If you’re wondering about the proper way on how to make a child safety kit, there here we’ve got you covered. Here are simple steps on how to create a perfect child safety kit.
It is a vital role for each parent and guardian to keep his or her child safe. Knowing how to make a child safety kit as a parent is a proper safety measure to aid you to trace your child when a child goes missing.
Though no parent or guardian wishes to anticipate unsafe happening to their child, it is essential always to be ready for unexpected events.
So, what is a child safety kit?
A child safety kit can be defined as an information packet that contains identification details about a child. It is a preemptive measure that helps one find a child when a child goes missing.
It is an essential tool for parents to have in their custody as it is useful in situations of child abduction. A child safety kit contains the up to date information such as eye color, weight, blood type, DNA a child’s height, among other identity details.
How to Create a Child Safety Kit
A safety kit for your child is useful as it acts as a precaution to help law enforcement officers trace a child easily when a child goes missing. Coming up with a DIY safety kit for your child at home is a simple task.
You will need the following tools for you to make your child safety kit successfully:
- A measuring tape
- Small envelopes and one large one
- A pen to use to record the child’s details
- Weighing scale
- A flash drive which can be optional
- Have a stapler with you
- A printable identification details of the child on a sheet
- Nail clippers
- About 3 to 4 cotton swabs that have one end removed
- An inkless fingerprint pad
- Have isopropyl alcohol to be used for cleaning the nail clippers
After you finish gathering all the necessary tools, you can then begin recording the details of your child. The steps below will help you know how to make a child safety kit:
1. Write the Details of Your Child and Important information
You can write the following important information on the envelope that you have:
- Name of your child
- The date of birth
- Gender
- Weight
- Height
- Ethnicity
- Eye and hair color
- Emergency Contact
- Current address
2. Take a Picture of your child
A picture of your child is an important thing when you are making a safety kit. In case you do not have your child’s picture, you can photograph your child, and you need to ensure that the photo is in good color and not also burred. You can then print a copy of this photo on a high-quality piece of paper.
3. Record You Child’s DNA
Home DNA collection for your child may be complex and sometimes inaccurate, but you can collect the following simple DNA samples of your child; saliva, hair, and nail clippings.
Using the sterilized swab, you can rub inside your kid’s cheek and obtain a sample of the saliva. You can then put the swab on a well-labeled envelope then seal it well.
You can obtain your child’s hair by brushing the child’s hair using a clean brush, and you can then collect samples of the hair that remain on the brush. You then have to place the collected hair in an envelope; it is significant not to over handle the hair as it can cause contamination. When you finish, staple the envelop to remain closed.
Nail clipping is another simple DNA sample you can obtain. To collect the nail clippings, you have to clean well the nail clippers and sterilize them through rubbing using isopropyl alcohol.
Let the clippers dry well, and then you can begin trimming your child’s nails as you let the clippings fall to the envelope. It would be best if you did not handle the nail clippings using your bare hands to cause contamination. Finally, staple the envelope and close it well.
4. Obtain Your Child’s Fingerprint
When taking your child’s fingerprint, it is essential to use an ink pad and a piece of paper and then take the fingerprint. You have to begin by pressing your child’s fingers on the thumbprint and then against the piece of paper.
You have to be careful not to roll your child’s fingers as this can make the fingerprint smudge and become unclear. After collecting, you will need to clearly label which finger the fingerprint belongs and keep it in an envelope.
5. Record Your Child’s Medical Information
Recording your child’s necessary medical records is essential as this aids investigative authorities help trace the child in case the child goes missing. You can have the details, for instance, the sensory issues, allergies, and rebellious behaviors.
Moreover, you should pay close attention to the special needs and the sensitive section of your child. It would also help if you were mindful of any medication your child may need while in the hands of authorities.
Storing a Child’s Safety Kit
After compiling all the needed information about your child, you can now move to the final stage of storing them. There are various ways you can store your child’s safety kit, including storing it in a locked box, is the best way. When storing, ensure that all the details are well labeled.
Moreover, you can digitalize the child safety worksheet and the photo by using a PDF scanning method. You can then save the files on a flash drive. In case you also have access to other relevant details, for instance, medical information from the doctor, you can include them.
Finally, you can store the flash drive in an envelope and label it well and store it in a safe place. You will also keep updating t the details in the kit as time goes by and when needed.
Conclusion of How to Make a Child Safety Kit
In conclusion, knowing how to make a child safety kit is a simple thing that any parent or guardian can do. You will need to follow the right procedure, and you will have all the details about your child safely kept.
With all information about your child on the kit, you are sure to tracing your child easily when the unexpected happens. You will supply the information on the safety kit to the investigative authorities, which will aid them to trace your child.
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