How Not to Lose Your Kids While Traveling
The reality of traveling with children is that they are full of energy and excitement, and this makes them move – sometimes in the opposite direction. And then you get distracted for half a second, turn your head, and your child seems to have disappeared. There is no fear like him. I was definitely there.
Fortunately, there are several ways to keep an eye on your child wherever you are. These tips are great for international travel, a theme park, or just queuing at a gift shop with your restless toddler who wants to take every toy off the shelf.
Buy harness
No, they are not leashes, and while they may seem a little fun to those without a little wanderer, they are great for keeping your baby close to you. Belts come in different types .
Stocking strap
This is the type that straps over the shoulders like suspenders around your baby’s belly and straps securely in the front – similar to a life jacket. There will be a connecting cord on the back of the leash for you to hold on to.
Hand strap
These straps are wrapped around your arm and your child’s arm with a retractable cord that stretches frequently. This particular harness is not attached to the child’s body.
Backpack strap
The backpack strap is similar to a stocking belt but looks like a real backpack. You place the backpack on the baby’s back, fastening the harness to the front of the belly. And like all other seat belts, they connect with a cord that can also be tied to your wrist.
Take your stroller
Strollers are great for young children who are still learning the novelty of walking. The stroller allows you to have complete control over your child. In addition, they can close their eyes and rest if they are tired, but you are still strong.
However, when they are old enough to unfasten, you may find it difficult to keep them in the stroller.
Use a cart
So, if your little one is like me and by the time he is two years old, he has already traveled with a stroller, purchasing a foldable cart is a great option. Since it folds down, you can easily put it in the top compartment of an aircraft or stow it on other vehicles such as a bus or train. And your “big baby” will not feel like such a baby.
Foldable carriages are great for keeping your child busy with light snacks and toys while you try to get where you need to go.
Keep your GPS tracker
Technology has brilliantly enabled us to track everything from keys and phone to kids. There are different ways to track your child using GPS.
Telephone
If your child is old enough, you can download various applications to their phone to find them.
- Amber Alert App : It tracks your kids using GPS and updates every five minutes. It shows if your child has left the place and allows him to send an SOS signal if he is in trouble.
- Footprints: Available on iOS only and syncs with iPhone and iPad. This app allows you to track your child’s whereabouts using maps and locators. It also allows you to set Geofences around a specific location and alert you when your child is out of that range.
- Phone GPS Tracker : Only available on Android devices. It is a simple GPS locator designed to locate the actual device and its location.
Wearable GPS
Another great way to keep track of your child while traveling is with a wearable GPS navigator. They come in the form of watches, necklaces, or even belt bags. The wearable GPS navigator connects to your mobile device, usually via its own GPS app. You can see their different options here .