Gaurav Goyal
Traveling is an inevitable part of life, whether it is to meet family and friends or a holiday. Traveling with a child can be a tough task as the mood swings of the child are not predictable and the worst situations can bring the worst form of yours in public. Here we guide you to make traveling easy with your child
- Travel Destination: Select an ideal place to add in memories of you and your child. The life will be changed after you get kids and your planning should include kids’ places and their activities. Do not keep a tight schedule with sightseeing as children will get tired soon
- Weather Conditions: Make a packing list of all the items which you intend to take to the trip. Depending upon the weather conditions pack warm clothes or summer clothes and also include sunscreen or cold cream accordingly to protect your skin from harsh weather conditions
- Food and Formula: Children can be hungry anywhere and anytime, carry more food than expected to avoid any additional expenses at a new place. It is nearly impossible to convince a child to wait for food. Make sure you carry enough food and formula with you to deal with your child’s hunger outbursts. Also, your child may only want to opt for a certain brand of formula or cereals which can further harden your life.
- Nap Time: Try your best not to disturb a child’s sleep cycle. Disturbed sleep means a frustrated and agitated child. Even at the slightest inconvenience he or she starts throwing tantrums and making a scene out of nothing. While booking travel consider individual seating or sleeping arrangement to have their regular nap time and wake fresh to enjoy the family time
- Stroller: It may sound difficult to carry it with you, but it is a lifesaver. You can simply put the child in the stroller and roam around peacefully. A child will not walk for a long and you too cannot hold him and walk, so better carry a stroller. The toddler can even sleep in the stroller
- Medicines: Due to weather change, your child may experience, cold, fever or diarrhea. It is always advisable to carry some basic medicines to fight with the body’s response to new climatic conditions.
- Be calm: This is the most important aspect, as long as you are calm and composed you can handle any situation. When your child id shouting, screaming or fussy try to understand what is troubling him and try to solve it. Negotiation is another important thing; assure him or her of rewards for good behavior.
Enjoy the traveling experience with your child keeping in mind the basic needs and his comfort, and lastly, take pictures and have fun!
