a human baby identification system including identification bracelets for attachment to the wrist or ankle of a baby , each of the identification bracelets including a pocket portion for receipt of an identification card , an identification number imprinted on the bracelets , a flexible fastening strap connected to the pocket portion having a plurality of ratchet teeth thereon , a sleeve for enclosing a portion of the strap , and a hollow latch assembly for receiving and securing the flexible fastening strap around the wrist or ankle of the baby , the latch assembly having a locking cam which engages the ratchet teeth to enable the fastening strap to be moved in one direction only to tighten the fastening to prevent the fastening strap from being loosened on the baby .