In law enforcement, we always suggested that parents go by the hospitals before leaving on vacation and ask the nurses very nicely if they could make them a few wristbands. On the wristband they'd list the child's name, telephone number, backup number, and any medical problems or allergies.
The idea was that if your kid wanders off a name and phone number might not be enough. What if he gets hurts while searching for you and the emergency workers don't have you there to let them know he's allergic to certain meds? Etc.
The biggest perk this has is that when a child is scared he might not remember or think to show the workers another form of identification. This is especially true for younger children. However, with a medical wristband on, the worker will inevitably notice it because he or she will almost certainly hold your child's hand.
If your hospital is nice enough to do it for you (most will be) it's also free!
Just a tip! :wave: http://forums.wdwmagic.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=3625880
The idea was that if your kid wanders off a name and phone number might not be enough. What if he gets hurts while searching for you and the emergency workers don't have you there to let them know he's allergic to certain meds? Etc.
The biggest perk this has is that when a child is scared he might not remember or think to show the workers another form of identification. This is especially true for younger children. However, with a medical wristband on, the worker will inevitably notice it because he or she will almost certainly hold your child's hand.
If your hospital is nice enough to do it for you (most will be) it's also free!
Just a tip! :wave: http://forums.wdwmagic.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=3625880