ID for a toddler that they will actually wear

[momsavealot]

Hi there! I know this is a stupid question. But how does the secret pick up code/word work? Do you tell your child not to go with anyone unless you say it or is taht info for the CM's use? Excuse me, but I'm just a little brain dead this morning - coffee hasn't kicked in yet! I like the idea and want to do it right!

 

[disneybridetobe]

Hi there! I know this is a stupid question. But how does the secret pick up code/word work? Do you tell your child not to go with anyone unless you say it or is taht info for the CM's use? Excuse me, but I'm just a little brain dead this morning - coffee hasn't kicked in yet! I like the idea and want to do it right!

I think that's what it means, my dad actually made 'parachute' our code word, 20-some years ago, and I knew not to go with anyone that didn't say the word! (Hope that's what she meant)

I need some coffee too...

 

[Sherry047]

I haven't read any of the other posts, sorry.

Just wanted to say that I wrote on an index card: If lost, call Sherry and my phone number.

I laminated it, hooked it with some yarn and safety pinned it to the back of her shirt.

It was cheap and I already owned all of the supplies.

I made about 6 of them incase I lost one or some of them got ruined. But I was able to use the same one every day.

 

[Renee845]

Could your write your name and # on the bottom or side of the crocs in permanent marker? I know you might not want to draw on the crocs but at least you know she will have them on her!

 

[tjmw2727]

Does Walmart have an engraving machine or are you talking about a plastic dog tag that you write on? I'm just wondering what I should look for in my Walmart. I like the shoe charm idea! Also, did you put the shoelace thru the charm? or tie it on some other way?

Yep its a machine, you choose the design and the lettering and the machine does the engraving. The machine is usually with the other vending machines like the "claw" etc. The dog tag has a metal loop like a charm would and the shoe lace goes through that. I put it a few holes down on the shoe and just leave it. For crocks or flip flops I just use a small zip tie (the kind you use for luggage). So I had a few made for each kid - one stays on the sneaker and the others alternate between the flip flop, crocks and the pull string or laces on the water shoes.

Last trip we saw a machine in DTD

TJ

 

[scouthawkk]

I think that's what it means, my dad actually made 'parachute' our code word, 20-some years ago, and I knew not to go with anyone that didn't say the word! (Hope that's what she meant)

I need some coffee too...

Yes. We have a designated word that only DS and us know (and 2 other people who are authorized to pick him up at school in case of an emergency). He knows that he is not to go with anyone, unless THEY can tell HIM the secret word. Even if they know his name (easy to pick up if they are around us for even a couple of minutes), and say that mommy or daddy sent them, or are looking for him, or whatever. If that person can't tell him the secret code word, he doesn't go...even if he thinks they look famaliar...not even with the next door neighbor, who he does know.

 

[crazykids]

We use bracelets called "ID Inside" for my children ages 2, 4, & 5. It's a velcro braclet that comes in pink or blue & has a pocket on the inside of the bracelet where you can write down all of the child's info. They are also waterproof, so they're good for the pools / waterparks too! I told my kids that it was a rule that they had to wear them if they wanted to go the parks & they all complied. The youngest was 20 months when I first started her out on these & she was the only one who fiddled w/ it so I attached it to a back beltloop on her shorts just as a precaution. All 3 kids wear them now w/ no problem - I think they're a great idea!

 

[Catkramer]

Oh wow! I love all of the ideas. We have the issue with having a child with autism. So we are very limited on what he will wear. Bracelets, stickets, tatoos, etc. Ugh. But I have the imagination of a freak and I am always afraid of giving out too much information about my child, if that make sense.

I know that if Kevin is lost, he can't tell them what his name is or who he belongs to. He barely talks at all. But I am also afraid if I stick a large sticker on the back of his shirt that he has autism and doesn't talk, please call us at ******** then he will be a target for someone who is looking for a child to abduct.

