I also read some advice to make sure you teach your kid to dial “nine-one-one,” not “nine-eleven;” otherwise, they may get flustered in the moment and endlessly search for an “11” button.

No matter how you teach your child to dial 911 on your cell phone, remember to practice, practice, practice. “The sooner the better. Kids are smarter than we give them credit for,” said Ochalik.

No matter how you teach your child to dial 911 on your cell phone, remember to practice, practice, practice. “The sooner the better. Kids are smarter than we give them credit for,” said Ochalik.