Get ready to travel with children
Preparing to travel with children is one of those experiences that you never forget, like travelling as a family, and there are usually some great stories to tell, but when children are involved we have to be prepared when we travel; this will surely open their eyes to new knowledge and discoveries.
When you bring your children on your holidays, this is not only a way of bringing them closer to your heart, but also through this, your child will definitely become more aware of the world around them. And you will have the opportunity to teach them about the culture and nature of places other than the one we are used to and the difference of living day to day in other regions or countries of different cultures and that we must respect for an integration in our trip
we all know that children need different activities when they are with you, you must be more prepared because, as we all know, they have special needs and we have to respond to those needs. The advice below will surely help you prepare for the whole trip.
You need to pack in your suitcase some of the most useful things you could take with you while travelling and when you arrive at your destinations:
Basic travel items for travelling with children
No matter the destination, these items are essential for travelling with children, as they depend entirely on the care we give them. But as you know, they are very active and you can’t avoid scrapes from running in an airport or them getting dirty from eating while waiting to board, and the things you least expect but that happen when we have small children.
- Band-Aids
- Antiseptic hand gel
- packs of small tissues
- sun cream
- Dr’s telephone numbers
- a rubber door stop can provide additional security for the door of a hotel room
- battery-powered night light to help you find the bathroom in the middle of the night
What to pack in your hand luggage when travelling with children
These objects will help you with activities you can do together to keep them entertained and from getting bored during a long trip or flight. Remember that you are generally allowed to take a 10 kg hand luggage in the cabin with you, as well as your handbag with personal items.
- Crayons
- Colours
- Highlighter: good for word search games
- Paper
- Small pop-up book
- Bags with airtight seals (in case of any unforeseen events)
- Puzzle (puzzles) to keep them entertained for a while
- Tablet with preloaded content according to your child’s tastes
What to pack in the children’s suitcase for their trip
These items can be packed in the small suitcase that your child, depending on their age, would be good to have and it is advantageous to have a suitcase for your child because it teaches them the responsibility of looking after a personal object and it also gives you more luggage options if you want to bring something additional from the destination you are visiting.
- Sunglasses
- windbreaker light jacket with hood
- children’s camera (surely they also want their own photos)
- sunscreen
- Changes of light clothing
What documents to take:
- Always have a photo of your child in your wallet – in case you lose them in a crowded area (hopefully it won’t happen)
- Copy of birth certificates,
- photo ID,
- travel reservations,
- airline tickets
- passport
With this advice in mind, you will surely not lose the excitement and fun, you can also prepare well for travelling, from simple trips to those that require a lot of planning.
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