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Child safety when traveling?

Mrs.HizzoMrs.Hizzo member
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DH flies home to attend the State Fair every year. It's sort of a tradition for him. This year, he's taking our oldest (who's 5) with him. I have to admit, it makes me nervous. DH is a great dad, but he's sort of scattered when it comes to the kids. Between the airport and the fair (which is huge and absolutely mobbed with people), I'm a little anxious thinking about him keeping track of our son.

Does anyone have any suggestions in terms of being proactive? I've ordered some little ID bracelets that we can write contact info on, like DH's name and cell phone number. I also thought I might get DS a whistle, so that if he gets lost he can blow it to make it easier for DH to find him. Anything else anyone can think of? 

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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    I think the bracelet would be a decent idea. I think the whistle will do nothing since it will be crowded and fairs are soooo loud. I would talk with your son and give him a plan for what he needs to do if he's lost. DD's has always been to approach the first woman with children she sees and tell her she's lost. She's then supposed to ask her to help her find the police/security. We picked a mom simply because I didn't want her going some place with a strange man. :) By 5, she knew my cell phone number by heart and my full name {obviously}. When we go to Disney, I always take a picture of her the morning of, so you can see her outfit and what she looks like at that very moment. Have DH do that every morning they're going to the fair.
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  • KarBearKarBear member
    All good suggestions.  I would also have a talk with your DH.  Mine took my DD camping a few weeks ago, just the 2 of them.  And, my DH is the same way.  He's a great dad, but kind of forgets DD is so young.  I had a talk with him before they left reminding him that she is still only 3 and to please be vigilant.  I think he kind of had that in the back of his head throughout the weekend :)
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    BTW, what fair? Texas? It's amazing!
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  • Mrs.HizzoMrs.Hizzo member

    imageKateMW:
    BTW, what fair? Texas? It's amazing!

    No, Kansas. Very big deal there, given that it's such an agricultural state. I've been, it's fun, but it's sort of a one-time (or very once-in-a-while) thing for me.

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  • jensriotjensriot member
    I really like the tip to take a picture, that info can be so critical and hard to remember in a panic. I'll be using that one myself :)

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