Keeping Track

While I’ve never been a devoted user of Facebook, I do occasionally log on to keep up with family and friends. I’ve also discovered that a lot of useful tips get passed on through social media, including this one for finding a lost child when at a major public event.

Next time you’re at an amusement park, fireworks spectacular, parade or other event where kids can easily separate from parents, write your cell phone number on the child’s arm and cover it with liquid bandage. This provides an easy way for authorities to get in touch to let you know that your child is safe and where he or she can be found.

This can also be done with a bracelet or necklace, or the tactics can be combined to ensure that your child can be identified after wandering away. If you have additional tips for keeping track of your kids, share them in the comments and the best get a mention in a later post. 

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5 Responses to Keeping Track

Paul wrote:
August 11, 2013

They make aerosol instant bandage that would do the job without smearing the ink

James Ness wrote:
July 12, 2013

They make some pretty effective tracking tools for kids to use. Look under the dork hash tag where that kind of stuff discussed.

Ken wrote:
July 11, 2013

Here's another tip. When you're heading out to an event, snap a quick photo of the kids with your cell phone camera. Not only do you have a current photo to show authorities, but it can be shared electronically and it shows what clothes the kids are wearing that day.

Jason Lexington wrote:
July 10, 2013

An interesting idea. Liquid badage is made of alcohol, which smears ink. I guess you just made it up without trying it? It sounds good.

Mike Bates wrote:
July 10, 2013

I have key chains with my company name and phone number on them. I fasten it to my daughter when we go out.