Has anyone genuinely lost their kid in a crowd before?

[markfch]

veryverykiasu:

seems to be RF...i guess it's safe? the company even paired up with duracell...checking out the reviews...but even if they say it works, i'm still not sure if i should buy it looks rather ex?

It may be ex but think of its many potential uses:- checking out cheating spouses, vanishing maids etc. Hmm, food for thought.

[tankee]

markfch:

It may be ex but think of its many potential uses:- checking out cheating spouses, vanishing maids etc. Hmm, food for thought.

effective range for outdoor is only 600 ft for open space. how to catch vanishing maids? :?

[markfch]

tankee:

markfch:

It may be ex but think of its many potential uses:- checking out cheating spouses, vanishing maids etc. Hmm, food for thought.

effective range for outdoor is only 600 ft for open space. how to catch vanishing maids? :?

Oops sorry, wrong application then.

[veryverykiasu]

markfch:

Oops sorry, wrong application then.

hmm what about for children? like when you bring kids out, it's not very possible for kids to be away from you for over 200m. so would it be good for finding kids?

[Etoiles]

I was lost at least 1 time, that I remember of, when I was 6. More than 20 years ago. I remember strangers asking me where my parents were in English. At that time, from a Mandarin speaking family, my English was limited. I could understand them but could only reply in Mandarin \"I don't know.\" And then I stayed around the shop where I got lost. Finally my parents came back for me. I didn't cry. My parents didn't scold me too


It was my fault and the most unforgettable incident of me getting lost!

[watchthewaves]

tamarind:

There is no need to buy such devices. Many mobile phones has built-in GPS nowadays, and there are free applications that allow you to track the child. A mobile phone is many times more useful. Nowadays, most kids know how to call Mommy's phone numbers by 5 years old, so any mobile phone is good enough.

GPS is useless when you are in a building, which is most likely where most of us will lose our kids.

If the kid is old enough to know how to operate a mobile phone, one option is of course to get one for him/her. Telcos now have plans where a kid can have a mobile phone which taps off the usage time of the parent's main plan.

veryverykiasu:

hello~

i've been searching for child locators for our use cos we're going for a holiday in july. worried that my child would get lost. has anyone used this kinda locators before? http://cgi.ebay.com/BrickHouse-Child-Locator-New-Wander-GPS-Monitor-Device-/110521432395?cmd=ViewItem&pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item19bb97394b
not really sure if it works. anyone tempted to buy?

Apart from a mobile phone, an alternative is to get walkie talkies, as long as you are aware of its limitations in built up areas and within buildings.

The MotoTLKR T7 is a decent set:
http://www.motorola.com/walkie-talkie/english/index.html

Given what you are looking at, the T7 can cover that range, is cheaper, and more fun for the kids (and adults too).

[veryverykiasu]

tamarind:

veryverykiasu:

hello~


i've been searching for child locators for our use cos we're going for a holiday in july. worried that my child would get lost. has anyone used this kinda locators before? http://cgi.ebay.com/BrickHouse-Child-Locator-New-Wander-GPS-Monitor-Device-/110521432395?cmd=ViewItem&pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item19bb97394b
not really sure if it works. anyone tempted to buy?

There is no need to buy such devices. Many mobile phones has built-in GPS nowadays, and there are free applications that allow you to track the child. A mobile phone is many times more useful. Nowadays, most kids know how to call Mommy's phone numbers by 5 years old, so any mobile phone is good enough.

oh you mean have to get a mobile phone for the kid too? how does the built-in GPS thing pair with the child?

[veryverykiasu]

watchthewaves:

tamarind:

There is no need to buy such devices. Many mobile phones has built-in GPS nowadays, and there are free applications that allow you to track the child. A mobile phone is many times more useful. Nowadays, most kids know how to call Mommy's phone numbers by 5 years old, so any mobile phone is good enough.

GPS is useless when you are in a building, which is most likely where most of us will lose our kids.

If the kid is old enough to know how to operate a mobile phone, one option is of course to get one for him/her. Telcos now have plans where a kid can have a mobile phone which taps off the usage time of the parent's main plan.

veryverykiasu:

hello~

i've been searching for child locators for our use cos we're going for a holiday in july. worried that my child would get lost. has anyone used this kinda locators before? http://cgi.ebay.com/BrickHouse-Child-Locator-New-Wander-GPS-Monitor-Device-/110521432395?cmd=ViewItem&pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item19bb97394b
not really sure if it works. anyone tempted to buy?

Apart from a mobile phone, an alternative is to get walkie talkies, as long as you are aware of its limitations in built up areas and within buildings.

The MotoTLKR T7 is a decent set:
http://www.motorola.com/walkie-talkie/english/index.html

Given what you are looking at, the T7 can cover that range, is cheaper, and more fun for the kids (and adults too).

oohh the MotoTLKR looks quite cool for outdoor activities but seems quite bulky. Hmm. any idea if kids will like to have it with them? and...wonder if it'll be a burden for a 3 year old to carry with them

[smurf]

DS2 went missing this morning. for about 5 mins. he is only 2.


Brought him out to the market, very crowded because of some procession going on. anyway, I usually just hold his hand, but just now he wanted to walk on his own, so I let him, while watching him. suddently got 1 trolley (clearing plate kind) pushed in front of me, so DS1 was in front of the trolley and me at the back of the person who was pushing the trolley. The lane is just nice for 1 person to walk/squeeze through, ánd also as the lane wasn’t too long, I just let DS1 continue walking, and me continue walking behind, with the trolley in the middle.

at the end of the lane, I looked for him, but couldn’t find him.

can imagine the panic. my heart nearly stop. I kept shouting for him, on lookers just look. yes, nobody even help to search.

after 5 mins, I was going to cry, when a kind lady brought him to me. I never felt so relief before. he was crying when I saw him. I forgot to thank the lady though. Thanks to God that I found him.

The woman who was pushing the trolley still dare to ‘lecture’ me, saying why I didn’t keep an eye on him. I told her, '‘your trolley is blocking the way so fast, and when asked him to stay with me (quite noisy cos of the procession), but you just continue pushing the trolley!’ she was paiseh and dun dare to say anything. :x

[markfch]

smurf:

DS2 went missing this morning. for about 5 mins. he is only 2.


Brought him out to the market, very crowded because of some procession going on. anyway, I usually just hold his hand, but just now he wanted to walk on his own, so I let him, while watching him. suddently got 1 trolley (clearing plate kind) pushed in front of me, so DS1 was in front of the trolley and me at the back of the person who was pushing the trolley. The lane is just nice for 1 person to walk/squeeze through, ánd also as the lane wasn't too long, I just let DS1 continue walking, and me continue walking behind, with the trolley in the middle.

at the end of the lane, I looked for him, but couldn't find him.

can imagine the panic. my heart nearly stop. I kept shouting for him, on lookers just look. yes, nobody even help to search.

after 5 mins, I was going to cry, when a kind lady brought him to me. I never felt so relief before. he was crying when I saw him. I forgot to thank the lady though. Thanks to God that I found him.

The woman who was pushing the trolley still dare to 'lecture' me, saying why I didn't keep an eye on him. I told her, ''your trolley is blocking the way so fast, and when asked him to stay with me (quite noisy cos of the procession), but you just continue pushing the trolley!' she was paiseh and dun dare to say anything. :x

I'll never forget the feeling of dread when I lost DS for a good 15 min. In my mind I was thinking if something bad happened, even if DW forgives me, how am I going to forgive myself?