CARRYING ID ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SAFETY
Carrying ID is broadly considered to be a sensible thing to do especially if you have
- a sport or pastime that you embark on alone
- a medical condition that first-attenders would need to know about
- or in the case of young children, when we are visiting busy places or unfamiliar territories
CHILD ID SAFETY
Whether you choose Child ID Wristbands or ChildSafe ID Wear for your children, we think that it's well worth considering some simple guidance to ensure children understand the reasons they are carrying your contact information.
Of course it's also essential for them to know exactly what to do should they run into difficulties eg. becoming separated from you.
They'll need to act in the safest way possible.
We've therefore began putting together this guide to help with some important considerations relating to Child ID matters.
We've also included a resources section at the foot of the page that links to third party websites, blogs and guides further advice.
Of course it's also essential for them to know exactly what to do should they run into difficulties eg. becoming separated from you.
They'll need to act in the safest way possible.
We've therefore began putting together this guide to help with some important considerations relating to Child ID matters.
We've also included a resources section at the foot of the page that links to third party websites, blogs and guides further advice.
YOUNG CHILDREN
CONSIDER TALKING YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH CARRYING ID USING THE 5 W's
When it comes to talking to children about the essential safety aspects of carrying ID, parent contact or emergency medical information, the five W's are a great place to begin. They're easy to remember and answer the natural questions that children might have.
The following list might help generate some thoughts about the conversation you'll have with your own children. There are a thousand more ID related questions that you could consider. You will want to tailor the dialogue to suit different ages and abilities.
'WHAT'
'WHERE'
'WHY'
'WHEN'
'WHO'
'HOW'
When it comes to talking to children about the essential safety aspects of carrying ID, parent contact or emergency medical information, the five W's are a great place to begin. They're easy to remember and answer the natural questions that children might have.
The following list might help generate some thoughts about the conversation you'll have with your own children. There are a thousand more ID related questions that you could consider. You will want to tailor the dialogue to suit different ages and abilities.
'WHAT'
- What is ID for?
- What is the purpose of carrying it embedded in a ChildSafe ID Garment or in a child ID wristband?
- What should your child know if they become temporarily separated from you or their guardian?
- What should your child do if they become temporarily separated from you or their guardian?
'WHERE'
- Where might it be extra important to remember to wear ID?
- Where are the busy places we might go to that are really unfamiliar?
- Where are there going to be lots of strangers around?
'WHY'
- Why is carrying ID and parent's contact numbers helpful and how does it work?
- Why might it be best to attract a number of people's attention?
'WHEN'
- When should your child move from their position to approach a potential helper? (see who)
- When should your child share with someone that they are wearing ID?
- When would you prefer them not to share that they are wearing ID?
'WHO'
- Who should your child approach if they become separated from you?
- Who is most likely to be the most effective helper if your child became separated from you? Why?
'HOW'
- How does the ID product you have selected for your child work?
- How can you help your child identify someone in authority such as police / security?
FURTHER RESOURCES FOR PARENTS: TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN
This section links to third party websites, blogs and guides providing further advice for parents on child safety.
Please note: Ahead Solutions does not author and therefore is not responsible for the content or advice published thereon.
Please note: Ahead Solutions does not author and therefore is not responsible for the content or advice published thereon.