A Lost Toddler On Vacation

How do you prepare for a lost toddler or child who isn't capable of following instructions about getting lost?

In Willy Whitefeather's Outdoor Survival Handbook for Kids, Willy suggests this:

Litte Tater wanders away from camp, but nobody saw him leave! Mom put a bright red fluorescent vest on him, so he can be seen, and strapped on some homemade jingle bells (on his ankles and wrists), so he can be heard and keep animals away!

Pin your cell phone / contact information inside their shirt so you could be paged, if they do get lost.

Another suggestion is to to get a child safety harness. Ok, I know some of you might be thinking "I have a CHILD not a DOG!"

But think about these issues -

Nursemaid's Elbow - a common injury in children 1 - 3. Most commonly it occurs when a child is falling and the individual holding the hand doesn't let go. I know, my three girls all had it, as well as my husband, their elbow popped out of joint.

Curiosity - It allows your child to explore and still be quickly and easily pulled back from danger.

Child Abductions - With the rise of child abductions and sexual assaults, a potential kidnapper will find the leash an obstacle not worth the effort or risk. Leashes are not just for dogs: children & safety)

Keep your children safe, plan ahead, be prepared.