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WELLalarm on Good Morning America

WELLalarm's Kid's Identification Solution (KIS) was featured on Good Morning America this morning as part of a segment on Child Safety this Summer. If you missed it, check out this article recap!

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What: WELLalarm Kids Identification Solution for Medical and Non-Medical Emergencies

Why: If your child has a medical condition or allergy, she probably already wears medical alert jewelry.  And you already know how antiquated and unstylish the traditional jewelry is.  WELLalarm offers beautiful styles of high quality necklaces and bracelets with an innovative approach to emergency response. 

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WELLtip: What To Do for a Drowning Emergency

 

Did you know that drowning is the second most common cause of death among American children under 14?

• If you think you see a child drowning, immediately alert the lifeguard if one is nearby.
• If someone else is with you, have them call 911 and stay on the line until help arrives.
• Try to get the child to grab an oar or a floatation device tied to a rope. (Be careful, rescuing a drowning victim is extremely dangerous, as drowning victims often push their rescuers in an attempt to push themselves up.)
• If the child cannot respond approach the child from behind, grab around them under their arms, and tow them to shore or to a boat.
• Once the child is out of the water, make sure the child can breathe. If so, turn the child on their side.
• If you haven't already, call 911.
• The child may have some medical ID like a WELLalarm bracelet or a label in their swimsuit. Check for this and call the emergency number.
• If the child cannot breathe, perform CPR; do not perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
• Water in the lungs can still kill a child over the next few hours, so even if the child is breathing seek medical care as soon as possible.
• Check for symptoms of hypothermia.

Prevent drowning in the first place with these important safety tips! Pool Safety from the American Association of Pediatrics Water Safety from the Mayo Clinic

WELLtip: Emergency Care In Case of Bee Sting

What do you do if your child is stung by a bee? Don't panic...and follow these important steps.

• Move away from the bees.
• Remove the stinger as soon as possible any way you can.
• The stung child may be allergic to bee stings (check for a WELLcharm, WELLtag clothing label, or other medical alert items). If so, ask her to point out where she keeps an EpiPen and use it.
• If the child does not have an EpiPen call 911.
• Some children do not find out they are allergic to bee stings until the first time they are stung; know the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
• A sting can be life-threatening if it is inside the mouth or throat, or if there are multiple stings. Call 911 in these cases.
• If the child is not allergic to bee stings, treat the sting with an ice pack and acetaminophen; itching can be treated with antihistamine cream or calamine lotion.

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We have a winner!

Congratulations to Suzy Bindrup, our winner of the WELLcharm Giveaway!

Suzy wrote:

While the charm is *lovely* what really intrigues me are the services that go along with it! My 5 years old son is a special boy with special health issues! He has congenital panhypituitarism, septo-optic dysplasia, agenesis of the corpus callosum,and a seringomyelia in his spine. Now, I would go on to list his meds, but this comment must eventually end. Oh yeah, and we are just beginning to list neuro issues. Oh, and specialists? Did I mention this could be lengthy? It would be such a gift to try out services that could make taking care of my boy alittle easier. Thanks!

Enjoy, Suzy! And thank you all for entering the contest.

Last Chance for WELLalarm Giveaway!

We're drawing a name today for the WELLalarm Giveaway at the end of the week. On Friday we'll announce the winner! There's still time to enter the contest. Just leave a comment here.

WELLalarm™ in the Community

This month we are participating in an Avon Breast Cancer Foundation fundraiser! Kristen Manolis of MCP (Manolis & Co. Productions, LLC) is teaming up with Gretchen Carlson, Fox News anchor and former Miss America, and Emme, supermodel, TV personality, author, lecturer, clothing designer, women’s advocate and cancer survivor, for this event. It will be held in Greenwich, Connecticut on November 20. For more information, please contact Liz Tetu or Sarah Bamford at MCP (203) 340-2130.

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