Our rule is if Caitlin, my 8 year old, gets lost. She is NOT to find a CM. She is to find another mommy with kids. Another mommy will know what to do and take her to a place where she is safe. They are every where and they will be happy to help her find help. I am so paranoid these days that even people in uniform are just not safe. Honestly, I trust Disney, they have to do back ground checks, etc and they have A LOT to loose if they ever have a problem with a CM. But we have just always told our daughter to find a mommy.

So maybe I should do the sticker thing on the back of my son's shirt and then still stick to the mommy thing with my daughter. I will keep watching for suggestions.

 

[tlbwriter]

Does Walmart have an engraving machine or are you talking about a plastic dog tag that you write on? I'm just wondering what I should look for in my Walmart.

Wal-Mart has an engraving machine, and pet stores (like Petsmart and Petco) do as well.

 

[Doogan]

Saw this on Extreme Makeover Home Edition and thought it looked pretty cool. It's a velcro strip that attaches to your child's shoes around their laces or it can go on sandles, etc. It looks like a pretty good idea.

 

[Manda]

Saw this on Extreme Makeover Home Edition and thought it looked pretty cool. It's a velcro strip that attaches to your child's shoes around their laces or it can go on sandles, etc. It looks like a pretty good idea.

Those were the first things I tried when my son was younger. I wasn't very happy with them. It made it hard to tie the laces and there's no good way to attach them to Crocs or anything like that. When he wore Crocs, I had to make sure he was in shorts with belt loops, so I could hang it on those instead. They also are kinda big on tiny toddler shoes.

 

[Ducky4Disney]

Our rule is if Caitlin, my 8 year old, gets lost. She is NOT to find a CM. She is to find another mommy with kids. Another mommy will know what to do and take her to a place where she is safe. They are every where and they will be happy to help her find help. I am so paranoid these days that even people in uniform are just not safe. Honestly, I trust Disney, they have to do back ground checks, etc and they have A LOT to loose if they ever have a problem with a CM. But we have just always told our daughter to find a mommy.

That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Yes, if a kid comes up to me at WDW (or anywhere) and says "I'm lost can you help me?" I will help them. I will take them straight to a CM! CM's are trained to handle this. They have very effective means of communication throughout the parks and can quickly contact other areas, managers, emergency personnel, security, whoever they need. Just becuse you find a "mommy with kids" doesn't mean she's a nice mommy or a responsible mommy or that one of her kids (or herself) wouldn't hurt/abuse/kidnap your child.

D4D

 

[DevilDuckie]

We are going to WDW in less than 2 weeks and I am looking for some sort of ID to put on my 2 year old DD. She is not a runner but you never know. There will be times when it is just me and her (DH is attending a conference) and there will be times where it will be 3 adults to 1 toddler. Her shoes are crocs so I don't think the who's shoes ID will work, I also don't think she would consistently keep on a bracelet, m-a-y-b-e a necklace, but that is a big maybe, generally speaking she has to be able to put on/take off everything herself.
Any other ideas?? Oh and no belt loops on her shorts either.

Tattoo her! And if you want her not to hate you when she's 16, use *temporary* tattoos.

Seriously, these are my favorite Kid ID idea I've seen on here. Mine was willing to wear a bracelet without too much fuss but if he hadn't I think we'd have done the tattoos. (Of course, my little weirdo liked carrying a business card in his pocket too. Don't suppose that'd fly with your girl?)

 

[DevilDuckie]

That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Yes, if a kid comes up to me at WDW (or anywhere) and says "I'm lost can you help me?" I will help them. I will take them straight to a CM! CM's are trained to handle this. They have very effective means of communication throughout the parks and can quickly contact other areas, managers, emergency personnel, security, whoever they need. Just becuse you find a "mommy with kids" doesn't mean she's a nice mommy or a responsible mommy or that one of her kids (or herself) wouldn't hurt/abuse/kidnap your child.

D4D

I recall a case of a little girl being abducted by an unstable woman who had all boys and was pining over miscarrying a girl. The whole, "find a mommy" thing terrifies me. All kinds of rotten people out there have kids.

