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!®
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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!®
7.22.2008
Do child ID wristbands work?
7.01.2008
10% off your next Mabel's Labels purchase
- clothing labels for camp and school- return address labels for you
- Ultimate Back-to-School Combo
- stationery kits
- child ID wristbands and more!
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6.30.2008
Ultimate Back-to-School Combo and New Icons!
This year's four NEW colour combinations for the Ultimate Back-to-School Combo are:
True Blue (berry blue, ocean blue and sky blue),
Juicy Citrus (orange, lemon and lime),
Tickled Pink and
Pack in Black.
New icons!
Check out Mabel's four new icons!- bicycle
- headphones
- skateboard
- skier
6.23.2008
Introducing "My 411 Wristbands"
Tired of using a marker to write your cell phone number on your kid's stomachs?
"My 411 Wristbands" include the child’s first name, the parent’s first name and cell phone number and any allergies or special needs the child may have. They can be customized to fit any parent’s needs.
From the Mabel's Labels website:
Resistant to water, sunscreen, chlorine and perspiration. Available in 5 original designs.
The information on the wristbands can be whatever you like to a maximum of 50 characters. Information is printed exactly as you type it.
Mabel’s Labels will donate 10 percent of all sales of this product to Autism Speaks, an organization that promotes research and awareness about autism.
6.20.2008
Sand toys: Marker vs Mabel's Labels
You be the judge. The top image is a brand new bucket, freshly labeled with a black permanent marker and a Skinny-Mini™.
Can you see the difference?
6.16.2008
The Backardigans have moved into the Mabelhood!*
Your backyard friends have moved into the Mabelhood! Available only in Canada, choose between The Backyardigans Label Pack or The Backyardigans Stationery Kit, customized with your name and favourite character.
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Changes to the website!
If you haven't been by the Mabel's Labels website for a while, drop by and see the new changes!
Look for:
- Their Summer Camp Packing List (PDF)
- The new "Track My Order" feature
- Canadian residents need to have a peek at Mabel's new backyard friends!
