Child's Name On Mickey Ears Hat?

[marymac123]

I don't let our DD4 wear shirts with her name on them because you never know who's gonna call her over. I know to hide her i.d. tag w/our cell #s & her name on her clothing so that no one can just see her name... But, I don't know what to do with letting her pick her own ears when we get there??? She has asked about making hers w/ her name because she has seen my old wedding ears with my name on it.
She has an unusual name & is drawn to people who "magically" guess it. We have discussed not going to just anyone who knows your name but she is 4.

 

[Bearshouse]

We will be going on our first trip to DWD in December and we deceided to not have her name on her ears. I would think it is just a personal choice.

Hope this helps
Bearshouse

 

[momma2minnie]

I understand what you are saying. I have decided that on DD5's booksack I will have her initials monogrammed on it instead of her first name. Maybe you could do this if she really wants them personalized.

 

[Octoberbabiesrus]

I have to say, It should be a null issue. Keep your eyes on her, its a horridly busy place.

We put our childrens names, no one talked to them, or called them over.

 

[marymac123]

Initials! Great Idea! Thank You!!

 

[ms_missy66]

Unfortunately, they won't do initials. I believe they only do full, proper names.

If you're uncomfortable with her name on them, perhaps you can have her choose another set of ears that won't allow personalization. My older DD desperately wanted the wedding ears, which are on a headband and there is no room for a name. Problem solved!

Good luck!

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Do you refrain from calling your DD by her name when you are out in public? Anyone standing near you can overhear you refer to her by name. In my case, it's "Maggie, do you need to go to the bathroom?", "Maggie, do you want a drink of water?", "MAGGIE, STOP LICKING THAT DISGUSTING DIRTY HANDRAIL!" (Okay, she was three when I shouted that one. It wasn't a problem last year when she was 5.) But you get the picture. If someone wants to know her name for nefarious purposes, all they'd have to do is get in line at a ride behind your family and I'll bet they could pick it up. It's more important that you teach her not to go to a stranger and keep close tabs on her when you are out in public, at all times, not just at WDW.

I'm not telling you that your concerns are wrong or unfounded regarding the name on the mouse ears. I certainly understand it. I just wanted to present a different line of thinking.

 

[MineMail]

if it really bugs you, you can ask for a nickname instead of her real name or just get them plain with no personalization. Another option is to get them personalized (it's fun to watch) then leave it at Package Pickup for later.

When my kids were four, we bought the personalized ears at midday. They each wore them until they sat down on a ride, then the ears were tucked away in the backpack for the rest of the day, lol. (It's a beanie with two plastic circles riveted on; a little distracting to keep on.) The kids were thrilled to wear the ears getting off the airplane so Grandma/Grandpa could see them all decked out, but were just as happy to have Grandma hold onto them once the photo opp was over.

The ears resurface every couple of months for a few hours and are then returned to their shelf.


Love the "stop licking that..." post - I've been there.

 

[LWatson]

I agree w/ a nickname. We put our kids' names on them, and they didnt even want to wear them all day...they ended up put up. This time I'm thinking we might get something other than Mickey ears....Like the goofy pirate ear things. Like another person suggested try to get a set of minnie mouse ears headband for her.

 

[4HppyCamprs]

Do you refrain from calling your DD by her name when you are out in public? Anyone standing near you can overhear you refer to her by name. In my case, it's "Maggie, do you need to go to the bathroom?", "Maggie, do you want a drink of water?", "MAGGIE, STOP LICKING THAT DISGUSTING DIRTY HANDRAIL!" (Okay, she was three when I shouted that one. It wasn't a problem last year when she was 5.) But you get the picture. If someone wants to know her name for nefarious purposes, all they'd have to do is get in line at a ride behind your family and I'll bet they could pick it up. It's more important that you teach her not to go to a stranger and keep close tabs on her when you are out in public, at all times, not just at WDW.

I'm not telling you that your concerns are wrong or unfounded regarding the name on the mouse ears. I certainly understand it. I just wanted to present a different line of thinking.