 

[LadyShea]

We used Tottoos. They are made with medical adhesive and seemed thicker and less sticky than ordinary temp tattoos.

I put them on while he slept so he wouldn't squirm. I only needed two for the whole 9 days, they last and were legible for days.

 

[djmeredith]

To All Parents:

Please use some of form of non-washable temp tattoo like the Tottoos brand. Any bracelet, anklet, sticker, button, sharpie writing, dog tag etc. can and will be removed by a person who snatches your child for harmful purposes!! I am a criminal prosecutor and my brother is a police officer...we've seen/heard too many terrible stories, so we are very safety conscious!! Unfortunately, even at Disney, parents have to plan for "bad people" as well as just a lost child situation.

I used Tottoos last year with my 2 nephews. They can only be removed with the special wipes provided. The other poster said they left them on for several days, but the instructions say remove them daily to avoid irritation.

 

[Catkramer]

That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Yes, if a kid comes up to me at WDW (or anywhere) and says "I'm lost can you help me?" I will help them. I will take them straight to a CM! CM's are trained to handle this. They have very effective means of communication throughout the parks and can quickly contact other areas, managers, emergency personnel, security, whoever they need. Just becuse you find a "mommy with kids" doesn't mean she's a nice mommy or a responsible mommy or that one of her kids (or herself) wouldn't hurt/abuse/kidnap your child.

D4D

But we use this no matter where we are, Disney is not the only place this rule applies at. If we are in a store, she should find a mommy. Sometimes you can't find Cms, and she would have to leave the area that she was seperated from us at. How many times have you been in a store and you can't find any one to help you? I would rather her stay where she is and look for another mommy with kids. I would hope that if a child walks up to you and says that they are lost, you aren't going to just dump them on the first "employee" that you find. I would assume that you would ask questions such as where are you going to take her, what is going to happen now, etc? I surely would. I wouldn't feel right just saying "Here is a lost kid, take care of them" and then walk off. I personally would stay with them until they were returned to their parents.

Maybe you are right. Maybe I am putting too much trust in other mothers. I only know what I would do if that was me.

 

[Catkramer]

I recall a case of a little girl being abducted by an unstable woman who had all boys and was pining over miscarrying a girl. The whole, "find a mommy" thing terrifies me. All kinds of rotten people out there have kids.

You know what, you are right. But I certainly don't feel right that she would walk up to some employee who sees that she is lost, says follow me and takes her to some quiet, private place in the store and then assaults her. You hear about this a hundred times more than a wacky mother who kidnaps an 8 year old. I would much rather she put her trust in another mother.

But maybe I am wrong.

 

[In a hurry]

To All Parents:

Please use some of form of non-washable temp tattoo like the Tottoos brand. Any bracelet, anklet, sticker, button, sharpie writing, dog tag etc. can and will be removed by a person who snatches your child for harmful purposes!! I am a criminal prosecutor and my brother is a police officer...we've seen/heard too many terrible stories, so we are very safety conscious!! Unfortunately, even at Disney, parents have to plan for "bad people" as well as just a lost child situation.

I think this is a bit over the top for Disney. A Sharpie works just fine. The likelihood of a child being stolen in Disney, is minimal at best. And what good is a tottoo going to do if they are?

 

[In a hurry]

I would hope that if a child walks up to you and says that they are lost, you aren't going to just dump them on the first "employee" that you find. I would assume that you would ask questions such as where are you going to take her, what is going to happen now, etc? I surely would. I wouldn't feel right just saying "Here is a lost kid, take care of them" and then walk off. I personally would stay with them until they were returned to their parents.

Maybe you are right. Maybe I am putting too much trust in other mothers. I only know what I would do if that was me.

Knowing that Disney has a procedure for dealing with lost kids, I would take the child to a Disney employee, and head off. They are experienced in this issue. I would want my child to be given to an employee, also. That is the best chance of a quick reuniting.