To travel there is no age limit, but if games with your children will have to take into consideration certain aspects. We have collected the most frequently asked questions of passengers and tried to give an answer.
Travel cot, carry cot or bed as their parents – what is best for your baby traveler?
Have the child sleep in your bed is probably the best thing: the bag is reduced, increasing the space in your room and your puppy will be more secure, very comfortable sleeping with you. Take the test at home before leaving, because it does not always work. It may also not want to give “bad” habits. If you travel by car and your child is accustomed to sleeping in a portable crib, choose this path. If you are opposed to making your child sleep with you, it’s best to have a portable cot, much more comfortable to carry the cot with wheels of your own home and quite economical. Again, the advice is to do an experiment at home, even your little will have their say.
What you should take if you travel by airplane? In addition to the child, of course.
Do not leave without: food and drinks for the little traveler (but check the rules adopted by the airlines for the transport of liquids), to avoid being caught unawares by a delay in departure, refreshing towels and handkerchiefs for the hygiene of the small and curbing small “leakage” at least a couple of spare clothes (and a spare too, in relation to the “leakage” above), anything can help your little sleep, the pacifier dall’orsetto to cover preferred. This is essential, then there are all the little tricks to keep children busy during the trip: books, old toys and, especially, new toys.
Cloth diapers or disposable?
Depends on the destination and duration of the trip, but perhaps it’s best to have them both. Choose the disposable per night and for long trips and those of cloth, more environmentally friendly, for the rest of the trip. So you do not have a lot of diapers to wash and respect the environment.
What is the insect repellent for more safe and effective for children?
A product based on citronella is the best choice. Clothes, then you can spray a repellent more intense, making sure that everything does not end on the hands or the mouth of your child.
What kind of backpack is best suited to the needs of adolescents on the road?
Choose a backpack is not too big, not to have too much space, but full of pockets and versatile. Accompany your child into the store, let try more than one bag, preferably with something that simulates the load. All backpacks are comfortable to wear when they are empty. Remember that the physical structure of your child is still in training and that an excessive weight may damage. A backpack of 60 l is perhaps the most balanced. The ideal is a backpack with a detachable section that allows you to reduce the load of the second.
What vaccinations should be chosen for the children?
For this very sensitive issue, come to your doctor, but remember that the Lonely Planet guides have a section specifically devoted to this aspect of the trip. In recent years many parents have decided to rely on homeopathy, but the choice is personal and to be evaluated carefully.
In Asia you can breastfeed in public?
Yes, but discretion is always appreciated. Follow common sense and evaluated from time to time, exposing your breast as possible.
You can travel during pregnancy?
Yes, yes, but it is better to avoid travel more difficult in the first three months of pregnancy and after the eighth month. Share your travel plans with your doctor and think twice if you have had complications during previous pregnancies. After 36 weeks many airlines do not accept you on board and will not be easy to obtain travel insurance.
Go in Africa with children is crazy?
Not at all. Think about the extraordinary experience that your children can live, from wildlife to local cultures. Just as in a responsible manner. Do not forget that malaria is endemic in many parts of the continent and which may be the worst enemy of travelers, even those very small.
