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Travel: 6 Things To Consider While Going On Holiday With Your Children

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
May 9, 2019
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Taking your kids on holiday is something every parent dreams of. However, it can be a daunting experience if you’re not prepared for it. children can be a handful, especially in new environments. Additionally, they require extra care while on holiday so as to ensure their safety and comfortable holiday. If you want to give our children a dream holiday, here are some things to consider.

1.      Book Wisely

Choose your accommodation bearing in mind that you’ll be there with your children. It’s better to stay somewhere where you have prior experience with. However, if this is not possible, ensure that your holiday destination is kid-friendly. Check with them whether they have babysitting services for young children and book a room with separate beds or interconnecting doors.

2.      Baggage Allowance

The carry on limit still applies when you’re travelling with children. If you’re holding your child throughout the flight, you’re allowed to have a 10kg luggage, a baby cot and/or a pushchair. However, if you purchase a seat for your child, this doesn’t apply and any additional luggage should be part of your purchased allowance. Travel: 17 Common Packing Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Holiday

3.      Travel Light

It’s hard juggling suitcases and children. In that case, keep your suitcases to the minimum. Make sure your children don’t have any carryon luggage especially if they can carry them on their own since you’ll have one more thing to carry. However, don’t compromise your children’s comfort. Pack the essentials and some additional entertainment.

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4.      The Weather

One of the most important things to consider when going on holiday with children is how the weather is in the area. Check if the place is prone to mosquitoes and how the weather is during the day and night then pack accordingly. If you’ll travel from one destination to another, make sure you pack clothes for different environments. Most importantly, pack appropriate shoes that will ensure your children have maximum experience.

5.      Safety

This is every parents’ top priority while on holiday with their children. It’s easy for children to wander and get lost. Therefore, make sure there are strict security measures at your holiday destination. Have a discussion with your children about things and places to avoid. Additionally, keep a close eye on them. If they have a phone, you can install a tracking app to monitor their movement. 5 tips for parents travelling with children

6.      Sleep Problems

Just like you, children have difficulty sleeping in new environments. This could get in the way of enjoyable holiday experience for both you and your child. One way to help them sleep better is to carry their sleeping toy. The familiarity will help put them at ease. You can also have downtime with them. Cuddle them or read them a bedtime story. If you’re in a different time zone, try to do things according to the local time, not your home country time. Parenting: 6 Sleep Hacks For Children

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