That is what I was thinking too..I say my children's names a hundred times a day and anybody could pick it up. Plus people ask my son's name all the time and I am not sure I would feel comfortable telling him to A. ignore somebody asking him a direct question (in the company of his family of course. He has been told not to talk to strangers otherwise.) B. Lie C. what is C??? Tell them it is none of their business?? Not sure what else to do about that....I guess that is why we go with the much debateable practice of having him in a harness in busy places....*shrug* Either way hope you have a great visit

 

[TinkInPink]

Do you refrain from calling your DD by her name when you are out in public? Anyone standing near you can overhear you refer to her by name. In my case, it's "Maggie, do you need to go to the bathroom?", "Maggie, do you want a drink of water?", "MAGGIE, STOP LICKING THAT DISGUSTING DIRTY HANDRAIL!" (Okay, she was three when I shouted that one. It wasn't a problem last year when she was 5.) But you get the picture. If someone wants to know her name for nefarious purposes, all they'd have to do is get in line at a ride behind your family and I'll bet they could pick it up. It's more important that you teach her not to go to a stranger and keep close tabs on her when you are out in public, at all times, not just at WDW.

I'm not telling you that your concerns are wrong or unfounded regarding the name on the mouse ears. I certainly understand it. I just wanted to present a different line of thinking.

Agree 100%

at 4 she is more than old enough to know not to go with someone just 'cause they say her name. Get her name they will mean a whole lot more to her for a lot longer.

Our rule has always been talk with anyone you want to , go with no one. My kids have always been talkers and have learned some very interesting facts and have had great times talking to "strangers" in parks, restaurants, lines, airports, etc. It really serves them well when they are older and can converse easily with anyone,any age or gender.

 

[ms_missy66]

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty darn sure they only do proper names, no nicknames. No "Mike" or "Chris". It has to be Michael or Christopher.

 

[CLR4321]

I'd just get the name stitched on and not let her wear them around the parks, or if she doesn't mind, just go without. You could always get her name stitched on on the last day or 2nd to last if you stop off somewhere that stitches the hats.

 

[BabyFu18]

I'd say let her get her name personalized on the ears, I think that's half the point of getting them in the first place. My niece had her name put on some ears this year (she is 10, but also has an older pair with her name on it that she got when she was 4 years old). No one ever called her by her name aside from speaking characters and character handlers. This year, at Chef Mickey's she wore her personalized ears and thought it was the coolest thing when Minnie signed her book with her name and it made that a special autograph in her book. Just adding that in, because it was something special that she thought was really cool and that wouldn't have happened without those ears on.

It's up to you, but I think it'd be fine as long as you keep an eye on your daughter and continue to teach her not to walk away with a stranger and whatnot.

 

[Zeebs]

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty darn sure they only do proper names, no nicknames. No "Mike" or "Chris". It has to be Michael or Christopher.

If that is true that is just plain stupid, some people don't have a name short for....

Just because you are called Chris doesn't mean your name is actually Christopher. My SIL is called Sue it isn't short for anything.

Kirsten

 

[Tink_Or_Belle]

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty darn sure they only do proper names, no nicknames. No "Mike" or "Chris". It has to be Michael or Christopher.

nope my daughters Abby not Abigail and Joey not short for anything were both able to get their ears done. They would not do a "fake name" as we had the kindergarten class bear with us and wanted to get ears made for him they would not let us do his name (Butterscotch)

 

[geniegirl]

We put the year on our sons. I was worried about his name being out their too. I know I say his name over and over but its still a safety thing for me.

 

[wishtdream]

To the OP:
My kids had their names embroidered on several pairs of ears. No one tried to call them away from us. We do not allow our children to go off without us with their names on display for all to see, but when we are with them we continually call them by not only their given names but their nicknames as well there really is no difference. Danger lurks everywhereand I cant keep my kids in a bubble though sometimes I would like to.

also:
my sweet little darlings that loved picking out their ears in the store rarely wore them in the parks. In fact I sported a pretty purple pair with my DD's name on them for most of our trip last year because I was determined that someone should wear them.

 

[wishtdream]

I forgot to say : we brought a pair home for PopPop last year they had his name on them too. PopPop. YMMV