The most interesting is that after so many years, I remember very well my first trip. And I traveled with my dad, and I was 7 years old. Now I understand how extreme it was for him. No, I was not capricious, but, on the contrary, even stoically withstood the delay of the train for more than 4 hours (it was not a big deal for me: I fell asleep at the station). Then my delight was boundless and from my questions the popes began to give in to their nerves. But it's half the trouble: I had thick, below the waist, hair, and that's where, in my opinion, Dad had to take a few lessons in plaiting braids before leaving. Thank God that we have very sympathetic people (moms) and everyone in the car in turn braided my braids, so that I came to Riga with a very beautiful. There I was very lucky, I went with loose hair, and the maximum that my father had learned was a ponytail. But it was an unforgettable trip: the first time without a mother, the sea, the sun, sand, ice cream, toys. I am very grateful to my dad for not being afraid to take me, but to my mother for letting go.
So, as can be seen from my preface, you can and should rest with your child. Just need to prepare in advance and carefully think over everything to avoid the inconvenience on the road and make the rest not burdensome, but enjoyable for everyone. Remember that the famous saying "little kids are small babies" is not suitable here. In traveling, the opposite is true: the smaller the child, the more troublesome it is to rest. But do not be upset. So, we go on holiday with a small child. Where do you start training?
The first thing you need to decide on is where to rest.
If you decide to go with a child on a long journey, let alone abroad, then, first of all, you need to choose a country with a suitable climate. Remember: the most suitable climate should not differ from the usual nor humidity of air, or changes in temperature. If you decide to rest in a country whose climate is very different from the usual, it is better to go to the "velvet season" when it is not so hot and humid. For the first trip it is better to choose the country in 3-4 hours of flight, so that the child is not overtired. If you go to the sea, then keep in mind that the most pleasant sandy beaches are less useful in terms of health and hygiene than a beach with small pebbles.
If you want to relax and improve your health at the resort, keep in mind: children under 4 years of spa treatment is undesirable! Only rest.
Important is the age of the child. Pediatricians do not recommend a trip until the end of the vaccination cycle. Healthy children are vaccinated by 6 months. If not all vaccinations are done, the trip should be postponed.
If you are traveling with a baby, then think about how high quality baby food will be available - it's unlikely you can put everything in a suitcase.
If you are resting on a tour, please specify the conditions of your stay in advance and - most importantly - do not forget to correctly arrange all documents for traveling abroad.
The second important aspect is where you will get to the place of rest.
Car.
It has a number of significant advantages:
- you can always change the route;
- you can make stops at will.
The child in the car should sleep with comfort, and the conditions of rest - to be as close to home as possible. Therefore, if you have an infant, take the cradle from the stroller, an older child - a special car seat. Remember: the safest place in the car is behind the driver. More often make stops, so that you can stretch your legs, this is necessary not only for the child, but also for the adult. Think in advance of the child's leisure: do not read on the road, as this is harmful for the eyesight, the eyes get tired quickly, it's better to take audio cassettes with your favorite fairy tales, songs that you can learn on the way and sing along. And the child is useful, and you have fun. Do not forget to take your child's favorite toys.
A train.
If you have a separate compartment, wipe all the places available for the child (prepare the rag in advance at home). Be sure to take the baby home bedding set. Children under 12 years of age are better off sleeping on the lower shelf. Your regiment should be on the opposite side, so that you can see the child, and he - you, if he suddenly wakes up. Do not let the children walk alone
car. Well, if your child has peers in the car, help the children to get to know: it's much more fun and easier to carry the road together. Do not forget the developing games: lotto, checkers, chess, dominoes. It would be nice to have a few games in stock that you could play with the child. Learn simple crafts made of paper. Your child will be happy to join you. Pencils, felt-tip pens, paper are your reliable helpers on the road. Do not let the child go alone to the toilet, wash your hands more often.
Aircraft.
On the one hand, it is very convenient - the flight lasts several hours, and on the other hand - preparation for landing, registration lasts several hours, which is tiring not only for the child, but also for the adult.
It is best if the child takes a separate place, otherwise you will be forced to keep it all the time on your hands. Be sure to take in the salon drink, baby food, diapers, wet napkins, pills against motion sickness. When taking off and landing the baby is better to feed, it will ease the condition during pressure drops. Think about the child's leisure time on the road.
Small tips for every day.
1. Take the baby more pampers and diapers. If it's cool, it's better to use a diaper, and if it's hot - you can give the child to lie naked or in panties.
2. Do not forget the remedies for mosquitoes and flies and gauze wrap on the stroller.
3. Do not forget warm clothes, as well as panama and rubber boots.
4. If the child is very small, then the arena can be very useful, it can be carried outside for a day. For an older child there will be enough covers or rugs. Let the child have the opportunity to move around peacefully.
5. Do not be superfluous and the pool with all sorts of toys: you can splash, and fish catch, and arrange a real sea battle.
6. If you have a walk in the forest, remember that all areas of the skin should be protected. On the legs it is better to wear rubber boots, the headpiece is a must.