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3 Tips for Managing Long-Haul Travel With Kids

March 26, 2018 by Thomas Hedley

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The stereotype of the lone traveler doesn’t hold true for everyone. Some people go globetrotting with partners, while others educate their children on the road, hopping between cultural landmarks and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you plan to take your kids on a long-haul vacation, exploring an exotic and far-flung location, or a round-the-world trip, the actual traveling element can be the trickiest part. If you’re nervous about managing a long-distance flight with your children, read these three tips to help you prepare.

Bring Your Own Food and Drink

Don’t assume that your flight provider will provide food and drink because you’re traveling long-distance. Even if your kids do get a meal on board, there’s no guarantee it will be something they like, so always bring back up options. Remember, you won’t be able to bring food and drink through security (except for breast milk or baby formula – though it’s worth checking your airline’s policy on this), so you’ll need to buy your snacks at customs. Opt for healthy snacks like granola bars, crackers, dried fruit and smoothies that will keep your kids full and stop them getting tired and cranky.

Pack Medical Supplies

Stuffy aircraft are hotbeds for germs, so make sure you bring plenty of antibacterial wipes and hand gels to keep the whole family healthy. There’s nothing worse than having an entire trip planned out, only for one of your kids to get sick the day after you arrive, so be vigilant about hand-washing whenever possible and tell your kids to keep their hands out of their mouths to avoid germs. It’s also a good idea to bring some infant Tylenol on board in case of fever or teething pain, as well as cortisol cream for heat rashes and itching. Check with your airline before taking any medicines on the plane, as policies tend to vary between flight providers.

Book Somewhere Comfortable to Stay

After a long journey, your kids will need somewhere comfortable to sleep. If you’re backpacking or hopping between destinations, it’s easy to think you’ll find accommodation when you arrive, but it’s just not that simple when you have children. After long-haul travel, kids need a home-away-from-home where they can spread out and get some much-needed rest. City apartments and luxury accommodation like Mykonos villas are perfect for families, as they are both spacious and affordable.

Hotel rooms may seem like the obvious choice if you’re only staying for a few nights, but they can be cramped and expensive for longer trips. All-inclusive hotels such as those in the Caribbean can offer more interesting rates than urban hotels, as well as more amenities for families with children.

Traveling long haul with kids can be daunting, but you can alleviate much of the stress with a little forward planning. Try not to get too anxious about the flight, as your kids will take their cues from you. Instead, explain how you’re going to explore somewhere new and that being on the plane is all part of the adventure. Pack plenty of snacks, drinks, toys, and activities for the journey, and flying long haul with kids should go without a hitch.

Filed Under: Travel Tips Tagged With: family travel, travel, travel with kids

TRAVELING WITH YOUR BABY

March 23, 2018 by Thomas Hedley

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Going on a holiday with your baby makes the experience wholesome. You get to spend some alone and quality time with them, and if you are lucky enough, share some interesting activities together. Let’s face it; it is not every day that adults and babies find common interests in which they can all participate in!

Traveling with your baby around the world is a great way to get them acclimatized to various cultures and climates. How you plan for it can either mean you enjoy the trip or look forward to when it ends. These five planning tricks will help you have a smooth time with your baby;

Find out what the law says about traveling with minors

The worst trip is one that ends even before it begins. Do your research on what your country’s laws say on minors traveling abroad and also what your country of destination requires before allowing in minors. What medical checks do they have to undergo and how much do they cost? Do they need visas and passports too? In case you are a breastfeeding mom, are breast pumps allowed and to what specifications? Finding out these beforehand will save you a lot of pain, disappointment, cancellation costs and public humiliation. You need put in a lot of work into preparations when traveling with your baby.

Finding space for your packing list

If it’s just the two of you, your baby and yourself, going on a trip, then you might want to limit the number of suitcases you will have to drag around. You might have to sacrifice some of your luggage to create space for the baby’s essentials (which are not few by the way!). You have to pack both cold weather and warm weather clothes for the baby. Toys are essential, but limit them to one or two of their favorite.

With adequate planning, you can even make matching t-shirts for you and your baby. Check heatpressguide.com on how to do it by yourself.

While fitting all these into one suitcase might make work easier for you, it is better to carry two separate bags – one for the baby and the other for you, to make it easier to find the baby’s stuff when you need them.

Prepare for medical emergencies

Consult a pediatrician for recommendations for a traveling baby. Get advice on the baby’s diet needs and how to react to your baby’s response to change of environment. Pack medication for chronic conditions such as colds and coughs, after professional advice from qualified medical personnel. A mini first-aid kit won’t hurt. Do not forget to also pack some for yourself. But remember to check border guidelines on such medication as they might be restricted.

Where to stay

A real headache comes in finding a place to stay during your holidays. Things might be easier if you are being hosted by a family or renting a home or cottage. If you are staying in a hotel, request for a baby cot when booking. Also, make sure that the place isn’t too isolated that it will be difficult to replenish essentials such as diapers. Availability of babysitters and fun activities for children at the hotel are an added advantage; you might need some alone time.

Bonus tip: Getting a baby tracker doesn’t do any harm. These beautiful souls like wondering, and you can’t have them under your watch all the time. Chaining them to your ankles is definitely out of the question! A frantic search through the airport just after you’ve been cleared to board is not an activity you will enjoy.

Filed Under: Travel Tips Tagged With: holiday, travel, travel with baby, travel with kids, vacation

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