“I go to work every day. It would be good to go on a trip, right?” When a close family member asked; “Every day work work work. Time to go on a trip. But with these kids? It looks like it is at home. So how does a long trip go? “In Sri Lanka, it can be seen that the parents give such an answer and postpone the trip to the future because of the children. Having children really means more responsibilities than when you are single. There are too many things to find out. But if we can get the children used to trips and go on trips with them, we don’t have to postpone the trips because we have children. Let’s take a look at some of the things to look out for before going on a trip with children.
Accommodation
At the end of a long journey during a trip, we stay at a hotel or lodge. Nowadays, it is possible to find out how the hotel is doing on the internet or by phone calls. When choosing a hotel to stay with small children, a ground floor is best. When the accommodation facilities are located on the ground, it is possible to prevent the accidents that may occur when the children go to climb the stairs to climb to the upper floors. If there is a swimming pool, find out if there are bathing facilities for children and find out if there is room for children in the food menu, things to do when looking at a hotel for a family vacation. Some tourist hotels have special places to play. Playing with other children will be a great experience for them.
Travel planning
Airplanes that involve sitting in one place for a long time cause difficulties for children to use at a very young age. But when they reach the age of two or three years, taking their children on a flight is not something that parents in Western countries take very seriously. If you have to travel a long distance by air in a family trip, it is better to start the trip in the evening. Because the night helps parents and children to sleep and travel more than during the day.
Even if it is a long journey by car, if you can give the children a break at least five to six times on the way, the journey will not be too tiring for them.
Snacks for kids
When traveling, children always want to eat different kinds of things. Rather than buying sweets like snack biscuits from unknown places, bringing them some snacks that include snacks and biscuits will keep their little basket full. There is no order for children to have water. It is also a good habit to fill a water bottle in the child’s bag or keep it with him during long journeys. It is best to give children water rather than soft drinks and other drinks during long journeys. Because sometimes thirst is not quenched by other drinks.
Giving the child a little responsibility
Sometimes there is no end to children’s struggle starting from the places they have gathered for a trip. By assigning some responsibility to them, it is also possible to reduce unnecessary efforts. Not a big responsibility. Put some of the small things the child uses in a small backpack and let him or her carry around or carry around, and let him or herself pack his or her small toys and electronics. Tell the children a basic description about the places they will meet on the journey and tell them to be on the lookout for those places. Getting their input in planning the trip gives the kids a little bit of responsibility. Then, just as their unnecessary effort can be reduced, the child also gets a good understanding of organizing something like a trip, preparing bags, and taking care of the port of the country from a young age.
Toy set
Children of almost all ages love to draw. If you take drawing leaves, color box and a coloring book, it will be a good activity for the child to do during the idle time on the way. Devices such as iPad tablets and smartphones have become expensive toys that can keep older children occupied.
It is a good step to take for children when starting a trip, including games and videos suitable for children and preparing the relevant devices properly charged. Electronic toys cannot always be dismissed as bad things. Today, videos and games that develop children’s abilities have come. For children who are fond of books, it is also appropriate to bring some new books.
There are sets of toys that each child likes. Each child has different interests in building blocks, dolls, cars etc. By keeping the kind of toys that such children like and giving them to the children when necessary, they will get a good opportunity to spend time. Sometimes during travel we have to wander due to various reasons. Getting permits, ticketing, traffic jams, delays if the bus is going on trains, etc. have to be faced. In such a case, if there are some activities for the children to do, it will be able to reduce their agitation.
clothing
Children often suffer from minor illnesses such as colds, stomach aches, and headaches. With the change of environment, food and drink, children can quickly suffer from some minor diseases. Therefore, carrying a small first aid kit and medicine is a must on a long trip. There is no point in carrying more than 4 sets of clothes if there is a laundry facility to wash the clothes. Depending on the province used for the trip and the activities to be done, the clothes to be taken will vary.
During trips to Nuwara Eliya, Siripa Keravu etc., you should think about taking small jackets and blankets to protect the children from the cold. Also, if you are going on a trip to the coastal region, you should carry clothes suitable for the hot environment and if you have a chance to bathe in the sea, you should carry clothes suitable for that. There are times when children get their clothes dirty by spilling food on their body, falling in mud pits, crawling in unwanted places. It is also important to always have a dress ready for use.
Is traveling with children torture?
Parents with children cannot leave their children at home and engage in long trips. On the other hand, children also need to practice long journeys. They are eager to see a new environment and get used to new things. Therefore, it is difficult for parents to get used to traveling long distances with their children. If the children also participate in those journeys and prepare the necessary things and make the journey with a proper plan, it will be possible to reduce the sufferings of the children during the journey.
You may have gained knowledge about things to be careful about while traveling with children. If there are any other issues, share them with us as a comment.
