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Free Child Identification Kits Available at September 3 Event
This Labor Day weekend, parents have the opportunity to acquire essential child safety resources during a special shopping event.
On Saturday, September 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wal-Mart locations nationwide, in collaboration with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Ross Products, will host the inaugural “Smart Parent … Safe Child” event. Families attending this event will receive complimentary child ID kits featuring advanced DNA technology and a designated space for an updated child’s photo.
“Our long-standing partnership with Wal-Mart continues to help us educate parents about child safety and health,” stated Ernie Allen, President and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. “Preparation and discussing prevention strategies with children are crucial in keeping them safe.”
Child Safety Recommendations from Experts
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children offers these guidelines to assist guardians and parents in maintaining effective safety practices:
- Ensure you have an up-to-date photograph of your child readily available in case of emergencies.
- Avoid allowing young children to visit places unaccompanied; clearly define which locations they are permitted to go.
- Always be aware of your children’s whereabouts and who they are spending time with.
- Never leave children alone inside vehicles under any circumstances, whether running or not.
- Create open dialogues about safety with your children. Use trips to malls or parks as opportunities for teaching important lessons on personal security.
Additionals Tips at The Event
The event will also feature additional health and safety tips provided by brands like Similac Advance, PediaSure, Ensure Healthy Mom, Fisher Price, General Mills, Nestle, along with Procter & Gamble—all supporting Wal-Mart’s initiatives toward enhancing child safety awareness among families.
