If your child has a condition that requires wearing medical alert ID bracelets, you know it can be really difficult to convince her to wear her ID. In many cases, she simply may not want to "stand out" from her peers; in other contexts such as when participating in sports, it may be inconvenient if not downright unsafe to wear a medical alert ID bracelet. Fortunately for her, there are plenty of other styles to choose from these days: here's a quick look at just a few.

Dog tags - Dog tags look like real military ones, but they can be custom-engraved with all of your child's medical emergency information. They can be worn as a necklace, or attached to a belt or gym bags and come in regular or mini sizes.

Shoe tags - Medical alert tags that can be threaded through and tied to shoe laces are excellent choices for small children as well as for non-communicative senior citizens. They are secure and come in bright colors so that they will be immediately noticed by emergency personnel if needed.

Zipper tags - Zipper tags can be easily attached to parkas when going skiing, or to any article of clothing that has a zipper. Their design allows them to be worn as a necklace tag too.

Temporary tattoos - If you have a small child who tends to lose everything you put on him, or if you just want a little extra peace of mind, temporary tattoos can be affixed to the back of his hand and they cannot be washed off. They come in designs for autism, diabetes, and food allergies and are a great alternative when any kind of jewelry simply won't do.