Safety tips for keeping children w/group

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Safety tips for keeping children w/group
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Sat, 03-17-2007 - 1:35pm

The reason why I used the blushing icon is I don't really know how to start this post with out coming across like a freak. One of my mommy issues is a stranger abduction. I realize that it is more likely that my kids will be distracted by the uber amount of shinny things and then start following a different pair of legs as we are walking. But does anyone have some tips for keeping the kids with the group and me relaxed?

I have heard about everyone wearing the same shirts, but I am very open to other ideas. I know they don't want people wearing bags like backpacks and fanny packs on the rides, but what about a vest with pockets? That way we wouldn't necessarily be in the same shirts but look enough alike for the kids to easily find me if they look away.

My family will be DH and I, a 7, 5, 2.5 year old and 7 month old and we are going in February. There will be many other family members going but we won't always be together.

What we do now if we are in a very busy place is I have long straps that hang off my baby back pack carrier (we call them duck straps because we look like a family of ducks walking) but I don't think that will work well in DW.

Liza in WI
Mommy to Samantha, Travis, Eva and #4 due 7/6ish
Wife since 1999

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Registered: 05-11-2003
Sat, 03-17-2007 - 1:50pm
I was worrying about my kids getting lost too as they are old enough to not be attached to me in some way or in a stroller.

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 03-17-2007 - 1:53pm

We haven't been there yet, but I asked the same question not too long ago.

Cathie

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Sat, 03-17-2007 - 2:46pm
I found this great ID bracelet (recommended by someone on this site!) and have used it on DD since our first Disney trip when DD was 2 (she's 4 now and has been 3x). Here is the link http://www.id-inside.com/
I've also taught her that if she gets lost to look for a mommy with kids, tell her she's lost and that her mommy's phone number is in her bracelet. I also told her to stay where she is, don't move and to yell for me as loud as she can.
HTH!
Debbie
Florida
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Registered: 09-15-2005
Sun, 03-18-2007 - 12:53am

Hi Liza. I think we all share this concern.

Val, Co-CL Disney Vacations

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 03-18-2007 - 8:12am

The ID bracelets are a great idea.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 03-18-2007 - 3:52pm

One tip I found extremely helpful, especially with younger kids - assign each child to a specific family member.

Rebecca