her immediate location. When the alarm goes off everyone else in the vicinity also hears the alarm which draws attention to your child and would alert others of potential danger. I have also tested the child locator in a dark and noisy environment and could still hear it.
This item should not be used as an anti-abduction device and should be used with caution. Although a fabulous idea and works well in crowded spaces etc. It is easily switched off (has a switch at the back of the teddy) or can be removed quickly if attached to an arm or leg or even rucksack if visible as the strap is Velcro. If tied to a shoe then the shoe can be discarded. I would never place so much confidence in this item as a prevention to child abduction. (Editor’s Note: This item is not advertised or sold as an anti-abduction device, just a tracking device for up to 150ft in case your child wanders off while out and about.)
It offers me peace of mind at the park and soft play centre but only if your child is willing to keep it on. Little toddlers who want to exert their independence could find the novelty of a flashing teddy bear tedious and obviously could remove the item themselves. For new walkers I wouldn't use this item on an ankle or shoe as it adds weight to one leg and not the other.
As with all products use with extreme caution and do not diminish any parental responsibility or rely on this product. Use your own judgement and use the item appropriately to fit the situation.
Would be ideal for parks, supermarkets, soft play centres and is a great idea and concept. I really like the child locator but would not market it as an anti-abduction device* when it can be easily removed from the child and switched off instantly.
Rating: 4/5
Buy from Mommy I'm Here website here.
*please note that this is not marketed/advertised as an anti-abduction device.