Things to keep in mind when traveling with children

Traveling will be more fun when having children around. However, when taking children on a trip, parents will need to be better prepared to make the trip fun and smooth.

Plan ahead

If you are going on a long trip, it is important to have a schedule of where you are going and where you are going. Every minute you waste on the road looking for a place to stay or a place to stop is another minute you are adding to the fatigue and discomfort of your child during the trip.

You need to book your plane tickets, train tickets and hotel rooms in advance. If you are driving yourself, you need to know the route clearly, plan in advance where to stop along the way, you can also find a park or attractive stop along the road for your baby to rest or visit a new area.

Do not carry sugar

Sugar intake can make children more active, so if you do not want your child to be too naughty during the trip, it is best not to bring too many sweets, especially sugar to mix drinks or dip food. Some snacks such as fruits, biscuits, milk, fruit juice... are very good choices to help children feel comfortable on the way.

Airport security notes

If you are traveling by plane, you need to let your child know that he or she will go through the security area. If your child brings toys or favorite items with him or her, he or she needs to put them through the scanner for inspection. Explain to your child in advance that the items will be retrieved immediately, to avoid making him or her panic or angry during the inspection. And most importantly, you need to tell your child seriously about toys such as guns, swords, knives, etc. that are not allowed to be played with at the airport security gate. They can delay the trip and parents will have to pay a fine for their child's mistake.

Find ways to entertain your children

If you don’t want your child to be bored while waiting, bring along some toys, coloring books, or other favorite things to keep them entertained during the trip. Games on your phone or tablet can help keep them entertained for a while, but it’s best to keep them away from technology while traveling.

Pay attention to medications

If you intend to give your child anti-motion sickness medicine or any new medicine, give it to your child to try before traveling, because you can not be sure whether the medicine you bring will cause side effects for your child or not. You should also prepare emergency medicines in case of bad situations such as when your child has a stomachache, a cold, falls, is injured... and remember to try new medicines before the trip so that you can handle it promptly if a bad reaction occurs.

According to PNVN