Child GPS Tracking Devices: Not sure if this is the proper section to post this, but... JUST GETTING STARTED and need help, information, experience on Child GPS tracking devices.

DIRTY HARRY Loc: Hartland, Michigan

Not sure if this is the proper section to post this, but...
JUST GETTING STARTED and need help, information, experience on Child GPS tracking devices. Nugget, my 8 year old Down Syndrome granddaughter, is very mobile, quick, and is a runner. WE have been advised to look into a Child GPS tracking device; however, really have no idea on how or where to get started. Last week she got away from her paternal grandparents and ran into a corn field and it took over an hour and about 20 people to find her. If she to get lost at an event, park, or etc. she would not be able to tell anyone her last name, address, etc. It's a bit scary.
My question is do any of you have any experience or knowledge with these devices? Any first hand information would be most welcome.
Thanks.

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PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Perhaps her doctor could give you some advice on this Harry.

Don

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I stuck an airtag in my car to be able to find it in large parking lots. Airtags seem to work for me (tracking via my iPhone) but the battery has to be replaced probably annually. It's not an expensive battery and it's pretty easy to replace. They come with a little leather strap so you can tie them onto something.

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

I have no idea. sorry. but Nugget is one of MY favourite people. I love to see her here!

SteveR Loc: Michigan

What a beautiful little girl.

I think I can help you. My youngest grandson loves to play. He's nine now, but about six months ago his Mom thought he was outside playing with friends but when she went to look for him she couldn't find him. She looked all over and still couldn't find him. Turns out he'd gone to one of his friend's homes. He eventually showed up but not until he'd scared everybody. The next day he had what appeared to be a watch on his wrist but it was an apple tracking device.

It's too late for me to contact my daughter to get the exact description, but I can tomorrow if you're interested.

eabake Loc: New Hampshire

DIRTY HARRY wrote:

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Contact www.Angelsense.com online. they are great have a very good system for kids.
Ted

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

She is just adorable, I always love her photos and hope you find exactly what is needed.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I guess you've ruled out the injectable kind they use for dogs.😋

Keeping any kind of electronic device with a child 24/7 seems like an impossibility.

pbearperry Loc: Massachusetts

Nugget is a real Cutie Pie.

neillaubenthal

DirtFarmer wrote:

I stuck an airtag in my car to be able to find it in large parking lots. Airtags seem to work for me (tracking via my iPhone) but the battery has to be replaced probably annually. It's not an expensive battery and it's pretty easy to replace. They come with a little leather strap so you can tie them onto something.

Depends on where she gets lost…an AirTag relies on other iPhones to report its location encrypted to Apple and thence to you. If no iPhones are near (don’t know if Android phones will report the data to Apple) then all Find My will show you is the last known position. Amazon shows a number of alternatives for tracking child via GPS…but most/all will require a subscription to be paid. But for a non verbal fast child you want to track…sounds like a subscription is just the price of the safety.

Alternatively…give her an Apple Watch with cellular and as long as she is within cell signal range it will report back to Find My just fine. Of course…she will have to unlock it via the passcode every time she puts it on.

butchsphoto Loc: KENOSHA,WI.

Many years ago I used a device for my Downs son and it worked great today he is 52 works 2 jobs , I am sure with today’s technology there are some great GpS units for kids. Good luck and stay possitive

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

butchsphoto wrote:

Many years ago I used a device for my Downs son and it worked great today he is 52 works 2 jobs , I am sure with today’s technology there are some great GpS units for kids. Good luck and stay possitive

Maybe something could be inserted into a shoe.

Many years ago, I was driving along a highway, and I saw an old man walking. I turned around and went back to him. He was lost, so I offered him a ride. I don't know how, but he was finally able to find his house. He was living with his daughter's family, and they were in a panic over his disappearance. This was in the early 1960s, long before tracking electronics were available.