When it comes to planning a family vacation, the most excited creatures are the kids. So travel planning should involve those little monsters too. You need to pack right as well as take care of their health to be prepared for the unseen circumstances. This is very important as kids tend to get affected by the changes in the weather conditions as well as food and water.
So if you too are planning to have a trip with those little beings, these tips will definitely help you at large.
Check the weather at your travel destination
You need to be sure about the weather at the place where you will be travelling to. Once you know that, pack your backs accordingly with right weather friendly clothes. For example, if you are living in a place with colder weather and the place where you will be travelling is quite sunny, then you will need to pack in clothes like light tees, shorts, etc. You don’t want to end up in a “Now What!” situation.
Pack something for kids to eat
Kids do not love all the food that come their way. They are picky eaters. Moreover, travelling disturbs their eating habits. So make sure you have some healthy alternatives packed for the trip. You can carry some fruits, nuts, muffins, juice, as well as some whole wheat dishes in the bag. The best thing will be to pack them separately so that they are easily available when the little tummy starts getting hungry.
Pack the must-haves
You should have a list of few things in your bag for sure. They are sunscreen, sanitizers, wipes, medicines and tissue papers. Carry them in good amounts so that you don’t have to run for them in between your trip.
Pack kids favorites
Every kid is different and they have something that they cannot live without. It can be a teddy or doll, toy or game, etc. So make sure you pack them straight away. You can let your kids have a small bag for themselves, which they can use to pack such items and feel comfortable where they are. Moreover, you can also pack in some games, which you can play with your kids so as to keep them engaged throughout the journey.
Train your kids for the trip
Kids are kids and you cannot expect them to act like a pro on the trip. You have to be ready to accept that they can make mistakes during the trip. They may spill the food or get their clothes dirty while eating. Some kids even make faces when they don’t like the food especially the veggies. So instead of giving them life lessons, it would be better to make them practice the same few days before your trip. Eating with them is also a good way to build up the habit.
Plan up for activities
Travelling with kids means you will need to keep them active throughout the trip. So make sure you pack puzzles, color books, activity books, story books and easy to carry games. Such things will keep your kids engaged throughout the journey as well as in the hotel room when you want to take a quick nap. And if you bring electronic devises limit access- a digital free time can be healthy.
So follow these tips and have an amazing healthy vacation with your kids.
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