Families to Receive Free Child ID Kits at Sept. 3

Families to Receive Free Child ID Kits at Sept. 3 Event

A shopping trip this Labor Day weekend will help equip parents with important child safety resources.

On Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wal-Mart stores nationwide, along with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Ross Products, will host the first ever “Smart Parent … Safe Baby” event. Families will receive a free child ID kit that includes leading DNA technology and a placeholder for an updated child photo.

“We’ve been a long-time partner with Wal-Mart and are always grateful for their efforts to educate parents about child safety and wellness,” said Ernie Allen, president and chief executive officer of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. “Being prepared and discussing prevention tips with children are the keys to keeping kids safer.”

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provides the following tips to help parents and guardians practice good safety measures.

* Keep an up-to-date, good quality photograph of your child in case of an emergency.

* Never let...