Maybe its your children’s first trip, or maybe they are experienced world explorers, fact is, they probably aren’t the most skilled packers. That’s where you as a parent come in. While a luggage bag full of toys and pyjamas may make for a fun trip for your kids at first, there is some serious planning required to make sure you have everything you need, especially if you are heading out for a longer trip. I spoke with FlightHub, an online travel agency, about what they recommend for parents taking kids on their first, or any, trip. I asked that FlightHub review their recommendations and give me a top three list of things to remember before heading out to make their kid’s trips as fun as possible.
Prescription Drugs (And Your Prescription Paperwork!)
If your children are not required to take any prescriptions than this doesn’t matter so much, but for parents with kids who require daily medicine you obviously need to remember to bring it along. While I imagine few parents would forget such a thing, one thing many parents do not think about is bringing is prescription slips. In the event your child’s prescription runs out, you will be very thankful for bringing along this slip of paper. If you are thinking you planned to bring enough medication with you, don’t forget that flight delays can happen, leaving you stranded potentially for an extra few days. That little piece of paper may be annoying to remember, but it will be more than just annoying if you forget it and your child’s medication runs out. Bear in mind, prescription slips may not be formally recognized in other countries, but they certainly go a long way in helping you get the medicine your child needs.
Childproofing Gear
For those of you with younger children, you are very unlikely to run into a childproofed hotel room. While FlightHub says you don’t need to lay out the entire hotel room in bubble wrap. a few critical things could go a long way towards making your vacation safer for your kids. A few outlet covers and perhaps some toilet locks should do, just don’t assume a hotel will have these available for you.
Their Favourite Toys/Blankets
Travel, especially for the first time, can be a very scary experience for children. I can personally attest to this as a child who lived and died by my x-men toys and my favourite blanket. While to an adult these things may seem like things taking up space, they can make a world of difference when it comes to how your child handles their first big journey. Obviously if you are flying, you need to carry these in your carry-on as the flight can be the most traumatic part for young children. If you are flying with a baby, FlightHub recommends feeding your baby during takeoff and landing, as feeding helps unblock their ears.
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