[blparent] Keeping track of children in noisy environments

Thu Aug 30 23:33:07 UTC 2018

I accidentally discovered a really great trick for keeping track of my daughter when we were at the playground. I bought her a box of Tic Tac candies and she had them in her pocket. She ran I could hear the candies shaking in their box. This was a great way of keeping track of her among all the other kids. Of course it worked great until all the kids wanted to share her candy and then when they were all gone I couldn’t hear her anymore.

JODY

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> On Aug 30, 2018, at 5:48 PM, Tara Briggs via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Jack and all! Insert in situations, I use one of those backpacks with the leash on my daughter. I got one for my oldest daughter and we never used it. She just likes to be close to me and hold hands. My younger daughter loves to explore! We really enjoyed taking the kids to the kids museum a train ride away from our house. And we take our kids there, Ariana, my youngest daughter, wears a backpack with a leash. I let her explore and do whatever she wants but that way I also know where she is. I just can’t seem to hear her in such a noisy place. I’m enjoying enjoying this discussion and I look forward to for the replies.
> Tara
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>> On Aug 30, 2018, at 3:28 PM, Jack Chen via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi all.
>> 
>> Thanks so much for the many responses.
>> 
>> My kids are about 2.5 and 5.
>> 
>> From folks that have trained their children, can you share any techniques that were particularly helpful? Calling them works sometimes but sometimes does not in my case.
>> 
>> Jack
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>>> On 8/30/2018 4:42 PM, Stacie Hardy - NFBHOU via BlParent wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>> 
>>> What a great question. I agree with was already been said. You might also consider using tiles. These could be worn by your child as a necklace. You would have a smaller tile on your key ring. When you wanted to locate your child, you would simply press the tile on your keys, and the tile your child wears would make a sound. We use these for locating our luggage. Hope this helps.
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>>>> On 8/30/2018 12:38 PM, Dacia Cole via BlParent wrote:
>>>> My daughter is currently too young for me to worry about this. However, when I have been out with my niece and nephews are other children, I do a combination of things. I reminded him that anytime I called their name, they must respond to me. So I know where they are. If they do not respond, we will stop the activity and leave wherever we are. Also, attaching bills to their clothing works. Or putting shoes on them to have something that squeaks in them. I know sided parents who use them. Hope this helps.
>>>> Dacia
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>>> On Aug 30, 2018, at 10:55 AM, Jack Chen via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hello all.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I am a totally blind dad. I find myself struggling to keep track of my sons in noisy environments such as playgrounds, amusement parks, etc. My children are pretty good in the sense that they won't stray too far. That said, I want to be able to keep closer tabs on them. How do other blind parents tackle this challenge?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have obtained a couple of different wireless beepers where I can press a button on a transmitter and have the receiver which my child wears in a pocket or around their neck, beep so I can generally locate them.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Any and all ideas appreciated.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jack
>>>>> 
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