This GENIUS Tech Product Is For Parents Worried About Ever Losing Their Kids
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While my 11-month-old baby hasn't mastered — or done anything close to mastering — the art of walking yet, I know that milestone isn't far off. And with walking comes a whole host of fun adventures and memories to be had. But with walking, unfortunately, also comes the very real fear many parents have that their children might accidentally wander off one day.
That's why one of the latest in baby tech devices is particularly exciting. The winner of this year's Babylist Best in Baby Tech Awards at CES, Jiobit ($100, plus $13/monthly), is the leading the way in tracking technology for families. It's an incredibly small and lightweight tracking device that can be worn on a child's belt loop, shoelace, or even hidden inside of a shirt. It syncs to an adult's phone so that they can track their kid anywhere — no distance limits!
"Parents like to keep their kids close in public crowded places, and Jiobit is an extra precaution and peace of mind for them," Lindsay Slutzky, CMO of Jiobit, told POPSUGAR. But the use goes far beyond just finding peace of mind in crowded places. "Many of our users are kids and adults with a special need, and for them this type of tech is a must have. Many children with autism have a tendency to [run away], so this can be a life saver."
See more of it in action!
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Great Battery Life
The Jiobit ($100. plus $13/monthly) lasts between seven and 30 days on single charge.
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Plenty of Attachments to Make Wearing It Easy
There are various attachments that make wearing it on backpacks or shoe straps a breeze. "It's really dependent on the child, but for the most part we see it attached to waistbands or belts — it can go on very securely and can then be covered up," Slutzky noted.
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There's No Distance Limit
The product uses a number of different radios (BT, WiFi, cellular, and GPS) to enable parents to track from anywhere. And there are no distance limits, either. "Real-time (ride-share-like) tracking is really important to many parents, especially those who have young kids traveling to school on a bus," Slutzky added.
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Parents Love It
"Parents love how small and lightweight it is, especially those parents of children with special needs who have sensory sensitivity. Parents are able to hide the Jiobit on them without them knowing," Slutzky said.