Does anyone have a personal security alarm that they can recommend? Specifically for a teen?
I was looking at She's Birdie, but wonder if anyone has any suggestions from personal experience. DC's fear is that it will go off accidentally, so I am looking for something other than a simple button. We just need the sound and strobe, I am not interesting in pepper spray or a button that connects to a live person.
Thanks so much.
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One of the girls in the neighborhood had one and it went off in our house when the girls were baking cookies. Scared the crap out of everyone.
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That's what DC is afraid of happening...
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I have the Birdie. It’s not a button. You have to pull out the top. It’s loud as heck but I’m not nervous that it will just go off.
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Wow, I have never heard of the Birdie. It looks great and I am considering buying for both dd and I. Can you turn it off once you turn it on?
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Thank you SO MUCH. I just ordered one for me and one for DC. Now that we are out more and DC is more independent. Originally Posted by smilequeen
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Yes. They call it a key, but you pull the top off and it goes off. Put it back in and it is silent again. I’ve only practiced it but it seems good. I will carry it when I walk alone. Originally Posted by JustMe
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Thanks; I will be ordering some Birdies!
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Can I ask how much shipping was? You have to input everything before you can see the shipping cost. They are also sold on Amazon with prime so I may go that way if DD wants one. Thanks.
Wish it was a little smaller. For those of you who have one do you find it bulky?
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Last edited by Twin Mom; 07-30-2021 at 01:24 PM.
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I believe standard shipping was free; there were paid options for faster shipping. There was a 15% off coupon on the site when I ordered. Havent received it yet, so cant speak to the bulkiness. Originally Posted by Twin Mom
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