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Simple Safety Hack: DIY Emergency Contact Wristband for Kids
Whether you find yourself traveling near or far with your kiddos, you know how hard it can be to keep track of them in a huge crowd. Big crowds are alarming because we all know that no matter how careful you are and how much you try to watch your children, they can wander off in half a second. We are frequently out and about with the kids and whether our day is at Disney or Hersheypark or an expo like the auto show, there are so many opportunities for kids to become lost. Even the most well-behaved kiddo could easily get caught up looking at something that interests him, not realizing that his family continued walking ahead while he stopped for a closer look.
When you are loading up your beach bag, diaper bag, etc the next time, consider this helpful hack that we like to use in big-crowd situations, especially if your kids don’t have your cell phone number memorized.
Use Blank Tyvek Wristbands to Write Contact Info On In Case You Become Separated from Your Child
We saw this idea in place at a local even we attended last year. We thought the idea was so great, that when we got home we hopped right online and purchased a set of blank Tyvek wristbands to keep in our travel bag. We have used similar things before, including those temporary tattoos that contain your phone number on them. They are a great idea but we didn’t always have water or wipes on hand which were needed for application.
You can pick up an entire pack of these wristbands for just a few bucks.
When you need to use a wristband, simply write whatever info you desire on a band with a pen or Sharpie marker. Attach it to your kid’s wrist and you’re good to go. I typically write Landon’s name on the back and my phone number on the front of our band. You can leave the name off entirely if you are concerned about displaying your kid’s name. The Tyvek wristbands are waterproof so they are a great option for summer events including beach/boardwalk and waterparks.
Hopefully you won’t ever become separated from your child. I can tell you from experience, even a couple minutes of trying to locate a child who has masterfully flitted to another area of a waterpark despite your diligent watching, is sheer terror. Give them a small piece of identifying information would at least help someone locate you if your child asked for help.
What are some of your safety tips for traveling with small children?
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