Tacker Trackers for kids who just GO
I know that it’s not just my clients who tend to run away from their parents in shopping centres, parks, fast food restaurants and anywhere they’re given an inch, MOST kids do it at some point. And there is such a range in kids’ abilities to tell that lovely person who stops them in the street, or before something scary happens who they are, where mum was last and how to get in touch with her!
This is where Tacker Trackers come in. Disposable wrist bands (like the ones I might get at a festival to show I should be there, or that I am 18+!) with cute little designs, and a place to write a mobile number in case of separation.
They come in packs of 12 (3 designs) for $9.95 including texta and instructions. There are “Boys”, “Girls” and “mixed” packs. All pretty cool! :)
Do you use anything like that with your kids to help track them down?
I’ve seen these given out at some large events (e.g. Baby & Toddlers expo).
When desperate, I’ve written on a child in permanent marker!
My little run-away has a “monkey” that he wears-
http://shop.target.com.au/goldbug-2-in-1-buddy-monkey-harness?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant-site&utm_campaign=merchant-site&utm_term=Goldbug+2+in+1+Buddy+Monkey+Harness&utm_content=41925638
I know some people think it’s cruel to restrain him like that, but it’s an alternative to having him suddenly run out into the traffic! He can climb out of the 5 point harness in his stroller, but hasn’t found a way to escape the monkey!
good idea. i wonder tho with kids with autism who are ‘flight risks’ and who also have sensory issues, whether this will work…
Yes! I have heard of parents where they’ve written on certain items of clothing a phone number as they are likely to strip off everything else.