Vacationing or traveling with small children is not the easiest task for parents. Just as many adults detest travel, by car, train or air, so do many children. The inability for parents to keep up with daily schedules on trips, increases irritability and behavioral problems in children.
1. Bring snacks. 1. Have food readily available for when the children are hungry. Keep your child from consuming too much sugar and fatty acids, to prevent an unhealthy spike in energy. Try filling plastic snack bags with healthy foods that do not produce too much of a mess. If traveling in an auto, pack a cooler.If flying, make sure you purchase several bottles of water and juice after you pass through security.
2. Bring an item from their room to remind them of home. Provide your child with any item they may sleep with or carry around the house. Have your child carry it with them, instead of packing it in the suitcase. If a child always sleeps with their teddy and you don’t have it for them during the flight or drive, you are setting yourself up for a disaster.
3. Bring items to distract your child from the long trip. Redirect your child’s attention away from the long ride with a small game, toy or activity that is appropriate for travel. These items vary by age group. Teething items and small rattles are appropriate for babies. For toddlers bring books, dolls and puzzles. Find age appropriate electronic games for children in preschool. Younger children will also enjoy watching their favorite movie characters on a DVD player.
4. Don’t forget that children need to stretch too. Like an adult, children need opportunities to move around and stretch out. Don’t let them get out of control, but let them take a break periodically. When on a road trip, make sure when you stop at a rest area that your child is well supervised while running off excess energy. Make sure kids stay away from high traffic areas. Have them run around in the grassy areas.
A final tip is to always realize that not everyone appreciates young, rambunctious kids. Always ensure that whatever you and your child are doing is not negatively impacting other travelers around you.
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