Here are a few important Travel Safety Tips for families to consider when planning your next trip

1) Teach your children to know and use your first & last name in a public place. If they become separated from you, they can tell authorities their Mommy's and Daddy's names which will help them locate you faster.

2) Keep a current photo of your children in your diaper bag or wallet. The photo can be copied quickly and posted with security at all exits. If you don't have a photo with you use a digital camera or cell phone camera and take a photo of your children the day of your trip or outing.

3) If you're traveling with toddlers and school-age children, make them "travel buddies" so they keep an eye on each other. Offer prizes along the way to motivate them to "stay together."

4) Team Colors! Dress them in the same colored clothes so you can easily find them in a crowd. For example you only have to look for Red shirts and jeans rather than 2-3 different outfits.

5) Don't be afraid to use a safety harness on small wandering children. It's better to be safe than sorry. There are some cute new harnesses backpacks and fanny packs so your child won't even know she's wearing a harness.

6) Keep your children busy on your next trip. A bored child is a mischievous child. Whether it's a road or airplane trip bring along fun new toys and activities to keep them entertained. If you're bringing a portable DVD player, be sure to bring the charger with you to the airport so you can charge during layovers

Travel Safety Products

Two In One Harness Buddy - When traveling with small children do you worry about your little escape artist disappearing into the crowds? This delightful harness functions as both a harness and a backpack. Choose from a cute puppy, monkey or bear design this child friendly harness keeps your child close and safe. Recommended for children ages 18 months - 4 Years

The O'Pair Child Harness - This product offers an excellent way to keep curious explorers close by in busy or crowded locations. The O'Pair is two fanny packs that can be connected together so that it is easier to keep your child close to you when in crowded places. Children love to wear the adorable plush characters and parents gain peace of mind in crowded locations. 18 months - 4 Years.

Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker - Quickly locate a missing child with the touch of a button! The ingenious product provides parents, grandparents and other care-givers the ability to locate a missing child - indoors or outside - with the touch of a button. Recommended for children ages 18 months - 4 Years.

Who's Shoes Child ID  - This fabulous Id tag attaches easily to any child's shoe and contain vital information such as: Child's name, Parent's name, Emergency Phone number (mom or caregiver's cell#).

Car Travel

One of the biggest challenges for parents when they've flown to grandma's or another vacation destination is how to bring car seats with them. Whether you'll have a rental car at your destination or use taxi's or shuttle buses a car seat is a must! Here are a few options for parents to consider

Sit 'n' Stroll Car Seat/Stroller Combo - This award-winning car seat/stroller combination is a great choice for parents who travel, by car and airplane with infants and toddlers. As a Car Seat, the Sit 'n' Stroll meets or exceeds all U.S. Department of Transportation safety standards and is FAA approved for use on airplanes. Plus, it quickly converts to a stroller! For Ages: birth - 4 years.

RideSafer Travel Car Seat Vests- Truly a new and innovative concept! An alternative to booster seats, the RideSafer Travel Vest substantially increases the level of safety with exceptional crash test results. It also provides ease of use and flexibility for parents while providing more comfort for children. Available in two sizes 3 - 6 years, 35 - 60 lbs. or 5 - 9 years, 50 - 80 lbs.

Safety in Airplanes

Safety experts, the FAA, airline officials and parents know that the safest place on an airplane for an infant or small child is in her car seat. Until recently parents had limited options for getting their children, carry on bags and bulky car seats through the airport. There are now some great new choices for parents including:

The CARES Airplane Safety Harness - Taking a car seat on an airplane can be incovenient and a hassle.  Now there's a solution, the CARES safety harness is FAA approved and is the only alternative to car seats for use on airplanes. Designed for children who weigh between 22 and 44 pounds sitting in their own seats.

Once again we mention the Sit 'n' Stroll Car Seat/Stroller Combo. Simplify your life with the innovative, award-winning Sit 'n' Stroll car seat/stroller combination. The internationally patented Sit 'n' Stroll is a luxury convertible child restraint/stroller. As a child restraint, the Sit 'n' Stroll meets or exceeds all USA Department of Transportation safety standards. Whether traveling by plane, rail, car or taxi, the Sit 'n' Stroll will simplify your life, saving your family time and money. FAA Approved.

Baby B'Air Infant & Toddler Flight Vests - Safety is such an enormous concern where our children are concerned. You carefully strap them into their car seats, make them wear helmets when riding bicycles, the list goes on. When you take them on an airplane you want to ensure their safety as well. The Baby B'Air Flight Vest gives them protection in turbulent conditions; it helps in the struggle to hold them on your lap and gives you a free hand during the flight! Sizes: Infant Flight Vest (6 wks-6 mo), or Toddler Flight Vest (6mo-2yrs)

GoGo Kidz Universal Travelmate Car Seat Trolley - The safest place for your infant or toddler on an airplane is in their car seat. The GoGo Kidz Universal Travel mate car seat attachment turns it into a stroller. Once you're on the plane, simply strap in the car seat into the airplane seat (ask for a seat belt extension to make it easier to tighten the car seat.)

Tote a Tot - This product offeres parents an economical and easy way to bring their toddler's car seat through the airport. Simply stand your rolling carry on bag up and bring the back of your child's car seat flush with the suitcase. Slide the Tote A Tot over your suitcases handle and loop the Tote A Tot's straps through your child's car seat and snap the buckles into place. Tighten straps and you're off - your child, the car seat, the carry on bag and as a bonus there is a backpack portion to the Tote A Tot that will carry all the items that you need easy access to; diapers, bottles, wipes, snacks etc. The Tote A Tot works with all forward facing car seats and all standard carry on rolling suitcases.

Traveling Toddler - This great strap allows you to attach your LATCH and top tether equipped toddler's car seat to a rolling carry-on suitcase. Simply attach the LATCH and top tether straps from the car seat to the Traveling Toddler and adjust the straps so that the car seat is held securely on the suitcase. Once adjusted, the car seat can be detached and reattached to the suitcase in seconds. Lift the handle of your carry-on bag and you have a fun new stroller.

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