You plan a fun trip with your family and do have a nice time enjoying the scenic beauty of a picnic spot, a hill station, a beach or for that matter have some family time at a nearby park or shopping mall.

However, everything goes for a toss when you find your little one missing. It can be the worst nightmare for any parent. Such scenarios stand quite common with the younger kids; especially in the age bracket of 3-5. This is primarily because they get carried away by the surrounding and make an effort to explore things on their own. As they can move around freely, it just takes a moment for them to disappear and get lost in the crowd.

Also, Kids in this age bracket can’t necessarily remember vital information about them like parents contact number, or house address.

When planning a day out with family, you will have to be very particular about the safety of your kid. Here check out some vital tips that will help you take care of your little one and even enjoy the fun time with family.

1. Plan the things properly
When you head out with your kid; plan things well in advance. Be informed about the place you are going to visit, check if it’s over-crowded, or if it has any separate play area for the kids. If it’s a mall that you plan to visit, look for the kids’ zone. That will be a safe place for your child while you can indulge in some shopping. If it’s a park or any picnic spot, you will have to be more vigilant and aware of the security measures as provided there.

2. Make your child wear some bright colors
Dress up your child in bright colors or choose neon shades. If in case you happen to lose your child in the crowd, a distinct color can help you locate your child amidst the large crowd.

3. Always be prepared
You can never predict how things can turn out so it’s always better to stay prepared. You must tell your little ones how they should react if at all they find themselves lost. Tell them the best people to seek help from are security persons, or a mother with kids.

4. Keep your child’s latest snap
It would be good if you can have your child’s latest pic with you; if you can get him clicked before stepping out of house; it can be simply wonderful. When you have a pic handy with you, it can help you in locating the child or seeking information if at all the unwanted scenario comes up.

5. Stay extremely vigilant
Traveling out with kids is a great responsibility and at no pint should take it easily. You will have to extremely vigilant at your end. Don’t leave your child alone; make sure you have your full attention on him.

6. Make your child know important details
You should see to it that your kid knows vital details such as name of the parents, home address, or if possible make him memorize your cell number. It won’t be very hard to make your kid remember that. It will need a little practice and he will easily remember at least one cell number.

7. Never leave your child with a stranger
At times, you may need to attend to some important thing while being out. If you don’t have a family member along, make sure you put your child at a safe place. You can look for the kids’ zone and if there isn’t one, seek help from the person in-charge of the place you happen to be at. But never leave your child with a stranger, even if it happens to be a female. You can’t really trust people around. It’s better to look for the safer options.

Some other tips to consider:

1. Avoid traveling out alone, make sure you have a family member or close friend by your side so that you can seek help if needed.

2. You can even label your child’s clothes or make him wear any identification mark like an ID card which should consist basic details like child’s name, your name and contact number.

3. Don’t visit any unknown place alone with your kid. You may find it difficult to keep track of the area as well as the child at the same time.

You can always avert a mishap if you happen to be vigilant and careful enough. Follow these tips when traveling out with your kid and stay free from the fear of losing your little one!