How to Print Kids ID Cards at Home

In the United States, a child goes missing every 40 seconds. A child ID is an important tool used to aid law enforcement officers in locating a missing child. During a crisis, you cannot rely on memory alone for information about a child's weight or height, and it is frequently too time consuming to search for recent photos and information. The ability to print child IDs at home allows parents to have updated information and photographs at their fingertips.

Instructions

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      Go to the child ID site (see resource). This child ID site allows you to upload a picture of your child, enter your child's personal information, and print ID cards using your own printer.

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      Select "Browse." A dialog box will pop up with files from your computer. Select the folder where your child's picture is located. Right click on the picture file and click "Open."

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      Select three different card designs. Left click over each design you want. You should see each card design you click appear to the right. Click "Next" when done.

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      Enter your child's information. Enter your child's name, gender, date of birth, height, weight, parent names, and two phone numbers to call in case of an emergency.

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      Crop the photo of your child. Hold your mouse cursor over the picture and a slider icon will appear. Use the slider by right clicking to adjust the photo to center the head and shoulders of your child. Click "Next" to preview your design.

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      Select "Checkout" to proceed to the payment page.

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      Complete your billing information. Enter you email address, shipping information, and payment method. Select "Process Order."

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      Select "Print Order" and a dialog box will pop up with various printer options from your computer. Specify the printer in the dialog box by right clicking on the printer you want to use to print from your computer.

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      Cut child ID. Laminate the child ID to preserve color and maintain the integrity of the card. Lamination can be done for relatively low cost at a Kinko's or other copy shop.

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