Child ID Ideas?

[ncmuir]

We have a Petsmart "Dog Tag" that goes on my nephew's belt loop. It's on a ring that goes around 4 or 5 times, so it won't fall off.

 

[Cool-Beans]

If I were going to ID a kid, I'd probably write my cell phone number and the cell # of the person I was with on the edge of the top of their foot (where the laces aren't rubbing all day) and tell them that if I got lost to find a staff person or a mom with kids and ask her to call that number. I'd go over what Disney People are.

And I'd go over and over it with the kid. What do you do if I get lost? "Find a Disney person or a mom with kids." What do you tell them? "My mom got lost. She said that if she got lost I should show you my foot." What do you show them? "My foot." What do you do when you're worried about me? "Find a Disney person or a mom with kids." What do you tell them? "My mom got lost. She said that if she got lost I should show you my foot." What do you check? "My foot."

And I'd always, always phrase it as ME getting lost, not them. Easier for a kid to think you're lost than they are. That way, they aren't freaking out, "Oh GOD! I'm lost! I'm scared! What do I do?! Oh, noooo!" They're more like, "Oh, no. Mom got lost. She said she might get lost. Now what do I do? Oh, jeez. I have to show someone my foot."

I'd write my parent's or in-law's number on the other foot so that they could talk to the kid and reassure them that they were okay...and talk to the Disney people in the event that our cell's weren't working to help locate us.

That way, it is out of sight. Can't get lost. Won't rub off.

 

[grumpalina]

great thread!!! I love these ideas! i'm torn between the silicone bracelets and the roadID.

 

[spicemom]

Thanks for the great ideas everyone! I just ordered the bracelets

 

[nenner1]

Last time we were in the parks, we saw quite a few kids with a piece of paper pinned to the back of their shirt with all their info on it...on the *outside* of the shirt.

I certainly don't recommend that, b/c not only is all the info clearly legible for everyone to read, one poor little boy had one written in marker...and had gone on Splash Mountain and the marker had run and it was all over his shirt.

I had never seen that before, and just thought I would mention it, in case anyone is doing that (but inside the shirt) not to use marker that might run, smear, or smudge.

 

[mygirl]

photo of kids in the morning (so we can be sure, if needed, exactley what they are wearing).
we also have them wear an ID "bracelet" - more like a velcro band. it is bright blue, waterproof, and the outside says "ID INSIDE". there is an actual slot inside for a slim ID card (also waterproof). we wrote their name, mommy and daddy's names, our cell #'s, and our resort. we also rehersed with DD3 what to do if she found herself without us. we coached her on finding a "mommy with a strolller" - and told her to say that she needed help finding mommy and daddy - and to show her ID. she, of course, also knew her full name, our names, and which "disney world house" was hers...

while we need to take every precaution and prepare our kids, this stuff still gives me the chills thinking about it .

 

[mygirl]

We got my daughter an adjustable band from id inside, http://www.id-inside.com. She likes it because she can wear it on her wrist or ankle. She knows to tell a CM that our numbers are written on the strip inside the outer band. It seems fairly sturdy and I had very good customer service from them. I think I'll be buying some more as gifts for my nieces and nephews before their next trip.

we got ours from here, as well! very satisfied with these!!

 

[2002Disneybride]

I used this website for our last trip (found it by reading these boards) and was very satisfied with them. They are the silicone bands similiar to the Lance Armstrong Live Strong bands. My girls wore them around their ankles for the entire trip. They are waterproof making them perfect. We had engaved on them IF FOUND CALL 1234567890 or 0987654321. We used mine and my husbands cell phone numbers. You can order one or as many as you need. Well worth the $1.99 each! Loved it!!
http://www.shanrene.com/custom-wristband-tool.php

HTH!

Thanks I just ordered some for my kiddos!

 

[OKW Lover]

No reason to spend extra money on any of those specialized tags. Just take the tag off one of your pieces of luggage and attach it to a belt loop.

 

[NicMelMom]

We used the Who's Shoes ID this past week and I thought they worked great. I think all the other ideas would work just as well, too. The Who's Shoes are very sturdy.

Our daughter is 3. We did tell her to look for another mommy with children, or a person with a white badge. We also used the phrasing "if mommy & daddy get lost". We also had her carry a whistle in her beltbag. We told her to stand still and blow really loud if we got separated (she decided not to wear her beltbag though, so that wouldn't have worked).

Thank goodness we didn't have to put any of this to use.

 

[kkwis2]

PHefner Thanks for the awesome tip on the bracelets. My son (6) is VERY picky about what is attached to him (hates name tags, etc.). I just showed these to him on the website and he is very excited about picking one out and wearing it when we go!

Great tips everybody! Did any of you tear up just thinking about the "what ifs"?

 

[Kcross3625]

As mentioned before on this thread, writing your cell phone number on them is simple and effective.

My sister took her 6 kids to WDW last month and wrote her cell phone number of the inside of each child's arm. Sure enough, one of the boys became separated from the group and did what we was told. He went and found a cast member and told them he was lost and showed them the phone number. The CM was able to phone my sister and let her know he was alright and where to pick him up. Unfortunately, by the time DSis got there, her son had told the CM that his mom smokes, dyes her hair and yelled at his dad that morning. So be careful, your child may end up telling all your family secrets. LOL

Kim