9 things to keep in mind when traveling with children

Traveling with children requires careful and thoughtful preparation from parents. From destination, luggage to means of transportation, accommodation, … to ensure the safety and health of children. Focus Asia Travel suggests some important notes when traveling with children that parents should keep in mind!

Choose the right destination

Parents should consider a destination that is appropriate for their child’s age. For children under 2 years old, parents should limit their travel, avoid trips that involve exploration, adventure, mountain climbing or caves… instead, choose a resort with lots of play space for children, swimming pools. A high-end tour with the care of a professional tour guide is also an attractive suggestion.

As parents, everyone wants to give their children the best and family trips are a great opportunity to bond and create beautiful memories together. However, to ensure safety and bring complete experiences for the whole family, choosing a destination that is suitable for the child’s age is extremely important.

Prepare your belongings carefully

Parents need to make a list of items to bring to avoid forgetting. Personal documents (birth certificate), medicine, … for children are things that need to be carefully prepared. For babies using diapers, mothers should bring enough quantity for days away from home.

Parents should consider how many days the family will be traveling and how many sets of clothes or baby clothes the child needs to change, etc. to prepare for the baby. Mothers should choose short-sleeved and stretchy cotton clothes to help the baby play comfortably. With hot summer weather, it is very necessary to bring a hat to protect the baby from the sun.

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If you have a newborn baby, parents should also prepare all the necessary items for making milk such as: milk bottles, water bottles and milk warmers to help your baby to be ready to mix when he wants to drink breast milk. Mothers should also pay attention to pouring a sufficient amount of powdered milk into a small bag for easy carrying to mix milk for the baby. In addition, to save time and convenience, bringing pre-mixed powdered milk for your baby is necessary.

When traveling, children often do not like to use blankets and pillows in hotels. Therefore, parents should bring blankets and pillows that their children like for their convenience and to make them cry less. In addition, mothers can also use pillows to rest their children on the road.

Sunscreen and lotion are indispensable items, sunscreen will help protect children’s skin. Because children have thinner and weaker skin, they are more susceptible to sunburn, which is not good for their health.

Parents should arrange and prepare things for their children a few days in advance.

– Parents should make a list of things to bring for their children to avoid forgetting when arranging things.

– Parents should choose clothes for their children that are suitable for the place where the family is traveling.

– When traveling in the summer, protect your child from the sun carefully because they have thin skin.

– Keep your child’s pediatrician’s phone number in case of need.

– You should have a small bag with a shoulder strap to put some things for your child such as diapers, milk, food or wet wipes for convenience when your child needs it.

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Ensure baby’s health.

A general health check-up is an important step that parents should not skip. It helps assess the overall health of the baby, detect potential problems early and take timely preventive measures. Take your baby for a check-up at least 1 month before departure. In addition, make sure your baby is fully vaccinated according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health. Full vaccination helps protect your baby from dangerous infectious diseases. Especially when your baby goes to high-risk places such as tourist areas.

Parents should also maintain a nutritious diet for their baby, prioritize easily digestible foods, and bring some of their favorite snacks to avoid the case that the baby does not like the local food. Next, make sure your baby gets enough sleep to stay in the best health during the trip. And finally, write down the contact information of the embassy, ​​local hospital and travel insurance so you can contact them when necessary!

Check the weather

If you are traveling with children, you should check the weather before the day of departure. Don’t be afraid to cancel your trip if there is a storm, natural disaster or outbreak of disease at the destination. Remember that your child’s safety comes first.

Choose the right means of transport.

Taking children on a summer trip with family is a great opportunity to bond with them and create beautiful memories. However, choosing the right means of transportation is always a “tricky problem” for parents, especially when there is a baby accompanying them. Some suitable means of transportation for the whole family when traveling that parents can choose are airplanes, trains or cars.

If you are flying, you should also choose a seat in front (if you buy tickets online) or notify the counter when checking in at the airport. A small note is that parents should remember to bring their child’s birth certificate when flying, otherwise it will be very troublesome and they may not be allowed to board the plane. If you are traveling by train or car, make sure your child has enough room to lie down and a space to breathe.

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Notes when buying airline tickets.

You should choose to fly during the day instead of in the evening or at night, which can make your children tired and cranky. Not to mention many flights are delayed for several hours due to incidents.

If possible, parents can also reduce waiting time and standing in line at the airport by doing “online check-in” procedures. Families with older children should sit next to the toilet because they need to go to the toilet more often.

Consider staying at a hotel or renting a house

Hotels and resorts will provide visitors with privileges such as room service, luxury meals, etc. However, for families with young children, choosing to stay at a homestay, apartment or whole house promises to bring completely different experiences. Instead of being confined to a room, young visitors will have the opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in a new, more spacious environment. Parents can also prepare nutritious meals themselves, ensuring hygiene for their children. Laundry is also easy and convenient like at home.

In case your child gets lost.

In particular, if traveling with a large family group, renting an entire house will help strengthen the bond between members. Living, cooking, eating and chatting together in a cozy common space will leave beautiful and unforgettable memories for the whole family.

Ensuring the safety of young children, especially in unfamiliar environments, is always a top concern for parents. Understanding this, Top Ten Travel would like to share some tips to help protect your baby during your journey of discovery:

Write contact information on your baby’s arm: Writing your full name, home name, address, and parents’ phone number on your baby’s arm is a simple but effective way to easily identify your baby when lost.

Use a GPS tracking device: Equipping your baby with a GPS device worn on the wrist or ankle (for young children) is a safer and more modern solution. This device helps parents track their baby’s location anytime, anywhere, especially useful in crowded playgrounds.

Teach your child self-protection skills: Teach your child how to handle situations when they lose their parents, including seeking help from reputable adults around them such as security personnel, police, bus station staff, airport staff, etc. At the same time, help your child remember their parents’ phone numbers and hotel addresses for easy contact when necessary.

Always keep an eye on your child: This is also the most important principle to ensure the safety of children. Parents need to pay attention to their children at all times, to avoid letting them get lost or in danger.

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Wish you a great trip!