You don't
have to stop travelling just because you have a small child. Good planning
is the key to a fun and successful trip with children.
Just try our golden rules and see!
- Plan your vacation
in detail before hand. Make a list of places you're going to visit and
arrange them in the simplest possible order.
- If you are going
by car get it checked from bumper to bumper.
- Allow yourself
plenty of time, as kids always seem to add to the time taken on a journey.
- Carry a travel
pack with extra clothes, nappies, baby wipes, tissues, towels,. Take
lots of toys games, music and food such as fruits, biscuits and chocolates.
- Prepare some games
for the children to play during the journey to keep them occupied. They
can count all the red cars they see or can watch out for the milestones.
- Always carry water
and a tin of powdered milk in case you can't get hold of regular milk.
- If your child
suffers from motion sickness, check with your doctor for anti-sickness
pills such as avomin. Always check the dosage beforehand. Don't let
him travel on a full stomach. Carry cloves or cardamom with you as these
help to alleviate sickness.
- Try and ensure
that each child gets a window seat so as to avoid unnecessary quarrels.
- If you're going
by train or plane have your child dressed in bright visible colours
that stand out in a crowd, so that there is no danger of losing sight
of your active children.
- Make contingency
plans with the child in case of getting lost. Even if never needed,
they'll probably make both of you feel better.
- Keep hold of the
child when entering or exiting a train or a plane even if it means ignoring
the luggage.
- Don't take a small
child on an escalator or near a conveyor belt.
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- Involve the child
in the vacation- from planning it to inventing games on the places you
will be seeing.
- Expect delays,
detours and small emergencies so carry along your enthusiasm and a sense
of humour
Eating
out with a toddler
What to watch
out for
- Cuisine - will
he like the cuisine served there? Can you order something special for
him? How long will the meal take to come?
- Amenities - Will
there be high chairs? Will the surroundings be child-proof?
- Attitude of staff
- are toddlers welcome?
- Noise level -
Is it high enough to disguise your toddler's contributions or will you
get angry looks from all present?
Tips
- Go early and finish
early.
- Make reservations
and explain in advance that you have a toddler with you.
- Try and get seating
away from the kitchen doors and the other diners. Preferably try for
a booth where you can put him between you and the wall.
- Keep your attention
on the toddler otherwise he may begin to scream in order to get your
attention.
- Don't try out
new dishes for him.
- Tip well.
- Set limits for
behaviour
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