Electronic anti-lost child device

[luckycharms2010]

I went to Disneyland when I was two and got lost. In fact a CM had to bring me to the lost child place, my mom searched frantically for me with my 3 siblings in tow. so when I told my mom we are going to DL in July with 3 young children she had a mini meltdown.

My mom insists that I need something like this - and I'm honestly considering getting one just to appease her. You can set the safe distance up to 82 feet away.

Has anyone ever actually felt the need to use something like this?

 

[brookies_mommy]

I went to Disneyland when I was two and got lost. In fact a CM had to bring me to the lost child place, my mom searched frantically for me with my 3 siblings in tow. so when I told my mom we are going to DL in July with 3 young children she had a mini meltdown.

My mom insists that I need something like this - and I'm honestly considering getting one just to appease her. You can set the safe distance up to 82 feet away.

Has anyone ever actually felt the need to use something like this?

I didn't when I went, and wont this time. But with 3 small kids, and Andy in a wheel chair.. you pretty much will have the responsibility of rounding the kids and keeping them together.. so for the price and the peace of mind.. it may not be a bad idea

 

[luckycharms2010]

I didn't when I went, and wont this time. But with 3 small kids, and Andy in a wheel chair.. you pretty much will have the responsibility of rounding the kids and keeping them together.. so for the price and the peace of mind.. it may not be a bad idea

very true... maybe I'll do it and try it the first day and if it makes like more difficult then we wont do it the next day.

 

[squidlet]

I know this sounds cynical, but I don't know if I would trust a $1 device to keep a child from getting lost.

 

[Raindown]

I saw a parent having a melt down right before the parade. Apparently, they had lost their child. I also saw a lost child wandering around the hub before the fireworks began. A person I was with moved in to assist but people were already on it. Luckily, I don't have to worry about such things.

I have seen a lot of parents use a color matching scheme. It also helps to take a photo of your child with what they are wearing. If anyone asks what they look like, there you have it. I guess there could be worse places to lose a child.

 

[glendalais]

Honestly, I have to wonder what exactly it was. This is the message I get when I try to view it on eBay.

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I'm imagining some sort of shock collar or something .

 

[Albort]

its only good for 0-25meters. Isnt much. I think ur better off with writing your # and name on the kids shirt for someone to call and instruct your kids to tell a cast member that he/she is lost and the phone # can be found here on the T shirt.

 

[skiingfast]

My mom insists that I need something like this - and I'm honestly considering getting one just to appease her. You can set the safe distance up to 82 feet away.

If you let you child get 82 feet away from you at DL, start looking for a CM, they will find you child before you will, you already lost your child and a beeping piece of plastic isn't going to help.

You can buy avalanche transcievers if you want something that will help find a child you can't see. Of course you will need two. The one below has an average price.

http://www.bing.com/shopping/Ortovo..."o"+docid="475D3D8E385C6366864B"]&wf=Commerce

For free, advice--Being a good parent means paying attention to your children.

 

[DavisDisneyTrip]

Hello! long time reader. first time member/poster!

I had looked at a few things like that. But decided that it would probably be more trouble than it's worth.

My mom had 5 little ones. And used something similar to this.(I actually remember wearing this.) And Since I was one of the "oldest" she would usually strap one end on me and the other on the stroller or grocery cart. Way back then the bracelets were velcro and had one of those plastic springy-slinky-keychain type things. This newer version looks much nicer!

We only have two kids. So two kids to two adults is a pretty good ratio. But I still want one. I figure it will be nice that I can hold dd's hand and walk but if she decides to let go or I need my hand for something else, she wont be going anywhere.

Anyway here's the link.

Ok well, it wont let me post the link. I guess I'm too new. It's called a KinderKord. Even if you dont want to wear it. you could always attach it to a stroller.

 

[LisaCat]

my sis in law uses something called "SafteyTat" on her twins. I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link, but it's safetytat dot com.

 

[Funball]

I went to Disneyland when I was two and got lost. In fact a CM had to bring me to the lost child place, my mom searched frantically for me with my 3 siblings in tow. so when I told my mom we are going to DL in July with 3 young children she had a mini meltdown.

My mom insists that I need something like this - and I'm honestly considering getting one just to appease her. You can set the safe distance up to 82 feet away.

Has anyone ever actually felt the need to use something like this?

uh no. its' not as bad at electronica as you think. just hold your kids hand in the dancing crowd and around strangers! there is area's away from the DJ booth that a family can go an just dance with there little ones with out being disturbed by the tweens and teens at electronica

 

[Mugglemama]

We've been in the parks many, many times, with 4 kids (sometimes 3, before the youngest was born). We've never even come CLOSE to losing one of them.

The kids you have listed in your siggie...will they all be going on this trip? If so, the 1 and 3 year olds will likely be in a stroller, yes? If you're really worried (or if any of the kids in your group are prone to running off), get one of those slinky-cord things another poster suggested, and just keep any kid(s) who won't be in a stroller connected to either you, their Dad, or the stroller at all times when walking.

Also, if you're really worried, get each of your kids matching T-shirts in a bright color for each day of the trip, so that you can spot them easier.

