What should I do to help keep my kids safe at a theme park?

Question

We're planning on taking our boys to a theme park this summer. This is the first time we've ever taken them to something so big.They're 8,7 and 4. I want to have a good plan in case we become seperated.
What tips do you have for keeping my kids safe without being overprotective?

Answer 1

obviously first dont let them get seperated or go off on their own and if they do get seperated have a meeting area that is easy to find like if their is a roller coaster or some big rid have it be infront of the entrance to that. that way even before you get lost your kids know where to go. The six falgs i used to work at in San Antonion had a "reunion area" near the entrance with restaruants and places to sit outside in shade.

as for your 4 year old you will have to be carefull he probably does not have that good of a memory at that age to remember how to get somewhere and will probably be really scared if he gets seperated from you. I would just instruct him to stay in places with alot of people and try to find someone who works there for help.

maybe even give the 4 year old a little note that he can put in his pockket and give to someone like a cashier at the store incase he forgets the place have it say something like "my name is ________ I am lost and told to meet my parents at the ________ if my parents are not there they can be reached here (cell phone number). be sure to put the area code if your going out of town.

also if you plan to be in a line for over 20 minutes and they have not used the bathroom in the last hour or drank alot take a bathroom break and make them all go. and dont let your kids get bored because then they might wander off in search of something entertaing.

Answer 2

Wearing the same bright colored shirts is a good way to keep track. We've found that adding some bright hats that match made it even easier to see our group in a crowd. That also makes it easy if you do get separated to show anyone helping look exactly what the child is wearing.

Take some time as you walk into the park to point out a park worker's uniform. And find out if they use any symbols to indicate medical or lost child help stations. Those people and places would be good to go to if separated.

I don't think I'd worry about being overprotective but concentrate on being protective enough. There's nothing worse than seeing young kids like that running wild at the parks. It can be dangerous as well as really, really annoying for everyone else.

Answer 3

First and foremost, choose a "rendezvous point." That is, some big, easily identified landmark in the park (at King's Island we always used the "Eiffel Tower") that they know either you or their father will be waiting at if you lose track of each other.

Second, plan the attractions you are going to spend time at. Wandering around, looking at maps, and being distracted by "this" or "that" is always a good recipe for getting separated.

Next, whenever you use the restroom, establish a localized "rendezvous" point. I.e. I used to tell my daughters that the "water fountains" were where they were to wait, and God help them if they wandered off before we were all together again.

Bathroom trips, as an aside, are NOT optional. Everyone goes at the same time! None of this "I don't HAVE to go now!" because you know, 5 minutes into the next line it's "I have to go NOW!"

Be sure your trips to the gift shops are not long, protracted shopping trips. Kids HATE gift shops, and will wander off. Stay out of the arcades as well - husbands don't watch the kids if they're playing video games, and taking a man into a video arcade to watch his KIDS play is just plain mean.

Another thing - you have to be willing to be the "bad guy" if they aren't staying close. Running off, hiding, any of that crap has got to be dealt with immediately. I've told my girls on several occasions that if they don't behave, we'll LEAVE. Yeah, it's a pain in the butt, but you only have to actually LEAVE once and they'll believe you every time from then on.

Staying together is a lot less work than finding each other after you're separated.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Whenever i'm at a large gathering with children, first of all I always have a cell phone with me and I goto a local craft store and make 'letter' bracelets for them to wear with my cell phone number on it. You can also do this with little velumn type tags and safety pins. It's a good safety plan. And another thing... when in restrooms, unless you have enough adults, make the children stand so you can see their shoes while your in the stall. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 6

are u going to disneyland perhaps?? oh they are so good about if kids get lost in there go to any cast member and they have missing children area in guest relations..i used to work for the costuming dept in disneyland...they are very organized there and no u are not overprotective u are a loving mama thats all. i am a mama too and i have a 1 yr old and i worry alot especially since my daughter died june 8 2005 of cancer so i am even more clingy to him.

Answer 7

You could make cool looking tee shirts for them to ware so you can see them if they get lost, something fun for them to do and something to help you keep tabs on them. Another thing my mom used to do is give us wrist bands with our name and emergency info. Also make sure to explain to the 7 and 8 year old what to do if they get lost. Hope this helps

Answer 8

At those ages always stay with them! (I am sure you will) And point out the workers and explain if they get lost to go straight to a worker and tell them they need help finding their parents. The security does a great job!

Just enjoy, don't worry too much!

Answer 9

wear really strong colored shirts. Makes them easy to spot.
Set up an easy meeting point.
No seperating.
Stay together.
Take them to potty before they need to go.
Pack your own lunch.
Cell Phone.
Tie a balloon on the lil one

Answer 10

have a meet up place just in case you become separated

all wear the same color shirts/hats so you can spot each other easier

make sure they are familiar with the buddy system. that way they look out for each other.