I received a complimentary Fleece Hoodie from Lil Worker Safety Gear in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Have you ever had that moment of panic when you realized you couldn’t see your child in a crowd? I have. I try not to be a helicopter mom, but like many parents, I worry about my children getting lost or (heaven forbid) taken by someone. I am only one person, so honestly it is impossible to always have eyes on my three boys even though I try. I’ve found a simple solution for keeping kids safe: The Lil Worker Safety Gear Hi Viz Fleece Hoodie.
Child Safety
Something interesting happened the other day when I took my boys to a local park. It had gotten chilly, so I put the Lil Worker’s fleece hoodie on my five year old to keep him warm. My eyes darted back and forth while all three of my kids played (ages 8, 5, and 2) among dozens of kids. I noticed a big difference as I looked for my five year old who was wearing the brightly colored orange fleece. I saw him almost immediately every time. It took me significantly longer to locate my other two children.
It was so comforting to have almost instant reassurance that he was okay. My eyes were so quickly drawn to the hoodie that it allowed me to identify him easily and get back to my conversation with friends. Because isn’t that what we’d rather do, moms?
Here’s a few reasons why you should check out the Little Worker Safety Gear website and consider snagging some of their Hi Viz gear.
- It’s high quality. The fleece material is thick, very soft, and has a heavy duty zipper. You can tell it is well made.
- There are multiple uses. It helps make your child more visible, it’s a useful piece of clothing, and could be part of a dress-up outfit too!
- There are different products to choose from. You could go for the fleece like I did, or you could go for a Hi Viz T-shirt, vest, arm/leg bands, a backpack, or hat. There’s something that fits all budgets.
- Shipping is prompt, even coming from Canada to the U.S.!
Road Safety
I want to support any product that helps keep our kids safe. As a Child Passenger Safety Technician, I’m well aware of the risks that are on the road. While car seats protect a child in the car, highly visible reflective gear helps keep them safe outside of the car. Walking home from school, riding bikes, and riding the school bus are situations where I think this gear could come in really handy.
Riding the bus in general is very safe (more so than riding in a car). In fact, getting on and off the bus is the where riders face the most danger. Kids need to know the bus stop safety rules. But even if they follow these rules, cars driving nearby may not be. That’s where Hi Viz gear gives you that extra layer of protection by prompting quicker reaction times should something out of the ordinary occur.
As a pedestrian, we all face risks when walking near streets. Children can be impulsive at times which is why it helps us to know the most common types of pedestrian crashes and how to avoid them. The Prevent Pedestrian Crashes Guide explains this and more:
Did you know?
• Fatalities among young pedestrians most often occur during the after school hours.
• The majority of the young pedestrian fatalities are boys.
Reflective gear is one suggestion made in the helpful pamphlet A Kid’s Guide To Safe Walking.
Riding a bike (or other toys with wheels) is fun for kids but also presents its own set of risks. The most common time of day for deaths in bicycle crashes is from 6-9 p.m., when visibility is limited. Properly fitting helmets and reflective gear can help protect your child from these crashes along with obeying the rules of the road. Safe Kids Worldwide has a list of bike safety tips and emphasizes:
Making sure a child is visible is one of the most important steps parents can take to ensure their safety.
Reflective clothing and accessories from Lil Worker Safety Gear does just that. It’s clothing with a purpose. Kids think the design is fun, and it makes life easier for parents, and safer for kids. Check out their website, Facebook, or Instagram to learn more!
Scroll down for more resources on bike, pedestrian, and bus safety.
That is a very helpful product! I don’t have children of my own yet but this is definitely something I would consider using. Thank you for sharing your review!
Thanks for reading!
That hoodie is adorable!! Great tips!
Thanks!
Great idea for the hoodie!
Agreed! It’s fun.
My son would love the bright colors in this hoodie! And a double win that it would help keep him safe.
Yes! I agree.
I could have used those vests when my kids had to walk and wait in the dark for the bus! Instead I sewed reflective tape onto my daughter’s backpack.
Those little vests for kids are brilliant. I even have one myself for walking in the woods – especially during hunting season.
Amazing information…and I am definitely going to order some reflective vests for my kids. They have already started riding their bikes outside with the weather getting warmer! Thanks so much for all the details!
I love these tips. I too try not to hover around my kids but i do keep a watchful eye especially around cars. Great idea even for traveling.
I need this in neon pink for my daughter who will only wear clothes that are pink and/or sparkle!!
This is so smart and so cute! I will definitely have something like this for my future kiddos! =)
That hoodie is such a great idea. I love it.
Great tips for moms! I think kids should have fun outdoors without worry!
Extremely useful information! I think getting vests for my children is wise for when they ride their bikes! We like next to a stop sign no one ever stops at. It terrifies me to think of what could happen if my kids were no spotted!
Wow!! This is wonderful. As a proud helicopter mom, I approve!
These are such great tips! The hoodie is so cute and definitely can put mom’s at ease while out in public places. Thanks for sharing!
Super cute ideas on safety. You can never teach to young!
This is a great product. Thanks for sharing!