My childrens safety

lorise

lorise

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This is not about knives but it is about keeping our families safe from assh.. like some of my knives are for, so bear with me please.

I am taking my family to spain for our holiday and I am constantly aware of my eldest doughter of 5yrs wandering off and getting lost or worse being abducted by some of the psychopaths out there, like the Madelaine case in Portugal.

I want my children to wear somekind of device so I can locate them if lost. A bracelet or ankel band that peeps when out of range or something like that.
Up here in Iceland there is nothing of the sort but I bet there is something of the sort out there somewhere. Preferably USA made (not chinese cheep stuff) This is the lives of my children we're talking about.

Can anyone help me and point me in the right direction?
 
I'm dreaming of an implant that helps locating a person in case of a kidnapping.
I think this problem will be solved one day - there is definitely a market (and an actual need) for such a device.
Maybe RFID is the right direction, but I'm no expert.
 
Wow----I don't think I would subject my youngster to an implant---too "Big Brother" for my sences. They have been making them for pets for years now.

When out in public---my 3yo daughter never leaves my sight----EVER.

A 5yo should know better---and have been taught----to never wander off.

My older daughters are grown up now---22 and 18----so my methods have worked thus far.

I guess I'm of the opinion that you shouldn't be so lazy when it comes to your child's security and safety.
 
Also don't leave your kid alone in your hotel room for hours like the Madeleine's parents.

Chad
 
Lorise, you are right to be very concerned about the safety of your young children, especially in a foreign land. I'm sure you must be aware of the international market for child sex slaves, and I'll bet you can guess the type of child that would be the most valuable in that trade. It's a horrible subject and one I hesitated to bring up, but anyone who wants to know more about this should read a book titled "Race Against Evil," written by an author whose last name is Race and published in the USA. It shows the tip of the iceberg of this terrible crime.
 
Keep in mind that a device sold in the US that uses cellphone technology, as some of these child tracking devices do, will probably not work in Spain and, even if it can be made to work in Spain, will require you to subscribe it to Spanish cell service for the few days you're there. So, you'll probably want to avoid devices that use cellular technology.

Consider Garmin's Astro product.
 
I would not trust the lives of my kids with any kind of electronic gadget. I use my eyes and ears to keep an eye on them, and this system does not fail me.

If I can see them and hear them then everything is fine. This arrangement worked fine when we were toddlers, and it worked for me, and when they have kids I hope they use the same system. Eyes and ears don't need batteries and are far more reliable.
 
Bufford's right !! Don't trust gadgets . Keep your kids in sight !
 
I'm confident the OP plans on keeping his children in sight. However, like a good boy scout he is planning contingencies. A moments distraction is all it takes, either accidental or planned. Even taking by force is not out of the realm of possibility. If the child happens to have a little locator on his/her person, it just adds to the potential retrieval.

I don't plan on getting into an auto accident, and keep a watch out to avoid them whenever possible, but I still wear a seat belt.
 
There are women's panties made with a GPS chip hidden in the front, but I think those are mostly for the older chicks. I'm sure that there's something out there akin to a parolee's ankle locator.
 
Despite the best training by parents, kids wander off. Growing up in the '50's in suburban Atlanta and Augusta, GA still left doubt about my little brother's where-abouts - even on a trip to the grocery store. Once he learned to walk, there was little stopping him except a good hold on him.

Mom and Dad resorted to a child harness in leather with a 6 foot leash. Pretty impressive to me, and my brother thought it tasty too. Still, it looked like a dog harness.

These days child leashes are still available with wrist straps to fasten to their errant bodies. Much more PC, and just as effective. No batteries to run down, works in any country, and you can pass it over to your spouse. After a while, the child learns to stay within range. It prompts them to communicate they want to see things (a step up from ENHHH,) and with a little cooperation everyone's happy.

A small cat collar and leash can also be improvised, including the retractable reels. Tripping others up requires some attention, but so does free roaming.

It still doesn't keep you from counting them off every 15 minutes in an amusement park, but it helps (1,2,.., 3,4, .... now where's my wife . . .?)
 
Good luck with your search. My boy is 15 now, I'm hoping he takes off, as long as he doesn't take off in my truck :p

Seriously, its good to have a back up plan. NOBODY and I mean nobody, can keep their kids under watchful eye 24\7. Be interesting to see what you find. Those walkie talkies work pretty good short range, but your kids seem to young to use them.
 
I did a search on ebay for "toddler alarms" and they have devices that beep when out of range. They also have the same thing for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. Maybe you could try looking in medical supply stores in your country. Hope this helps.
 
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