Child's Bug Out Bag

During an emergency situation it is important that each child has their own child sized Bug-Out-Bag. It is very important that in these emergency situations for children to feel as safe as possible. Having their own Bu-Out-Bag with comfort foods and items they are familiar with is a top priority. If they have a favorite toy it might be wise to purchase a second toy of the same kind and place this one in their Bug-Out-Bag. These items and comfort food can be a real life saver for children when the SHTF. These items will help promote their overall mental health during these situations.

Make sure they are lightweight, if their favorite toy is a something heavy then you might have to have a substitute. Also, make sure all toys are age appropriate. Which means they might need to be changed out as time goes by, much like you rotate food storage. If there is a real need for a heavier item then it should be in an adult Bug-Out-Bag.

It is very important to realize that a child’s Bug-Out-Bag is just that a child’s. The main reason for having a child’s Bug-Out-Bag is to give them a sense of comfort and a feeling of control in a stressful situation. Everything concerning your child should be taken into consideration when preparing a child’s But-Out-Bag; age, physical condition and maturity.

Some items you might consider including are:

· A whistle, strapped to the outside of the bag
· A compass, strapped to the outside of the bag
· Laminated emergency contact list with name, home address, telephone numbers
· Small blanket
· 1 pair of pants, 2 non-cotton shirts
· Underwear and socks
· Coat
· Raingear
· Boots
· Hat and gloves
· Food bars
· Water and juice drinks
· Coloring book and crayons
· Stuffed animal
· Small books
· Dust mask and goggles
· Mini flashlight and extra batteries
· Small first aid kit
· Toothpaste, toothbrush
· Bar of soap, toilet paper
· Prepaid cell phone
· $10 in quarters
· Pocket knife
· Deck of cards
· Water purification tablets
· Flint and tinder
· Waterproof matches
· 100 feet braided paracord
· Mess kit
· Scriptures

Not all of these items would be found in every child’s Bug-Out-Bag. Remember keep it age appropriate and maturity appropriate. And this list does not include everything that you could include. Remember to customize your child’s bag to your environment and to your family.

The Bug-Out-Bag will be your life saver in a 24-72 hour emergency situation, so it is vital to have one ready.