PARENTS taking their children to the Royal Adelaide Show are being encouraged to use wristbands in case the youngsters get lost.

The wristbands, sponsored by BankSA, contain a space where parents and carers can write their mobile phone number.

Should a child become lost, police can call the phone number provided to arrange a reunion.

The wristbands are available at all information booths, the Farmyard ­Nursery, the Royal Show ­office and the Royal Show police station.

The lost children office is located at the Royal Show police station - on the northern side of the?grandstand.

The Royal Adelaide Show runs from Friday, September 6, until Saturday, September 14.