How to travel with kids
Many young parents prefer to leave their children with grandmothers and explore the world together, because the younger generation imposes greater restrictions on travel, depending on age. So will the child can go only on special resort on the coast and spend half-days on the beach? Not at all, just don’t be afraid and follow simple tips.
Do not be afraid – it is not so scary to go on a trip with little children. If you love to travel and not afraid of difficulties, children - is not a reason to stay home! Nevertheless, the rest with a child involves many features that you should consider, going on a long trip with children.
Child's age. Doctors do not recommend to travel until the child has received the basic vaccinations (usually up to 6 months). But if you plan traveling with a baby, it's better to go for a long time - two weeks or more, otherwise, all the time will take to acclimatize to new conditions.
Nutrition – its better to stock up on the usual baby food, at least for the first time and habitual drinking water (3-4 liters) - is desired of the acclimatization. To eat common food kid can (and want) not always - especially if he will be offered some unfamiliar dishes. Breastfeeding mother should be careful in choosing their diet.
Protection from the sun. Do not forget sunscreen of a high degree of protection. Best time to relax on the beach - about 11 am and after 17 pm. Remember that the skin of children under one year has almost no protection from the sun, and they had better not appear on the sun.
What to bring to travel? Think how you will carry your child. Do not forget books, toys, in order to entertain a child on the road. It is important to dress the child for the weather, do not forget about the hat.
Flight - almost all airlines provide free flies for children under two years. Many aircraft are equipped with cradles for babies, but it's better to specify in advance. For ease congestion recommended during takeoffs and landings to give the baby to drink something sour sips, and if the child is still breastfeeding - you can just feed him milk.
At travel with children's, the best is to choose specific hotels for family vacations. In this case, try not to save on quality and comfort. Clarify whether there are books in children's menu, animators, babysitting, children's pool, playground, etc. In order not to spoil vacation, better choose already "proven" family hotels.
