How many of you "tag" your kids with info in case they get lost?

[DRS_Are_Best]

I know I already responded to this thread, but I just want to reiterate that "tagging" our kids may be thought of as an easy way out by some -- or others may feel that it's totally not necessary. And I absolutely and truly hope that they are right. However, most of us have fire insurance on our homes. We hope and pray that we never need to use it, but we'd be foolish to take the chance and not be prepared for the possibility.

Therefore, with that in mind, I will "tag" my kids for as long as there is ANY possibility of them getting lost and having problems getting found again (they have to prove they will remember not only my cell number, but the emergency plan that we develop). Chances are, that means tagging them until they're teenagers.

 

[star sweeper]

We are giong with two 2-year-olds in 2 weeks and definitely plan to tag them. My children are not very verbal yet so there is no way they could articulate who they are, etc. and I know the stimulation of WDW may draw them to wander away at any moment to something that catches their attention. We've also heard some of the playground areas have multiple entrances which can make it easy for them to disappear if we get distracted for a second. I'm making my own driver's license-type laminated cards with a head shot and their statistics to give to CMs in case one of them goes missing, as well as, buying dog tags to attach to clothing. We also plan to take a photo before we leave for the parks each day.

We will likely do this for several years. I know others disagree, but we feel strongly about doing whatever we can to prevent potential problems--whether for the kids, our home, or anything else. After 9-11, we sat down as a couple and planned what we should do in case of a similar attack in our city, where to meet up out of state, what to grab before you go, what should always be in the trunk as supplies in case of emergencies. Will something like that happen in our city, not likely, but if it does we are prepared--that gives us peace of mind.

 

[tam626]

I got one of the ones for pets & put it on his shoe.

 

[HappyPeach]

I ordered silicone bracelets from wristbandsnow.com. I put DS's first name and DH and my cell phone numbers.

I'm not overly worried about his name being visible for a few reasons. First, the bracelet is on his ankle. Second, the writing is just debossed in the same color as the bracelet (so it doesn't stand out like a different color would.) Last, I put it "upside down" on his ankle so the writing is a smidge harder to read. I'm afraid that if DS was lost, he would be crying so much that he wouldn't even be able to choke out his name. He's 3 and speaks very well but is shy and sensitive.