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WATER APPLIED ‘TATS
- last 1-3 days
- apply with water
- remove with rubbing alcohol or baby oil
- pre-printed
- appearance varies with skin tone
- customize online with your information
- choose from one of our designs or design your own with TatBuilder
The Tat That Brings Kids Back® also offers the Label That Brings Stuff Back! No matter where you are or what you do, there’s a SafetyTat product to ensure the safety of your child and the safe return of your belongings.
All of our products are latex-free, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, hypoallergenic, non-toxic and water resistant.
Safety Tips
THEME PARK SMARTS
(From Parents Magazine)
- Have a game plan. Before you go, talk to your family about what to do if someone gets lost: Stay put, or find a park worker or another mom with kids.
- Bring a Family Photo. (or TAT TIP take one with your cell phone the day of your trip!) This will make it easier for park security to locate your child. Take digital snaps of each of your kids right before you leave so you can show what they’re wearing.
- Tattoo Your Child. That’s us! If your kids are too young to memorize your cell-phone number, mark it on them. One neat idea is personalized temporary tattoos that have your number right in the design (safetytat.com).
- Check the Map First. Start the day off by locating the park’s information centers in advance so you can point them out to your children or get to them quickly in case of an emergency. Also, look for the first-aid and baby-care centers.
- Be Stroller-Savvy. Do something to distinguish yours from all the others, like tying a balloon or a colorful ribbon on it. This is especially important if you rent one at the park — yours will be identical to hundreds of others.”
TO SHARPIE OR NOT TO SHARPIE?
Excerpt from Wikipedia: “According to the manufacturer’s safety data sheets (MSDS), various Sharpies contain: n-propanol, n-butanol, diacetone alcohol, xylene, and cresol. The first of these, n-propanol, is commonly used in cosmetics. The other four, however, are industrial solvents, chemicals that should not be sniffed, eaten, or put on the skin. As solvents they penetrate the skin and fingernails, and do enter the bloodstream.”
We say “no, thanks” to that.
Choose identification your child won’t lose. If you are using our Quick Stick Write-On! SafetyTat, the marker provided is waterproof (so it won’t smear or fade) and non-toxic, but not appropriate for writing directly on skin. The Quick Stick Write-On! provides a complete barrier between the marker and your child’s skin.
LOST CHILD STATS AND FACTS
Alyssa Dver, Founder of The Center to Prevent Lost Children
Research from The Center to Prevent Lost Children now owned by SafetyTat LLC. May not be reproduced or copied without permission.
According to a 2005 report, the U.S. Department of Justice estimated that approximately 340,000 children a year become temporarily separated from a parent or a caregiver for at least an hour.And those numbers reflect only reported incidents, and not the thousands of times parents have lost a child for a few excruciating minutes.
Thankfully, most children are found quickly, often even before they realize they’re lost. And possibly every parent’s worst fear — abduction by a stranger or an acquaintance — is very rare: Only 115 meet the criteria for this type of kidnapping a year.
- Over 2000 U.S. kids get lost every day.1
- Less than 10% are reported to any authority.2
- 90% of families will experience losing a child in a public place. 20% have lost a child more than once.2
- 95% will forever remember the trauma of getting lost.2
- Parents rank losing a child 5 times more concerning to them than terrorism and 3 times more concerning than abduction.2
- Kids get lost most often in malls and stores (45%)2
- 27% of families that visit an amusement park lose a child while they are there. That’s nearly 1 in 3!3
- Only 9% of parents put some form of safe ID on their children.2
- 76% of parents want to know what to do to prevent a child from getting lost.2
Sources:
1: NISMART2: National Incident Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway and Thrownaway Children. U.S. Department of Justice. October 2002.
2: Wander Wear Inc. parent survey, September 2006.
3: IntiMetrix study, 2002.
"FIND A POLICE OFFICER" IS NOT THE BEST ADVICE
According to Gavin de Becker, Child Safety Expert, and author of Protecting the Gift (Excerpt) “Teaching this to a young child ignores several facts: All identifying credentials, insignias, badges and nameplates are above the waist, but a young child sees a world of legs. In fact, many children get lost in the first place because of following legs (the wrong set): Legs aren’t that distinctive when viewed from two and a half feet off the ground.”
