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Going on vacation with a child is generally almost a feat, considering how many fellow travelers relate to kids. And if you take some extra weight with you, the journey can turn into a real hell.
Travel Expert, Founder @baby_travel_club
“I am a mom and I am going on vacation with a child.” If this phrase makes you nervous, then surely in search of ways and means to spend this vacation safely, comfortably, beautifully, you spend not only space in a suitcase, and sometimes a whole suitcase, but also an impressive amount. Warming up your feelings, manufacturers of children’s gadgets create more and more new and sophisticated gadgets to make the baby and mom comfortable. But not everything you really need. Here it is, the top of the suitcase ballast that can and should be put out of the bag, compiled on the basis of the experience of many mothers-travelers.
Huge first aid kit, including medicines for all diseases
If a child needs medical help, then the mother’s task is to call a doctor and remove acute reactions of the body before he arrives. That is temperature, allergic reaction, stop the blood and treat the wound. All other medications will be prescribed by a doctor, and the insurance company will pay by check. My first aid kit is minimal: a thermometer, antihistamines, antipyretics, bactericides – that’s all! An exception is if the child has chronic diseases and needs constant medication. But in any case, you cannot forget about a high-quality insurance policy.
Pots and strollers
If you are planning to stay in a family-oriented hotel focused on families with children, then with a high degree of probability you will be given both these amenities and a bottle warmer, a toilet seat and even a baby monitor for free.
Tranki type suitcases for children
Surely you were touched by children riding around the airport on zebras and ladybugs. Nice, but in fact very inconvenient! The kid does not hold well on top of him, such pokatushki may be unsafe. And for an older child, he is small and inconvenient.
SwimTrainer circle and other sophisticated inflatable devices
No, there is nothing wrong with pink flamingos and other things. But most often they are expensive, weigh a lot, and the hotel has a dozen more left over from previous tourists. You can try everything, and completely free of charge and without straining with a suitcase.
Sunglasses for children
How many have you seen in your life saw several children who did not pluck them?
“My children and children of clients do not tolerate any gadgets in front of our eyes. Therefore, the good old panama with wide brim will best protect the eyes of the baby, ”says our expert.
But what exactly is worth taking with you.
– Good sunscreen in Russia will cost significantly less than in a resort.
— Inflatable pillows into the plane under your feet. The baby will not sleep on his mother, but freely fit in his place.
— Folding playpens, cribs, fabric fasteners for the baby on any chair that replace a baby feeding chair will be required in private apartments or hotels where children are not guided.
— Beach tents help with toddlers if the hotel does not have a private beach with included beach equipment.
But the most important thing is to take your mom’s positive attitude with you on the road! Children feel nervous, start to act up and project our fearful expectations. Focus on a picture of the perfect getaway, and then it must go great!