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Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe While Traveling

One of the greatest fears of any parent is failing at keeping their children safe at all times. If you are someone who is used to traveling a lot before having kids, then you might dread the idea of going abroad and taking your children with you. The fear of what might happen to them during your travels is natural and common. Nevertheless, conquer your fear of the unknown and take a risk. Here are a couple of helpful tips to keep your kids safe while traveling.

Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe While Traveling

1. Do your research before traveling

One of the most important things that any parent should do before deciding on traveling to a foreign country is checking the safety and security. Look for anything that might stand out, such as political unrest, frequent (sometimes daily) terrorist attacks and shootings. This way, by staying away from problematic countries, you will feel more confident in taking your children with you.

Because of the difference in laws and overall customs, it is understandable that people fear the unknown. Nevertheless, it is important to realize that even though it is good to avoid countries that are in the media due to frequent terrorist attacks, an accident can happen anywhere, even in your own home. In addition, search up and write down the address of the nearest hospital as well as the number of a local taxi.

2. Buy travel insurance

Even though it is manageable to travel with your children without insurance, it is an idea that should not cross your mind. This is simply because going abroad without insurance is not worth the risk. By making sure that you are covered in case of an accident or emergency, you will feel more confident during your whole trip.

One of the best tips out there is to read the fine print and ask as many questions in the traveling agency as you can. Also, it is advisable to purchase extra coverage in order to get as much protection as possible. Remember, accidents can and will happen if you are not careful!

3. Invest in a children’s car seat

One of the most frequent ways to travel is taking the car. Of course, there are extra safety measures that need to be considered if you have decided to bring your children with you. In order to keep your children safe when riding a vehicle, it is vital to purchase a quality car seat. Statistically, thousands of kids are killed in car crashes yearly.

Of course, with the market coming up with different types of car seats specifically designed to make sure that your children are safe at all times, accidents should not worry you. Most importantly, seek out advice on car seat safety, such as the best way to install and use a seat correctly. For example, a good tip is to not use a seat for more than two hours, because the child needs to move around once in a while.

4. Avoid stomach problems

A frequent issue that might alarm any parent is getting diarrhea during travel. In order to make sure that the stomach related issues are at bay, it is important to take extra precautions before going on a trip to a foreign country. One way to avoid an upset stomach is purchasing probiotics, which will help in keeping the digestive system healthy.

Also, it is advisable to not drink the tap water when traveling, or even brushing the teeth with it! Instead, opt for bottled or purified water if it is possible. In addition, when ordering a drink somewhere in the country, skip the ice cubes or ask for purified options. If your child loves fruits and veggies, then it is important to look for organic ones which have been thoroughly washed.

5. Go easy on the schedule

Traveling without children is a lot easier, and it is obvious why this is the case. If you are going alone or with a partner, you can get up early, pack light and go on as many tours as your heart desires. Basically, keeping a busy schedule during your travels is not an issue when you have only yourself to take care of.

On the other side, people who decide to take their children with them will have to consider the whole schedule to make sure that crankiness and tantrums are avoided. This is understandable because children need some time to adjust to the new environment. So, take regular breaks when going sightseeing and consider skipping a few tours. Even though you may not see everything you planned to see during your stay in a foreign country, going easy on the schedule will make sure that your children are in a good mood.

 

In summary, taking children with you on a trip does not have to be as stressful as you think. By doing some research beforehand and taking extra safety measures, traveling can be a wonderful and exciting time for the whole family!

 

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Jess Benoit

Jess is a homeschooling mama of 3, wife, gamer, Whovian, Nerd

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