De Becker also states as an inflexible rule: Teach children that if they are ever lost, Go to a Woman. Why? De Becker says, “First, if your child selects a woman, it’s highly unlikely that the woman will be a predator; A woman is likely to stop whatever she is doing, commit to that child, and not rest until the child is safe.”
TatTip: We tell our children if they are lost, ask a MOMMY for help.
HAVE A PLAN
Many parents struggle between giving their children freedom and providing them protection. Freedom offers children time to explore, learn, run (and fall), succeed (and fail). Freedom offers opportunities to learn, albeit sometimes “the hard way”. Where do we draw the line?
While we cannot protect our children from every mishap, what we can do is prepare them.
We already knew that parents love the peace of mind SafetyTat provides and kids love the cute SafetyTat designs. We learned something very important: when wearing SafetyTat, many children do not panic when separated from parents. They feel EMPOWERED. They are calm, know exactly what to do and understand that the simple tattoo on their arm is a way to get back to his/her parents fast.
Having a plan helps to set your children’s expectations and allows them the confidence that they know just what to do in a given situation. If you calmly talk to your children about “what to do if…” They will not be fearful. They will simply take charge.
How to apply and remove tattoos
Where to use and how to apply and remove your SafetyTat tattoo
SafetyTat uses medical-grade, hypoallergenic, latex-free adhesive on all products. Always be cautious and do a small test area with your tattoos prior to applying for long durations. Warning: Do not apply to sensitive skin or if you have known skin allergies. Apply to in tact skin only. Do not apply near eyes. As a precaution, do not use this temporary tattoo (or any other adhesive products) if you are pregnant or nursing.
How to Apply your SafetyTat® Quick Stick Write-On! Kids' Temporary Tattoo Applique
While you are applying your SafetyTat Temporary ID Tattoo, talk to your child about safety, and the significance of his or her SafetyTat. Take a look at some of our recommended child safety tips to jump start your conversation.
1). Be sure your child’s skin is clean and dry before you apply the temporary ID tattoo. Please make sure your child’s skin does not have sunscreen or lotion on it before applying SafetyTat.
2). Choose a place to apply on his or her arm — any body part that doesn’t have a lot of hair. Choose a spot on your child to apply SafetyTat where your child will not be tempted to remove it (like on the outside of arm, inside wrist, shoulder) If your child does not pick or pull the “Quick Stick Write-On!” SafetyTat, it can last for days, even weeks!
3). Very carefully, peel a single SafetyTat from the larger sheet, avoiding contact with adhesive
4). Apply, to skin, adhesive side down, press firmly 20 seconds
Note: You cannot remove and reposition your SafetyTat once it is applied…it won’t stick twice!
5). Slowly remove the top protective layer at slit
6). Once applied to skin, clearly write emergency information on SafetyTat using the SafetyTat tattoo marking pen or Sharpie® marker
How to Remove your SafetyTat® Quick Stick Write-On! Kids' Temporary ID Tattoo Applique
“Low and slow” works best: Loosen edges of SafetyTat with fingernail (You may consider using a moisturizer to soften the adhesive along the peel edge.) Hold the skin next to the SafetyTat ID tattoo with one finger. Remove SafetyTat “low and slow”, keeping it close to skin surface and pulled back over itself. As the SafetyTat ID tattoo is removed, continue supporting the skin next to the SafetyTat with one finger.
How to Apply your Original Style SafetyTat® Brand Kids' Temporary ID Tattoos
You will need a WARM WET sponge, washcloth or paper towel for Step 5.
While you are applying your SafetyTat Temporary ID Tattoo, talk to your child about safety, and the significance of his or her SafetyTat. Take a look at some of our recommended child safety tips to jump start your conversation.
1). Be sure your child’s skin is clean and dry before you apply the temporary tattoo. Please make sure your child’s skin does not have sunscreen or lotion on it before applying SafetyTat. Please avoid using sunscreen on or near your SafetyTat, as many brands will break down the adhesive.
2). Choose a place to apply on his or her arm—any body part that doesn’t have a lot of hair.
