One of the big things parents are concerned about when they go on their first Disney vacation is “what happens if my kids get lost?!?” First off, rest assured that Disney is amazing at dealing with this, but there is something you can buy that will give you some piece of mind.
SafetyTat!
SafetyTat is a “tattoo” similar to a band-aid, but with much more adhesive, that you can put onto your child. They come in many different styles which you can see HERE.
For our review we decided to get a set of the Quick Stick Write-on tattoos.
You can find them online at SafetyTats.com retailing for $9.99 plus shipping costs. There was a lizard, rocket, dog, ladybug, and flower tattoo in the variety pack, so they were great for girls or guys of any age.
They do not require water to apply, are sweat-proof, and waterproof. Our variety pack comes with 6 tattoos, a special marker to write your contact phone number on, and rubbing alcohol pads.
Step 1: Rub the spot you would like to apply the tattoo to with the alcohol pad to get any oils or dirt off the location. You want to make sure you put the tattoo somewhere where it can be easily seen by someone who might find your little one, but not in a place that will be uncomfortable or that they will scratch/ pick at too much. We chose the forearm. To do this, please, after removing the clear top layer, place on your child’s skin with your hand on top of it and let your body heat help set the adhesive to the skin for about 60 seconds (It’s a great time to sing ABC’s or talk about the purpose of his/her SafetyTat child ID tattoo!)”
Step 2: Peel off the backing for the sticky part that will stick on the arm but leave the tops to easily handle. Put onto location and smooth down.
Step 3: Use the marker to write the phone number of the phone you will have with you when you are in the park.
And you’re all done!
So how long does it last? Well we put the sticker on my son and daughter on 2/27. My son just took his off on 3/9! And I told him to go ahead and take it off because it was partially pulling off. So his stayed on for 12 days and we actually had him take it off, so it probably could have lasted longer. My 5 year old daughter began picking at hers much earlier so it began peeling in one side, so on her 4th day I told her she could take it off.
Four days and one vigorous swimming session later and you can see that the tat was in tact and completely attached.
The tattoos are hypoallergenic, latex-free, soy-free and nut-free. It has a warning on the site to not use if you have known skin allergies or sensitive skin. I was an idiot and didn’t read this part (my fault not theirs) and my daughter has extremely EXTREMELY sensitive skin and said it itched once or twice but my 9 year old son said he never felt it and it never bothered him a bit.
Taking it off was a bit of drama with my daughter. I ripped it off quickly, like a band-aid, and she cried and sniffled for a little bit. Dawn, the creator of SafetyTats recommends “low and slow” for taking the safetytat off. My son took his own off and laughed and laughed at how white and “pickled” his skin was from under it. This could be a little bit of drama with your little one, but I’m sure there’s something out there about how to get one off less painfully.
I think the product is excellent! It’s far less cumbersome than an identification band made of plastic that irritates children to death! It’s temporary and not expensive and it meets a need that parents have in Disney parks; to be able to be reunited with their children quickly should they get separated from one another. You can learn a lot more about SafetyTats and order some of your own by going directly to www.safetytat.com
SafetyTat has also been generous enough to donate a set of tattoos to giveaway! Giveaway will run from today (March 12th) to 12:00 noon on Friday (March 16th).
You can “enter” the giveaway by:
1. Commenting on this post and telling us which of the Safety Tattoos you like the most (you can see the different kinds HERE).
2. Liking the SafetyTat facebook page.
3. Liking the Tips from the Disney Diva facebook page.
And if you don’t win I’d STILL recommend you buy some SafetyTats. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! I certainty wasn’t!
I like the aliens or the race cars for my boys! Going to WDW with a 6 and 3 year old, so they will definitely come in handy!
I love the race car ones! I will have an almost six year old and a four year old when we go!
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I like safety tats on facebook too! Been dyeing these for a while and will for sure be buying some if I don’t win!
I like the variety pack since I have 2 girls 8 and 6 and a 19 month old boy. … I like you and safety tats on fb
I don’t have kids, but I do get lost, and tend to write numbers on my hand or keep a slip of paper in my pocket in case it happens (I hate bringing my phone into parks because i either A. Lose them or B. They break from my carelessness or water rides)
And there are two -stick on’s- I can totally see on my arm. This one funky green lizard thing because it made me laugh when I saw it, or the QR code. If I lose my Disney partner, I can go crying to DL security, they scan it and the QR code will text him! Pretty sweet.
I like the race cars for my boys. They love playing with cars. I also love the QR code safety tats and the tat builder to create your own personalized tats for your kids.
I really like this idea, the quick stick write on ‘princess’ pack is the one I would chose 🙂
Love the princess ones!
LOVE the Mischief Mouse variety! These would be so helpful (and reassuring) on our Disney trip that is coming up!
My kiddos love the aliens! I also have an autistic child, and we are heading to Disney in June – I think these will come in very handy for us!!!
I was already a fan of Safety Tat, but now I’m a fan of you, too!!! =)
This is a great product. My daughter would like the ladybug.
The quick stick safety tats were a big help at Disney World. My daughter is easily distracted and tends to wander off. ld love some more for our next trip.
The quick stick safety tats were a big help at Disney World. My daughter is easily distracted and tends to wander off. I’d love some more for our next trip.
I like both Safetytat and Disney Diva on FB!! We love the Quick Stick that are for both girls and boys. We have used SafetyTats for 4 years now and LOVE them!! I recommend them to anyone I know who has kids and take them to any large venue (fair, concert, amusement parks, etc.)
We used safteytats in August 2010 at WDW. We used two on our 5 day stay. We were in the pool daily and we probably could have used only one during the trip. Our daughter was 3 and it calmed my fears of getting seperated. Many parents on lines with us commented on them. Plan on using them again for our next trip.
Wish we had a girlie set but found a set locally with generic designs.
What a great idea!!!!!! Thank you as o much for the awesome tips! I am on here daily!!!!
I would love to get one of the combo boy/girl packs for my 6 year old son and 4 year old daughter before our Disney World trip in June! I also noticed they have allergy tattoos. have to get those too, my son has a SEVERE peanut allergy. What a great idea!! Wish I had thought of this!!
Having a Grandson, the sports theme catches my eye. However, if they ever come out with a Disney theme, that would be my first choice, of course!
I really like the frog for my son and any of the girly ones for my daughter.
Liked Tips from the Disney Diva on FB!
Liked Safetytat on FB!
I love the girly ones for my girls. They love princess’
I like the variety. I have 2 boys and 1 girl so I need boys and girls tats
I liked Safety Tat on FB.
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I like Disney Diva on FB, scratch that, LOVE it!! 🙂
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These are a great idea. I like the frog tats (I think my son and daughter would both like those) or the variety pack.
I like the race cars for my son and the princess ones for my baby girl. I will need to be getting the variety pack now…my 3 1/2 year old son is bad about taking off at the drop of a hat 🙁 these are going to be great at the ball games too 🙂