This pulls back the lancet so the tip is not exposed. Insert strip into meter, notches first and bowl side up. Move purple button back until it clicks. This cocks the lancet. Place side of finger over strip bowl.
Press release button to lance finger.
Apply large, hanging drop of blood to white wick. Result will appear on display. Younger kids might have a problem with it, but older kids shouldn't. The foil wrapped strips are easy to open, compared with foil wrapped strips from other meters. And while you must be careful handling the strips, as in most other meters, the CheckMate Plus strips are rugged and should hold up well in the hands of children.