Disney World may be the happiest place on earth, but not if someone gets lost! Especially a child. That was one reason why we wanted to be extra sure we were prepared for amusement park safety before we left for Disney World. One thing we knew we wanted was to find a way to have our contact information on our daughter. But I wasn’t sure how…
Then I stumbled upon – Safety wrist bands – and I knew that was what I had been looking for. We packed them in our luggage, and put one on our daughter as soon as we got to the park!
You can put allergy info on the band, or other important safety info. Or, you can do what we did – we put our names and cell phone numbers on our daughters safety wristband. That way if she was separated from us, a park worker or good Samaritan could quickly find out how to contact us her parents. And we were sure to have the cell phone with that number on us at all times in the park.
The bands come in different fun patterns and characters – and our daughter loved wearing hers. We also put a wristband on the handle of our stroller, and our luggage to help identify it!
Some other Amusement Park Safety Tips:
- Don’t let children chew gum on the rides! The rides stop and go suddenly and gum can be a big chocking hazard.
- Wear clothes that are bright and easy to spot. If you’re traveling with a group consider wearing all the same color so you can locate your party quickly and with a glance.
- Come up with a meeting spot in each park that adults and older children can easily find and wait at if your party becomes separated
- Tell young children to stay where they are if they realize they have been separated from the group. Or show them how to recognize park employees for help instead of a stranger.
- Use hand sanitizer after riding rides, teach kids to avoid touching eyes or noses during or after holding on to rides
- Note multiple ride exits, before you agree to meet your party at the “exit.” Especially a problem at Disney! Note which exit you will meet at.
- Consider using a stroller for kids when leaving or entering the park in a huge crowd. It will help them not to get separated from you.
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Thanks to Oliver’s Labels for providing us with Safety Wristbands to try out. This is not a sponsored post, and all thoughts and opinions are my own as always.
BMW says
What a great idea. Did you put your full name on the band with your cell number?
I am just wondering how to provide information without providing info so creep might use to lure them. Perhaps I am being too paranoid.
Shannon Schmid says
@BMW, We put my husband and I’s first names (not our daughters!)and one of our cell phones. The writing is actually very small and not noticeable as the child is just walking around. But if someone needed to locate us, they could read the info:)
BMW says
Just wondering. Did you put your full name on the band with your cell #?
Just wondering a what information to provide without providing something some weirdo could use to lure a child. Maybe I am being too paranoid.
Lisa says
@BMW, Hi BMW, it’s Lisa from Oliver’s Labels! I thought I’d jump in and offer a few ideas on how to personalize Safety Wristbands. If you’re uncomfortable putting the child’s full name, maybe just put their first initial and last name. Or, some of our customers have opted to only put their cell number. i.e. “Mom’s cell: 555-555-5555” That way, if their child is lost, the only information shared is how to contact their parent/caregiver. Of course, these options are completely dependent on the age of your child and what will work best in your particular situation. If you need any assistance, feel free to call us (1-800-398-2060), post a question to our Facebook wall (https://www.facebook.com/OliversLabels.FanPage) or tweet us (@oliverslabels). We are always happy to help!
Best regards,
Lisa from Oliver’s Labels
md kennedy says
We always used the “meeting place” – but the wrist bands are an excellent idea – thanks!
Sandy Cain says
Be so careful strapping your kids in the rides. Just last week, a lady fell out of a roller coaster at Six Flags and fell to her death. Of course, you have to keep an eye on the children, but watch for their physical safety even when you’re right with them, holding their hands. Please!