My personal opinion is that it's paramount to keep hold of all very young children in some fashion at all times in a place like Disneyland. In your case, 2 in a stroller and 1 attached by either a slinky-cord thing or by simply holding her hand at all times, would do the job.

If a kid 5 or under has been unattended to such a degree that they've been able to run even ten feet away in a super busy venue like Disneyland, then the adults in the group should not be taking them to places like that. It's not just about abductions, etc. Kids that small could EASILY be seriously injured if they ran into the exit of a ride in Fantasyland or something. There are also places in the park where a kid could drown, or suffer a serious fall. If two parents can't, for whatever reason, physically keep hold of all of the very young kids in their group in some manner, then maybe Disneyland is a destination better left for when the kids are older.

 

[Amariel]

We tried a device like this for my youngest on a camping trip recently - I was disappointed. It claims long range, but in reality we couldn't get a signal unless he was close enough that we knew where he was anyway. We didn't bring it with us to Disneyland - wasn't worth it. I know there are times when kids wander (my youngest is a big one) but we mainly have tried to keep him in the stroller as much as possible, and dress him in bright yellow shirts.

 

[luckycharms2010]

Wow, thank you for all the replies.

I hadn't thought it would be necessary to get such a device, but started to consider it when my mom told me about when I was two. I'm sure I had heard the story before but I couldn't remember.
Anyways, the concern is that my DH will be in a wheel chair and the one year old will for sure be in the stroller the majority of the trip... but my three year old hates being in the stroller. I'm sure once her feet are hurting she'll want to be in it more. I have never lost my children before, and I don't expect it to happen... but it was just a precaution I was/am considering... although I like the idea better of having our cell phone number posted on them somewhere.

 

[lcasa]

I'd be worried it would give you a false sense of security! Back when my 14 year old was a toddler I always used a 'leash' - just a cute vest type thing on him with a band that tied to my wrist ( as some others have mentioned). Low tech - and some people glare at you -- but who cares? You know they won't get far away and yet they have the adventure of walking around and exploring - esp in Toontown where there are fun things to experiment with. My mom used one with me ( not cute back then).
At least one place still has them:
http://www.smallplanetkids.com/

 

[brookies_mommy]

Wow, thank you for all the replies.

I hadn't thought it would be necessary to get such a device, but started to consider it when my mom told me about when I was two. I'm sure I had heard the story before but I couldn't remember.
Anyways, the concern is that my DH will be in a wheel chair and the one year old will for sure be in the stroller the majority of the trip... but my three year old hates being in the stroller. I'm sure once her feet are hurting she'll want to be in it more. I have never lost my children before, and I don't expect it to happen... but it was just a precaution I was/am considering... although I like the idea better of having our cell phone number posted on them somewhere.

Last time I went there were major suggestions that I read. Thats one of the reasons I love the DIS.. One of them was to take a picture every day of your child. Another was to write in perm marker on them a phone number, talk to the child about that and let them know if they are lost show it to someone.

 

[luckycharms2010]

Last time I went there were major suggestions that I read. Thats one of the reasons I love the DIS.. One of them was to take a picture every day of your child. Another was to write in perm marker on them a phone number, talk to the child about that and let them know if they are lost show it to someone.

I wonder if there is some sort of medical type bracelet for kids that I could just write the number on... hmmm ...
Well almost time to get off of work and go home...so I'll be back later for more suggestions.

 

[brookies_mommy]

I wonder if there is some sort of medical type bracelet for kids that I could just write the number on... hmmm ...
Well almost time to get off of work and go home...so I'll be back later for more suggestions.

you could always make one. Things Remembered does engraving so you could make them bracelets and have them engraved with a phone number.. or the dog tag machines they have at pets mark.. you could make one of those and just fancy it up.

 

[kailuagirl]

I've used the backpack lease type thing for my DD3 when she was younger and it worked great, even used it at DLR when she was 2. Your 3 year old might surprise you and sit in the stroller for most of DL, at least that's what my DD just did last month and never wants to sit in it at home.

You are going to have your hands full with the 3 kids and your DH in a wheelchair. Even your 5 year old has to be watched like a hawk, my niece is 5 and wonders more than my 3 year old.

Good luck, I'd figure out some type of system, I like the matching shirts, names and phone #'s on them, you can't be to careful at Disneyland or anywhere else.

 

[luckycharms2010]

I've used the backpack lease type thing for my DD3 when she was younger and it worked great, even used it at DLR when she was 2. Your 3 year old might surprise you and sit in the stroller for most of DL, at least that's what my DD just did last month and never wants to sit in it at home.

You are going to have your hands full with the 3 kids and your DH in a wheelchair. Even your 5 year old has to be watched like a hawk, my niece is 5 and wonders more than my 3 year old.

Good luck, I'd figure out some type of system, I like the matching shirts, names and phone #'s on them, you can't be to careful at Disneyland or anywhere else.

DD has the monkey backpack leach somewhere... well I know where the backpack is... not so sure on the tail/leach part. That is a good option for her, but I'm sure once her feet get tired she'll want to sit in the stroller.