3). Carefully peel the clear transfer sheet away from the colored side of the temporary ID tattoo.
4). With dry hands, press and hold firmly in place on your child’s arm for one minute so your body heat can activate the adhesive on the skin. This is probably the most important step to a good application!
5). Now, use your WARM wet paper towel to thoroughly wet the back of the temporary tattoo. As the water soaks in, the tattoo will become visible through the paper. Use lots of water for best results. Within about 30 seconds, the paper will soon easily slip from your child’s temporary tattoo. Let the tattoo dry thoroughly. This can take several minutes. Please be sure your SafetyTat is dry before covering with clothing (or sheets/blankets).
If your tattoo still seems sticky after you have wet it and slipped the paper off, simply add more water to the top. This is just residual adhesive from the protective paper you have removed. TAT TIP Baby powder! After your SafetyTat dries completely, and if it still seems somewhat sticky, sprinkle just a little baby powder on it and lightly rub. This is such a great Tat Tip, and it feels so nice, too!
For best results, apply a new Original Style SafetyTat each day.
How to Remove your Original Style SafetyTat® Brand Kids Temporary Child ID Tattoos
You can remove your child’s temporary tattoo with baby oil or rubbing alcohol. Be sure to wash the area with soap and water before you try again.
Your SafetyTat Kids Temporary Child ID Tattoo can last from one to several days. If you have sensitive skin and have received a rash from band-aids or adhesives you may want to leave your tattoo on for only a few hours. You can shower with your tattoo, but do not scrub—just rinse lightly to keep clean.
SafetyTat uses only medical grade adhesive on all products. The adhesive is acrylic-based and does not contain latex. Always be cautious and do a small test area with your tattoos prior to applying for long durations. Warning: Do not apply to sensitive skin or near eyes. As a precaution, do not use this temporary tattoo (or any other adhesive products) if you are pregnant or nursing.
Suggestions where to use your SafetyTat Temporary Safety Child ID Tattoo
SafetyTat temporary Child ID tattoos are useful for many situations such as amusement parks, water parks, stadium events, traveling, site seeing, zoos, museums, shopping malls, allergy alerts, first day of school, drop-off play dates and birthday parties, and even school field trips. We also offer temporary tattoos that alert to allergies, medical conditions and special needs. Do you have a SafetyTat story or suggestion for our kids’ temporary ID tattoos? Great! Please email us! CustomerService@SafetyTat.com
- MOMS: Keep a pack of SafetyTat temporary Child ID tattoos in your purse
- DADS: Keep a few SafetyTats in your wallet
- Make sure your babysitter has a set of temporary child ID tattoos with his or her phone number for outings with your children
- Get special tattoos for Grandma and Grandpa when the kids go to visit
- Be certain your school or preschool applies a school SafetyTat temporary tattoo to each child for field trips, personalized with the teacher, director or principal’s phone number
- Perfect precaution for Girl or Boy Scout adventures, personalized with your Troop Leader’s contact information
Share Your Story
Tell us your story. You’ve lived through the event…now why not share your experience to help others? Did SafetyTat help to reunite you and your child? Did your child experience a potential allergy exposure and SafetyTat allergy tattoos prevented it? (Or perhaps you can recount a true personal story when SafetyTat would have been helpful in reuniting you and your child? or could have helped you when YOU were a child?). We just may use your story in one of our newsletters and send you free stuff. All submissions are the property of SafetyTat LLC.
Thanks for sharing!
Our Story
An Idea is Born!
The idea for SafetyTat temporary child ID tattoos was born of necessity one weekend at an amusement park. On Labor Day Weekend, Baltimore Mom, Michele Welsh and her husband, there with their three small children, felt out-numbered. To stave her panic, she quickly wrote her mobile phone number on each of their arms with a ballpoint pen. As she did this, she thoughtfully explained to each of them the importance of staying close to Mommy and Daddy. She also told them that if they were separated that the number on their arm was a way to reconnect with them.
Throughout the day of fun, Michele had to rewrite the number several times as it smeared or washed off. Several parents in the park stopped her to ask if that was her number on the kids’ arms. Each time, they loved the idea.
The day was a success and the idea for SafetyTat temporary child id tattoos was born.
