Kid-tracking devices seem to be the next phase in wearables as LG launches the KizON wristband, which is intended to allow parents to keep an eye on their children remotely.
Designed with pre-school and primary school children in mind, the KizON has location tracking as well as a "One Step Direct Call" button that lets parents talk directly to their child, The Washington Post reported.
LG is launching the product in South Korea this week with plans to make it available in Europe and North America by the end of September.
KMS, a British company with a similar offering, has a device with a GPS chip to help parents pinpoint their child's location. The KMS device also has a barcode on the band with information including blood type, allergies and emergency contact numbers.
The KizON and similar tracking devices could be more problematic than beneficial, allowing for "helicopter parenting" instead of giving the child a chance to figure out the world, some experts say.
"A parent should never solely rely on a device alone. This will only give a false sense of security," Peter Bradley, director of services at the charity Kidscape, told BBC News.
"Children still need to be taught about dangers--particularly 'stranger danger'."
"There are ethical points to consider too--should a child be able to be traced as part of going about their daily lives? How can a child develop their own coping strategies knowing a parent is watching over them?"
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