Child Safety Tips in Dubai

Child Safety Tips in Dubai

Never assume that your maid/nanny will be watching your kids at all times, especially outdoors.
Unlike other countries, boys are more prone to abduction in the middle east.
Tell your children that, “Strangers mean danger”. If someone stops next to them in a car, tell them to run away toward the rear of the car since backing up fast is difficult.
Check out babysitters, suspicious people in the neighborhood and anyone you hire to work in your home.
Tell children to trust their instincts. “If they think something’s wrong with someone they meet, they should run away.”
Warn children not to fall for common lures such as: needing help finding a lost puppy. Some molesters tell youngsters they are cute and want to take their picture, or that they have a toy or candy for them. When children hear these approaches from a stranger, they should run fast to a safe place.
Show children safe places in your neighborhood to run to if they feel threatened - the home of a trusted friend.
If youngsters are on a bike, hold it between them and the abductors car. If they are pulled into a car, they should jump into the backseat as soon as possible and try to escape through the window.
Children can make a potential abductor panic and flee by screaming at the top of their lungs, “He’s kidnapping me!!!!!,” or “Fire” will quickly bring attention to the attempted abduction.
Tell children to walk on sidewalks, as far away from the curb as possible against the flow of traffic so they can see who’s approaching. That will make it more difficult for them to be surprised by a driver and quickly snatched.
Develop code words for anyone you trust to pick up your children and teach your little ones the code. Tell them not to ride or go with anyone who doesn’t know the code.
Know the places your children play, learn about their friends and friends’ families - especially before they go to people’s homes to play.
Avoid putting your children’s names on their garments and possessions. When children hear their names called, they let their guard down, thinking it’s someone they know.
Do not trust the security guards in your villa complex. Uniforms are easy to replicate and children are easily convinced.
Never leave garage door openers or spare house keys “hidden” in spots where they might easily be found.
After workers leave your home, check ALL windows and doors to make sure they are locked.
If kids get lost while shopping they should go to the nearest security guard or cashier. DO NOT ASK A SHOPPER THEY DON’T KNOW AND DO NOT GO INTO THE PARKING LOT TO SEARCH FOR YOU.
Never let your little children use a public restroom by themselves.
Get references of people you want to hire and be sure to check them out.Warn older children never to hitchhike.
Review the security policy of your child’s school and day-care centers. Don’t be shy about speaking up if you see a flaw.
For identification purposes, take a lock of your child’s hair for DNA.
Prepare your children well - these (abductors and predators) are anywhere - and it can happen anywhere!