Vacation Safety Tips
By Kay Green, http://www.mypreciouskid.com/
Copyright 2000-2010

You are going to Disneyland (or other vacation) with your children and want to make sure they are safe. We can help protect your children and give you peace of mind too.  Below are my favorite ideas for keeping your children safe while there.

Q: During summer vacation to Disneyland, I am concerned with keeping my children safe. What do you suggest I do if they get lost?

A: As concerned parents, there are several things we can do to protect our children at Disneyland or on vacation.

1. Have each child (ages 0-18) wear a physical ID at all times. (ID
bracelet, show tag or kids dog tags)

2. Play the “What if …” game with your children. If you ask my toddler,
“What if Mommy gets lost?” (they never think they are lost) she will tell
you, “Find another mommy, take off my shoe (or bracelet or scope) and ask
the mommy to call you!”

3. Make a game of remembering what color each of you is wearing to
Disneyland each day. If you are at a large group, wear matching T- shirts to
help identify your group.

4. Have a plan: If we get separated, stay where you are, and Mommy will find
you. If you are scared, ask another mommy to stay with you and call me.

5. Have a photo ID of each child in your wallet. In case of separation, you
have a photo and description to help others looking for the child. Each
adult with the group needs an ID card for each child..

6. Have multiple family contacts and telephone numbers in the glove box, in
your purse, in backpacks, on shoe stickers, on strollers, etc. Add numbers
for family members not traveling with you (grandma, sister, uncle, brother).
7. Every child and teen should carry an ID card with family contact numbers,
cell phone numbers plus a medical release signature. Put it in their wallet,
in their backpack and on their car seat and stroller.

8. Teach the child to drop to the ground and scream loudly, “He is not my
daddy/mommy. HELP!” if someone tries to take them.

9. If your child has a hard time traveling bring along a favorite toy or
lovie. That will make the vacation more pleasant for everyone.

10. Take your child’s photo on your camera phone as you enter the park each
day. If they get separated you know what they are wearing and can show the
photo.

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Articles written by Kay Green, Child Safety Expert, and Christian mom to Melissa 27, Jordan 25, Allison 22, Haley 10. Kay and Russell, her husband of 30 years live in rural Oregon. Kay’s first granddaughter Madison Kay was born December 2006. Twin grandsons Micah & Mason were born May 2009. Another grandchild is due in September 2010. Kay also owns http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Child Safety & Baby Gear Store. COPYRIGHT 2000-2010 My Precious Kid,  Kay Green. All rights reserved. Reprinting is only with this author’s box and copyright intact.