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Things to talk to your children beforehand, just in case they become lost

Have you ever thought about when your child gets lost on the go or in a crowd and couldn't find them? This time, in case your child gets lost (by any possibility), we will introduce the things to talk with the child beforehand and how to deal with a lost child.Things to teach when your kid gets lostHave you ever talked to your child about what to do when theyget lost? It may be a little reassuring to make some plans with your child in advance.Don't move aroundBefore you go out, say, "If you get lost, your mom will go looking for you so you can find it right away, so stay put and wait." Also, before going to a department store, "Don't get on the escalator or elevator. If you go to another floor or get out of the store, you won't find your mom, you may be run over by a car or taken by a bad person. Let's promise not to move around."Decide where to meet momDecide where to go if you get lost. If you go to a store you always go to, there are "toy corner", "book corner", "sweets corner" and so on. In particular, I remember the places where my children want and like things, so it's a good idea to decide on a place to say "here" with your child, saying "I can meet you at that favorite corner". If this is your first time to visit, decide from the beginning a symbol-like place that is easy to understand even from a distance.Find a clerk in the store uniformWhen in doubt, it's a good idea to ask a clerk in the store's uniform to ask for help. Let's say, "If you tell the clerk that you got lost, you will be able to see your mom right away."Measures to prevent children from getting lostHowever, since I am a child, sometimes things go wrong. Also, if you are a young child, you will often not be able to communicate well. Then, in order not to get lost, I will introduce measures to prevent parents from panic in the unlikely event.Use infobandInfoband is a lost card that originated in Sweden. Made of allergy-friendly material, it is water resistant, so it is resistant to sweat and can be used in the sea. Also, since it is wrapped around the arm, there is no need to worry about the string getting entangled or pulled around the neck like a lost child tag hanging from the neck. Some people may be a little reluctant to fill in the contact information, but in case you get lost, you should fill it out. There are also special notes, so it may be a good idea to fill in if you have a child with a chronic disease.Put on prominent clothesParents, not just their children, look for parents not only from their parents but also from their children if they wear clothes that are not assimilated with the scenery so that they can easily find their parents, or similar clothes in their families. It's easy. Accessories such as prominent hats are also effective. If you get lost, they may remember you when you ask the people around you if you didn't see a child in the same clothes as you or a child in a prominent hat. It will be more sexual. It's a small thing, but it is important to take measures from the perspectives of both parents and children.Check the location of the lost child center in advanceIf a child gets lost, parents can panic. You run instinctively and look for children. However, it is possible to run unnecessarily and get separated from the child. First of all, let's calm down and ask the Lost Child Center for announcements. It is difficult to panic if you know the location of the lost child center in advance so that you can request quickly. It is also important to take measures after getting lost.Utilize GPS and appsIf you have a kids' mobile phone, be sure to turn on GPS before going out, and if you use a lost child prevention app, make sure to check the interlocking status before arriving at the site. If you do not confirm that it was set before, the communication may be cut off or the child may touch it and turn off the function. Be sure to check the settings and operation before arriving at the site.Let's enjoy going out with the family by properly taking measures against lost childrenChildren's behavior is more unpredictable than adults think. No matter how careful your parents are, a moment of relaxation can lead to getting lost. It is also important to keep your child in sight in your daily life and to get into the habit of holding hands from the beginning of your walk. In addition, the risk can be reduced by taking the lost child measures introduced above. Please enjoy going out with your family by referring to the measures introduced!