How do you read it! We want to talk to you about alternatives so that your child does not get lost on your next vacation because, even if you don't believe it or think that it will never happen to you, it happens.
This is reflected without going any further a study conducted by the search engine Jetcost, which reveals that "25% of parents have lost one of their children during summer vacations".
The research included 3,000 parents of different nationalities, with children between three and ten years old: British, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French (500 people each). All had spent family vacations in the last two years in the months of July and August.
And in clueless parents, we Spaniards take the palm: one in four loses their child during the summer holidays in beaches, swimming pools, shopping centers, hotels or parks and for an average of seven minutes.
Gadgets that help the child not get lost
Losing children is one of the most common fears. Especially, in places with large crowds of people, such as shopping centers or beaches.
I still remember when my son got lost in a big theme park, while I was watching the end of the party fireworks by my side. I thought I died for half an hour, until they called me by public address because they had found him! I felt the worst mother in the world and did not know whether to quarrel with him for separating from me or frowning myself.
Since then, I am an advocate of everything that means having them 'located'. If luckily you have not had to go through this nightmare, take action while you can! Now I know what can happen to anyone.
1. Balloons
There are simple solutions to distinguish the child in crowded places, such as dressing him with eye-catching clothes and tying a balloon to his wrist.
2. Wrist strap
As simple as two bracelets with an elastic cord that joins the child's wrist to that of dad or mom, to always have him close. It is perfect for use in crowded places such as a supermarket, parades ...
These from Amazon, are soft for the skin of the little ones.
3. Anti-lost bracelets for children
Other methods allow, in addition, that in case of loss of a minor, other adults take him with us. The easiest way to achieve this is to wear a bracelet, which contains the parents' contact information.
The bracelet must be made of resistant materials, such as plastic, vinyl, silicone or even leather. Children are very active and it is not uncommon for a flimsy bracelet to break and lose during their games. It should also be made of a single piece to prevent swallowing small pieces (especially those under three years).
In the market there are numerous proposals for bracelets for children, used to avoid or reduce dangerous and distressing loss. This Amazon, for example, with a fun design, includes vibration.
3. Bracelets with QR technology
The QR code works in a similar way to the barcode of commercial products and is widespread among users of smartphones or smartphones.
How do they work? Simply bring the phone to the code of the bracelet to get the contact information of the child's parents. Here is an example, on Amazon.
4. Hanging plates for little ones
Another possibility is to opt for round stainless steel plates, attached to your clothes or hung around the neck if they are small. You can record your phone number and child's name or simply line one with the data and cover it with plastic. Check the metal chain to break if it is pulled hard, that the child suffocates.
5. Temporary tattoos
There are companies that sell temporary warning tattoos. They last several days and allow minors to carry contact information, about allergies or any other kind of important data stuck in their own skin.
6. GPS against child loss
The technology also helps in missing children with GPS locator systems.
As it is advisable to delay the use of the mobile as long as possible (to prevent addictions), you have an alternative until the time comes. These products consist of two parts: a clock or signal transmitter and a receiver, which allows you to know in real time the location of the child. On Amazon you will find different models like this.
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Codylife KIDS identification bracelet. Eva rubber bracelet with QR code and blank spaces to write data with permanent marker. (White / Purple, MINI (contour 13 cm))
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