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PrintSpecial Report: Tot finder
Kids love to run. But play time can quickly turn into panic time.
Jamie Tighe/Mom
"I have lost my daughter in a supermarket before."
Amy Sachs/Mom
"It's happened at sporting events where there is big crowds."
Family safety experts report seven out of 10 kids will get lost at least once in their life.
Todd Morris/Brickhouse Security
"You want be able to find the child before they can be taken far enough away from you that they have been abducted."
A new gadget to arm parents with information on their kids every move…this high tech watch.
You need a key to take it off.
Todd Morris/Brickhouse Security
"We set our comfort level."
Parents set boundaries up to roughly 350 feet away outdoors or 200 feet indoors.
Then a wireless signal will detect when your kid crosses your boundary and guides you to him.
Karen/ Mom
"Found you."
For younger kids, this teddy bear receiver can be attached to belt or shoelaces.
When your kid runs off, you touch a button and a chirping sound will lead you to her.
"Beeping… hi mom."
This device works in short distances, roughly 50-60 feet away, and is better for younger kids, one-five years old.
It costs just under $30 and the high tech watch locator we showed you are close to $200.
Todd Morris/Brickhouse Security
"This is a tool that will help you keep an eye on them... not keep an eye on them for you."
But technology has limitations... you can get the wrong information if the signal is blocked by a building or interrupted by several wireless devices.
So using common sense is also important.
Family expert Alyssa Dver teaches safety to parents and kids all around Massachusetts.
Rule #1...always be prepared.
Alyssa Dver, Wander Wear
"What I tell parents is to have a picture of each child separate and on the back of that photo you want to know their hair color, eye color, their height, their weight and any distinguishing marks on them."
Dver also advises putting a tag on your kid's shirt with your cell phone number.
Alyssa Dver, Wander Wear
"What does a mommy look like?"
And she tells kids to look for another mommy when they're lost.
Alyssa Dver, Wander Wear
"Mommies are everywhere. Their natural instinct is to help children that are in distress."
As far as Sydney is concerned... she wants to avoid getting lost.
Sydney Tighe
"I learned not to run away from my mom or dad."
A big lesson for such a little girl.
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