The sun is shining (or not, which is more likely to be the case in the UK), the kids are off school and you have taken some holiday from work to spend some quality time with them. What better place to keep everyone entertained than a day out at a theme park.
There are so many fantastic parks to chose from and a whole range of fun rides to try out. However, as we all know, kids can get easily excited and are often tempted to run off if they see things they like. But do not fear, with just a few small preparations you can enjoy a fun-filled day out, knowing you have taken measures to keep your kids as safe as possible.
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There are several things you can do to prepare for your day out before leaving the house.
Dress in bright clothing
On the morning of your theme park adventure, dress your children in bright colours and take note of what they are wearing. If they are young enough to let you dress them all exactly the same, without feeling less “hip” then go for it. You want them to stand out in a crowd so it is easy for you to see them at all times. I once took three boys to Gullivers Land in bright orange t-shirts and it really worked like a charm, even when one of them tried to hide behind a fence.
Wear identity bands
It is a wise idea to place a discreet identity band around your child’s wrist, including their name and your mobile phone number. That way if the first thing they do is run towards the most sparkly object they can see and get lost amid a crowd of people, they will hopefully be returned to you in no time.
Avoid named clothes and accessorise
Although an identity band is recommended it is not a good idea to dress your kids in attire which displays their name in an obvious way. For instance avoid those headbands which spell out names in glitter and personalised football strips. If a stranger approaches your child using his or her name, they might be more inclined to follow the person.
Use code words
Before you arrive at the theme park, agree on a code word that everyone must learn. Tell the children not to go off with anyone unless the person knows the code word. The chances that a stranger will guess the correct word are very low and the children will learn about stranger danger.
Here are some great tips to keep safe once at the theme park
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Agree on a meeting place
When you arrive at the theme park, decide on a meeting point to return to if you get lost. Use the tallest, brightest attraction in the park as your meeting point because this can be seen from long a distance.
Chose appropriate rides
Use common sense when you are at the park and only go on rides suitable for both you and your children, as you never want to leave children alone while you go on the attraction. Obey height and weight limits and always make sure your children have seen the ride before taking them on it. Having a child screaming all the way round is not ideal.
Use suncream, wear hats and refuel
Especially on hot, sunny days it is vital to use suncream, particularly on children as they burn very easily. You will be out in the sun a lot at a theme park so make sure you reapply the cream regularly. Hats will also shade faces and protect scalps. Even if the weather seems dull or windy be careful, because you may get wind burn or not realise how hot it is if there are clouds in the sky.
Drink plenty of water as dehydration is very dangerous. Youngsters will use a lot of energy when they are excited and need to keep hydrated and well fed so they don’t feel unwell.
If you forget to bring suncream or water, there should be cafes and gift shops spread around the theme park where you can purchase these items.
Stay safe this summer with a little forward planning and sensible thinking. Enjoy a fantastic day out at one of the many theme parks in the UK, without too much worry, thanks to these great safety tips.
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