If you travel with your children is a monumental disaster family?

Whatever the mode of travel, there are special challenges if you take the kids. The key to health is a bit 'of careful planning - and a calm, unruffled approach.





Where are we?





If you plan to stay at a bed and breakfast, do some research. Many B & Bs are not suitable for children. However, you may be able to find one for "farm" - a bed and breakfast in the company, that your children can interact with animals. This canfamily a memorable experience - especially for city dwellers.





Staying in a hotel? They offer extra child beds and / or cots for children? They have a restaurant with a kids menu? There is a games room or play area on the premises? There are activities for children from the neighborhood?





What should I pack?





Use your common sense. Every family is different. Check the following list and pack what is appropriate for your family:





Small firstFirst aid kit


liquid medicines for nausea


Liquid Tylenol


personal size tissues


towel dampened with individual packages


Paper towels


Photos of children, and important details about medicines


Phone numbers of doctors (in the home and place of destination)


Copies of passports, birth certificates, documentation of custody


Decks of cards, favorite toys, children's books


coloring books, crayons, pencils,Paper


crossword puzzle books, pens, erasable markers


Windbreakers, Slickers, umbrellas


Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen


Plastic bags from the stock fund (for storage and cleaning)





(Check with your airline first, whether liquid or gel are allowed in hand luggage).





Diaper Disposal





There are scented garbage bags are available - or you might want to pack some small zip lock bag. Plasticgrocery bags or paper bags can also be used. The solids must be disposed of in the toilet. In addition, the stained area with a diaper roll inwards in order to have a compact package with the plastic on the outside. Place the diaper in the zip lock bag, seal most of the way, and press as much air as possible, while you complete the seal. Dispose of waste containers in the bathroom or garbage outside.





If you're outdoors and there are no stairs or BadNearby, you should run the entire contents of the diaper, the proper disposal if you have a trash can or bathroom. DO NOT let the diapers or the content of new diaper. In addition to polluting the environment, some animals, human waste are tightened. Protect the environment even more so that you can buy biodegradable diapers (or switch to a cloth).





If you need to carry dirty diapers with you for a long period of time, we may considerPacking some deodorant or a baking soda-based floppy-scented deodorant.





Snacks





If your children are picky eaters, you are most likely to encounter problems with the airline and restaurant meals. Pack a few snacks nutritious. snack of fresh fruit, granola bars, individual size boxes of cereal, cheese and crackers, raisins, unsalted peanuts - or a container of snack-sized apples, pudding and fruit salad.





Boredom




Boredom is always a problem. Even half an hour seems like a long time for a small child. Boredom most simple and accessible is YOU. Take the time to interact with your children. Ask them questions. Get them to tell stories when they are old enough. You can keep young children, giving them entertained stories - complete with sound effects animal sounds, whistles, and what you can invent more.





Play guessing games like "I Spy" withOlder children or using them in some children the cards. Although games like "Go Fish" can be played with a standard deck, there are many games with special colored decks are just for kids. An Internet search for "Card Games for Children" and you will find a lot of resources.





Inactivity





Sitting still for long periods of time is a natural activity for children. If you are in a plane, train or bus, get up and go for a walkdown the hall every hour. When traveling by car, where appropriate education and play frisbee or a walk.





Relax - Lighten Up - Relax





Handle to connect every family outing as an opportunity with your children. Relax, enjoy their unique personalities, and have fun!





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