Child identification kit components
The staples of most children's id kits are a photo, description, DNA and ink fingerprint gathering supplies and an id card, or some variation of these elements. The Life-Prints child identification kit uses most of these tools, but instead of DNA, relies most heavily on digital fingerprinting for identifying children. That's because sending out digital fingerprints and matching missing children to those prints is the speediest process for identifying someone. In a worst-case scenario, using only DNA methods, such as the hair or saliva sample kits provided in many other child safety product packages, can result in an expensive and lengthy laboratory testing process and an agonizing wait for parents.
Back up your child safety product
That being said, it is still not a bad idea to keep DNA samples as a backup to any child identification kit. Although it may sound a little gruesome to collect DNA from children, it is actually extremely simple - you just wait for the right opportunities. If you want a sample or two to keep on hand as a complement to your Life-Prints child safety product, kids rarely fail to produce them. The next time your youngster loses a tooth and leaves it under his or her pillow for the "Tooth Fairy" to collect, keep it. Removing a band-aid from a cut? Keep it. Or, rather than throw out that old toothbrush, keep it instead. Even Kleenex tissues provide great DNA samples, as long as you're not too squeamish about it. Whatever method you choose, just store the sample in the freezer inside a plastic bag.