On The Move Approved: Spot Me ID

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TattoosIf you have ever lost a child in public, raise your hand.

Yes, my hand is raised and I can tell you now, having a lost child was one of my most horrific motherhood moments. When I am out in public with my children I rarely enjoy myself. My eyes are constantly on them and, as many of you know, I have had to resort back to the double stroller when I am by myself because I have not one but two “runners” who will bolt from my hand the moment the slightest thing piques their interest – and if they do get lost they’re not old enough to carry their own phone or know my cell phone number.

What is a parent to do?

After all, over 2,000 kids get “lost” every day and they’re not all “runners” like mine.

Sure, I’ve seen kids with a “My Name Is” sticker on their back and their parent’s cell phone number written on it, but I’ve also seen those same stickers stuck on bathroom floors and on the bottom of amusement park-goers shoes. Aside from stuffing my business cards in my kids’ pockets, which I normally do, I knew there had to be another answer – and there is.

When I heard about Spot Me ID I became completely enthralled – “the answer” has arrived!

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Spot Me ID offers a variety of children’s IDs with five “series” of themed lanyards and bracelets: Everyday, Zoo, Football, Amusement Park and Water Park. The lanyard’s hook-on card and adjustable bracelet allow you to write your name, number and any other information you deem important for temporary care of your child, such as allergies or “please ask for parent’s id.”

For those parents with little ones who refuse to “wear” anything, the third item is genius - it’s called Safety ID Temporary Tattoo. Simply use the application wipe to apply the temporary tattoo, let it dry, then with the included travel size marker write your emergency contact number.

These ID’s are perfect for airports, ski slopes, amusement parks, shopping malls, beaches and even massive family reunions where family is just meeting for the first time. The best part for our family is that the kids love them, too. I still watch my kids like a hawk when we’re out but I feel better knowing that if we get separated my cell number is with my children.

Therefore, today Spot Me ID receives our Traveling Mamas’ On The Move Approved Seal.

Do you know of another cool travel product? Let us know!

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September 26, 2008 | Filed Under The Cookie Jar, Travel Gear 

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8 Responses to “On The Move Approved: Spot Me ID”

  1. jamie says:
    September 25, 2008 at

    Oh no, I’ve never lost a child. Unless you count that time at Disneyland. And that time at the beach. And that time on the slopes…

  2. CajunMama says:
    September 26, 2008 at

    I needed this when my kids were younger. They thought the clothing racks at the mall were the perfect place for hide and seek.

    This would also be a good idea for kids in shelters during natural disasters. I know a good number of children were temporarily lost during Katrina.

  3. Michelle D says:
    September 26, 2008 at

    LOVE the temporary tattoo. That’s exactly what I need.

  4. Allyn Evans says:
    September 28, 2008 at

    What an interesting idea. I’m working on an article on this very subject. Hmmmmm. I might just have to quote you!

  5. Prill Boyle says:
    September 28, 2008 at

    Two of my four boys were “bolters.” Like Cajun Mama’s kids, they’d dart into clothing racks and race down supermarket aisles. As they got older, they learned to channel their energy. One of them ended up as a sprinter, becoming a state track champion in high school. All four are grown now (the oldest is 33); but when they were little, I used to secretly wish that I could put them in harnesses, the way my parents’ generation did. I have to say, though, that your idea is much better.

  6. that's news to me - WanderMom says:
    October 1, 2008 at

    [...] which I plan to stock up on for future trips. And it is ‘On The Move Approved’ by the TravelingMamas. What more can I [...]

  7. John says:
    October 1, 2008 at

    This is a cool post about shopping cart.
    i need this for my site.
    Thanks for such an informative post.

  8. MudslideMama says:
    October 4, 2008 at

    I love the temporary tattoo option. What little kid doesn’t love temporary tattoos? This is a great On the Move Approved item.

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