Keeping track of young children in a crowd can be a daunting task for some parents. It only takes a split second for a small child to walk away and get lost in the crowd. And once they're out of sight, finding them can be a nerve-wracking task.
A video that has become a viral phenomenon offers an infallible remedy for this type of situation. Although only available to those who have Airtag, the device designed by Apple to locate objects. In this case, people.
Shared by Carolina McCauley on Instagram, the video shows a special insole for children's shoes that has a space designed to house an AirTag. You simply put on the AirTag, pair it with your phone, cut the insole to fit your child's shoe size, and slide it inside. Just like that, you have a super discreet and safe way to know your little one's location at all times.
If you get separated from your child while carrying an AirTag, all you have to do is access the "Find" app on your phone and you'll get a map that will take you directly to their location.
Other parents have shared similar tricks that have gone viral, like one mom who makes her young daughter wear an AirTag on a bracelet or on the tongue of her sneakers.
"It helps me feel like I have more control over the situation. As a mother, my top priority is her safety, as well as her ability to have some independence," Brooke King told Good Morning America. It's a great trick, because as anyone with a small child knows, they are much faster and smarter than they look.
What makes the shoe insole special is that it is not obvious; If your child is taken by a stranger, the kidnapper will not be able to see him or take him away. No one wants to plan for that type of scenario, but this is an extra layer of protection that can be valuable if you need it.
Apple's AirTags, initially designed to track lost items, are finding unexpected use in the lives of parents concerned about their children's safety. Although no one wants to imagine a situation where their child is in danger, having tools like AirTags to keep them safe can be a valuable resource in critical moments.
