Best ID for toddler

[kayemgi]

We're heading to WDW in December with our 15-month old, and I'm debating about the best thing to do for her in the way of an ID in case she gets lost so that our phone numbers are clearly visible. I was considering the kid's version of Road ID, but it's costly and she'll outgrow it by our next trip if I get the size that won't fall off her wrist now. Or maybe one of those custom temporary tattoos would be better. Ideas and/or advice?

 

[msmama]

I got a dog tag and attached it to his shoes when my son was little.

 

[shm_helene]

We used a SafetyTat. Cheap, easy

 

[blackpearl77]

When my son was 2 for our trip I ordered one of those rubber bracelets and you can get words or numbers embossed on it. Like those rubber ones schools and events and charities hand out all the time. I had my cell phone number printed on it. I think total price was like $3. It was too big for his wrist so we wore in around his ankle and it didn't bother him at all. He wore crocs the whole time so I couldn't attach anything to his shoe laces. http://24hourwristbands.com

 

[rosedolph]

Does anyone know if cast members actually use the info to call parents?

 

[worm761]

Does anyone know if cast members actually use the info to call parents?

Highly unlikely. The protocol is to take a child to a specific spot and then wait for parents to inform someone the kid is missing and then take the parents to the kid. Unless they can see visibly reacting parents searching for said child.

Can you imagine if they lifted a shirt to see a tattoo or tape or something that someone would eventually say that their child was touched inappropriately and then sue? In a sue happy society they aren't going to touch your kid.

Edited to add: If you are staying onsite then they have your info in the kids magic band. I've never heard of anyone ever being phoned by Disney saying the child was found. I could be wrong but I doubt that I am.

 

[Kellina]

We're heading to WDW in December with our 15-month old, and I'm debating about the best thing to do for her in the way of an ID in case she gets lost so that our phone numbers are clearly visible. I was considering the kid's version of Road ID, but it's costly and she'll outgrow it by our next trip if I get the size that won't fall off her wrist now. Or maybe one of those custom temporary tattoos would be better. Ideas and/or advice?

I got Road ID's for my kids- I have one for myself too for when I'm running/ walking!
You can change the info plate onto a larger band as they get older! Honestly, they probably fit on any ol' silicone band!
Just my 2 cents if you are thinking of going that route!

 

[mzsarah10]

We used a dog tag on her shoe when my LO was 18 months.

 

[kayemgi]

I got Road ID's for my kids- I have one for myself too for when I'm running/ walking! You can change the info plate onto a larger band as they get older! Honestly, they probably fit on any ol' silicone band! Just my 2 cents if you are thinking of going that route!

Oh, I didn't know you could keep the plate and just change the band. That's good to know, thanks!

 

[kayemgi]

Highly unlikely. The protocol is to take a child to a specific spot and then wait for parents to inform someone the kid is missing and then take the parents to the kid. Unless they can see visibly reacting parents searching for said child.

Can you imagine if they lifted a shirt to see a tattoo or tape or something that someone would eventually say that their child was touched inappropriately and then sue? In a sue happy society they aren't going to touch your kid.

Edited to add: If you are staying onsite then they have your info in the kids magic band. I've never heard of anyone ever being phoned by Disney saying the child was found. I could be wrong but I doubt that I am.

I had read from a CM that they absolutely are not allowed to lift or shift any clothing on lost children, but if they can see the number clearly (like on a tattoo on their arm or a bracelet) that they will utilize the phone number. How true that is, I don't know, but I'd rather have the number visible and available just in case than not.

 

[jmccoy18]

Would having magic bands replace the need for this?