I’ve the same feelings with my 9yr old who has Down syndrome and is very inquisitive and a runner. It’s either giving a hand or in the stroller

I would use the lead for this occasion.

MY youngest brother was so fast and active around 3 that my mother had no choice but to buy one of those leads that look like you would you for a per dog . It was the best thing because even then he was running around but at least this time we know he wont get lost. Don’t take your chances and worry , use it .

The lead was my first thought on keeping her safe. I used to write my phone number on their arm with permanent marker, in case they got lost. And I tried to teach them to recite their name, mum and dads name and where they lived. Phone number was usually enough for me tho

im not a fan of the back pack. bright coloured clothing, take someone else to help you

A bracelet and name tag with your name and contact details on her, a backpack with a strap? There are many ideas. Maybe a whistle so if she can’t find you get her to blow it or if she is in trouble to blow it?

Some people rage against using the lead, however I’ve been to the Ekka many times and if I was concerned about my child getting lost in those crowds I’d use the lead and wouldn’t think twice about it.

We took our girl to the show when she was 2, we kept our eyes on her all day. The police walk the show all day & gave out wrist bands with her name & our phone number on it. Take a pic of her before you go & remember what she is wearing on the day. You won’t lose her

Always use a lead i say!!

there are some good comments here

Hope it all went well at the show

I’d use the back pack, better to be safe than sorry!

How did it all go?

I would use the teddy back pack

what did you end up doing?

How did it all go?

Hope you managed to find what you were after.

What did you use to keep her safe?

What did you end up doing?

Hope you had some answers here.