Return of the calling card

Do you think calling cards are a thing of the past? Something that only business people use?

Think again.

Call them what you want -- calling cards, Mommy Cards or Mama Cards™ -- they are making a comeback. Rebecca Eckler, Francine Kopun and Jee-Yun Lee have all featured the use of calling cards by moms and dads alike.

Benefits of calling cards for parents:

• Announce a new job title of "New Parent" or "New Grandparent"!


• Ideal for arranging play dates! No more rummaging in purses or diaper bags searching for scraps of paper and pens. No more writing contact information on the back of your receipts!


• A convenient way to leave contact information with your child's playdate host, caregiver or teacher.


• Include your child's allergies or other medical information.

Where could you get such a thing?

Nightshade Creations offers a line of business cards for parents. Mabel's Labels have recently introduced their new line of Mama Cards available in five original designs.

Get yours today!

Child safety concerns when using full name

Question:

My son has a common first name, Jack. There are two other boys in his class with the same first name and the same initial for their last name, so we'd like to get his full name "Jack Scott" put on his labels. However, we'd rather not have his full name on his bag tags, which would be clearly visible to strangers.

Can I order a combo pack and have the bag tags not have the full name? Or am I stuck ordering each of the label types separately?

Answer:

Mabel's Labels is conscious of child safety and appreciates your concern. It is possible to order a combo and request that the bag tags do not include the child's first name. (All of the other labels can be discretely positioned.)

Simply mention your request in the comments box on the online form, or call in your order (toll-free) at 1-866-306-2235.

Do child ID wristbands work?

Question: The new child ID wristbands sound like an interesting idea, but do they work?

Short answer: Yes they do!

Long answer: We were recently out on a day trip with offspring and friends with offspring. I provided wristbands to all the kids on our group. In the event they got separated from the adults they were each instructed to find a mommy and show her their new "bracelet."

As fate would have it, we found ourselves in an area with a large play structure -- the kind that's at least two stories tall with slides and mirrors and multiple compartments into which parents are not always able to see. The kind where it's not uncommon to lose sight of your child for a couple of minutes.

Except that we lost sight of one of the children for longer than a couple of minutes. The remaining children were sent through the structure to find the missing child. No luck. A few minutes later my cell phone rang. The missing child had wandered out of the "play" area and shown a mommy their bracelet!

Thank you Mabel’s Labels – Labels for the stuff kids lose!® for your "my 411 wristbands!"


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If you're in a situation like this, as soon as you realize a child is missing, I recommend taking your cell out of your purse / backpack / pocket, turning it to vibrate and carrying it in your hand. The ambient noise at fairs or indoor playgrounds can be so loud that it's impossible for you hear the cell phone when it rings.




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Disclosure: I'm a Mabel's Labels Buzzmama and I receive free products for my involvement in the program. I'm also a Mabel's Labels web affiliate and I earn a commission if you use the following link to purchase your Mabel’s Labels – Labels for the stuff kids lose!®