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What would you do if your child got lost or separated from you?. It's a terrifying thought isn't it?. For many of us it is something that we don't want to think about but it is essential that we all think about what we want to happen in this situation and teach our children how to stay safe. Below are a few tips to help you find your children quickly and to keep them safe if they do get lost.

Give your child your mobile phone number

We all teach our children our addresses and home phone numbers, but if a child gets lost the handiest thing for them to know is Mommy or Daddies mobile phone number. A good idea is to use a clothing label with your mobile phone number on it. Make sure that your child knows where the labels are placed on their clothing. You could also write your number with a permanent marker or write the number directly on your child.

Dress your child in bright colors

Bright clothing is much easier to spot in a crowd. If you have a large family you could try and have your children all wear similar colors.

Teach your children to ask another Mommy for help

Think about who you would want your children to approach if they get lost. Oh course if they get separated from you in a store you would want them to ask an employee for help. But what if you are at a fair or the beach?. Teach your children to ask another mother for help. I know that I would feel better about my children approaching another mommy rather than just anybody. We have always taught our children to find a policeman or woman if they get lost, but think about the last time you were at a park or shopping centre, how many police people did you see?. Not many I bet!.

Teaching our children what to do and giving them the resources to get help when they need it will help to keep them safe. I hope that these few tips help you if you find yourself in this situation.

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