Can I travel with small children? And what is the best way to do it? Take advantage of the tips for organizing a comfortable stay.
There is an opinion that children under 3 years old should not be taken on vacation. This is a rather difficult question, which cannot be answered unequivocally. The opinion of pediatricians who are opposed to traveling with children under 3 years old is largely based on the inadequacy of transport and the hardships of traveling with a baby, who is already experiencing emotional shock due to climate change and other difficulties.
However, it all depends on the mood of the mother. If she is an avid traveler and cannot imagine her existence without travel, flights and a change of environment, then the child will be much calmer with a rested mother in a good mood. Abstracting from the needs of the mother, it is necessary to determine the main important points in preparation for the trip.
When choosing a destination, remember that a strong climate change and a difference in time will take at least a week for the baby to adapt. Accordingly, when flying to Thailand for a month, you don't have to worry about these aspects, because you will have enough time to adapt and relax. At the same time, a 10-day vacation in Egypt is unlikely to benefit the crumb.
The following areas are considered the best destinations for children's beach holidays: the south of Russia, Turkey, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Spain, Greece and other countries on the coasts of the Black and Mediterranean Seas. The best time for a vacation with a small child at sea is from spring to autumn. In winter, it is not recommended to change the climate dramatically.
When choosing a transport, it is necessary to take into account food for the baby. The easiest way is to travel with a breastfed baby. Mom's breast is a universal sedative that will help relieve the effects of pressure changes on an airplane, save you from motion sickness in a car and train, and also smooth out the negative effects of a change in food. For older children, most airlines offer a special children's menu. Mothers of formula-fed babies can get hot water for formula on the plane or train.
When planning a trip with your child, remember the wonderful inventions of civilization: slings, travel pots, lightweight cane strollers, special backpacks for mothers, diapers, thermo bottle bags, car seats and much more, which will make your life easier and help you relax while on vacation …
Going on vacation with a child, do not forget to take out insurance. Most major insurance companies will offer an insurance package for any country in the world. Do not forget to familiarize yourself with the conditions of insurance in detail so that an unexpected deductible or hospital treatment not prescribed in insurance does not become an unpleasant surprise for you at the most inopportune moment.
Going on a beach vacation with your baby, do not forget about hats and protective creams. After a few days of using high protection creams, you can gradually switch to more liquid products. It is best to dress your baby in natural light-colored clothing to avoid overheating and sunburn.
One of the indisputable advantages of traveling with children under 2 years old is free flights and accommodation in most hotels in the world. The choice of a hotel for a vacation with a baby is a purely individual matter. Someone prefers hotels on the first line with sandy beaches. Someone likes pebbles more and the remoteness of the hotel from the sea does not matter. Many parents traveling with children prefer to rent an apartment and cook on their own while on vacation.
If the arguments in favor of a vacation with a child still outweigh the arguments against, do not forget to consult a pediatrician before traveling.
