To use a wrist harness on 7 year old at a concert?

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Hi I'm brining my daughter 7 to a concert at a stadium soon. I'm probably being a bit anxious here but would I be safer to get a wrist strap for us to keep her close? We are seated at the concert but it's leaving the venue when everyone is rushing to make it for the last train/bus I worry about.
I've been to concerts before with friends and my husband and we've never lost each other and I never worry about it if we did as we're all old enough now.
She also knows what time do if she got lost. Would a wrist strap be a bit too much do you think?

Yes, it's a bit much. Just hold hands and make sure she knows where to go if she gets lost. Maybe a wrist band with your details on but not a stretchy lead made for two year olds.

Thank you @Springadorable, I wasn't sure and I saw them available on a page I was browsing that was selling merchandise for this concert and I wondered was it the done thing.

Yes it's too much
She's 7 and will be sitting with you

My thoughts exactly.
Even a bit of paper with your number in her pocket. And instructions to speak to a Steward if she gets separated.

I think a wrist harness could potentially do more harm than good if you get caught up between people in a crowd - it could lead to injury (you or others) if you get tangled. Will time be tight for you? If not, I'd hang back until the first rush to get out is over.

Take it with you and play it by ear. If she is fine then don't mention it. But if she starts to look a bit overwhelmed, then you could say "I've got this if it helps". She might be affronted at the suggestion, or she might be glad of it.

Just stay in your seats for a few minutes and let the initial rush pass.

The wristband with details is a good idea I've used them at theme parks before for piece of mind.

For a 7 year old, not a chance. If you are concerned about the crowds wait back a few minutes. I also don't think they are safe to use in a very busy area, they are asking for injuries/broken arms

Just hold hands, it will be fine.

Thanks everyone, luckily we're not relying on trains/buses as my dh is going to collect us. I hadn't thought of the injury aspect to using them either. Il hold back and wait until the crowds pass and use the paper on the wrist with my details and show her the people she can speak to if needed.

I’d do this but would also say that if other people speak to her (if she looks lost) then to emphasise she only looks for an official person and politely says no to the other person.

(going on experience of my almost 6 year old nephew who’ll speak to anyone!).

They want you to think it’s the done thing so you spend money on one. It isn’t the done thing and you definitely don’t need one. Just hold your child’s hand and make sure they know to approach a steward (or member of staff or police officer at the train/Tube station) if they get lost. But they won’t get lost.

Goodness don’t do that, she’s not a dog.

Gosh I am just imagining my 7 year-old’s face if I suggested tying him to my wrist.

Even my 4 year old would be outraged.

Surely the common sense thing to do whether you're at a concert or a crowded part is to let the crowd move first and then join in. We do that at the cinema as well, airport etc. The wristband is a good idea for details but just hold her hand, at 7 she is very unlikely to run off.

No don't do that. Get her a bracelet with your phone number

Write your phone number on their arm, under their sleeve and also on their ankle under their sock

She 7, she doesn't even need phone numbers written on her. Bit of paper in pocket, will do the job.

She can give it to someone to help her. But remember the obvious things you don't leave the venue without each other. There are old fashioned ways of reuniting lost children and parents.

very unreasonable, yes.

I don't think they would let you take one into the arena anyway, I imagine it would be seen as a hazard

Hold hands and guide her in front of you rather than pull her behind you

As you’re being collected, let the crowd rush out and stay seated for 10 minutes or so. It will make getting out so much easier.

I go to a lot of concerts and don't think it is too much when leaving
Obviously not when you are sat watching but it is really easy to get separated
especially small people