Traveling with children
If your child is traveling alone, you should write all the numbers that would be helpful for the child on a note, or in a little date book for when she/he arrives at the final destination. Don't count on your toddler being willing to eat airline meals and snacks! Little chewy fruit snacks work great during takeoff and landing for keeping his ears comfortable, and the different shapes keep him interested. read more
Travel Tips for Children Ages 5-11
Every Disney guidebook seems to have a section for babies/toddlers or teenagers. There are even entire books written for teenagers going to Disney! However, where are the packing lists for children that are from 5-11 years old. What do you do when they no longer want to go to Character Meals? How do you keep them entertained on the plane? read more
Asia Travel: Travel with Children
Since the Chinese are fond of children, traveling with children in China is not difficult, but it can be a challenge. In order to keep your child healthy, safe and comfortable during travel, some tips are offered: read more
Top 10 Safety Tips for Traveling With Children
Traveling with children, especially infants and toddlers, puts special demands on the adults responsible for their well being. Based on analyses of dozens of aviation incidents and accidents involving children and on my own experience as a traveling parent, here are ten tips that can make the trip safer for the child. read more
Top 10 Safety Tips for Children Traveling Alone
Many airlines, including all of the major U.S. airlines, allow children as young as five to travel alone. In addition to the usual risks that come with flying, there are additional risks that are associated with children flying alone. Many of these risks can be overcome by using common sense and taking a few basic precautions. The following tips will help both children traveling alone and those responsible for the child to deal with many of the problems that may be encountered. read more
How To Reduce The Cost
There are often special deals available for families on vacation. When you book your holiday, do so through a travel agent that specialises in family travel - they should be able to direct you towards such deals, and should know the ins and outs of the conditions that may apply to them. read more
Travel
Sickness
Travel sickness, and its nauseating symptoms of vomiting, sweating,
dizziness and headaches, can strike anyone - but children seem to be
particularly prone to it. Such sickness is believed to be the result of
conflicting information from your internal balance system (located in
your middle ears) which says you are moving, and from your eyes, which,
when looking inside a vehicle, think you are stationary. There are a
number of measures you can take to help alleviate the problem.
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Lost
Children
In a busy and crowded area, like an airport, it's easy to become briefly
separated from your child - and in such a situation, it doesn't take
long for them to become completely lost. The following advice may help
to prevent this. Dress your child in bright cloths, so that they're
easier to spot, and take a photo of them in that outfit to carry with
you on the day. You will then be able to show passers-by an image of
your child, almost exactly as they looked when you became separated -
hopefully the bright clothes will make them more memorable as well!
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Children Flying Alone
Children often travel on planes alone - many airlines will, in fact, allow children as young as five to do so! If you are going to allow your child to fly without you or another adult accompanying, there are a number of safety precautions you must take. read more
Flying
with Baby Tips
Allow plenty of time at the airport for check-in, and connecting
flights. Remember how much longer it takes to achieve anything with kids
in tow and apply the same formula to your travel plans. Shop around the
travel agents and take your children with you. If the agent can't wait
for you to leave - take his advice and spend your money elsewhere.
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Traveling Internationally with Your Kids
Real travel tips from real parents. We'd like to talk about how to travel internationally (or just long distances) with your children, all hopefully seasoned with a bit of humor. If you've visited us before, you can jump right to what's new or, if you're not sure where to start, start here. read more
Safety Issues
Always hold hands with your child when in a busy airport - its very easy for a little person to become lost in such an environment. If you use at least some luggage with shoulder straps or a rucksack you should be left with a hand free! read more