The success of your vacation with your kids will solely depend on how well you make your plans. It’s always advisable to plan early enough so as to avoid the last minute rush, which can leave you feeling exhausted. Traveling to a new country or region can expose your kids to a myriad of potential health risks. However, following these easy tips can make your vacation a success.
Keep them hydrated
Ensure you pack enough clean drinking water that will last the whole vacation. The children will need plenty of drinking water to keep having fun in the summer heat. You may also carry a freezer to keep the water cold enough to quench the summer thirst.
Healthy eating
It might be hard to follow a healthy diet, especially when traveling. You will see many food joints along the highway that are very tempting, especially for kids. Most of these food joints cook junk food, which are not healthy for kids. To ensure your kids eat healthy meals when on vacation, you must carry food with you. Pack healthy snack and drinks that the kids can eat along the way. Carry only foods that can stay fresh until the last day of your vacation. Include a balanced diet that incorporates veggies and fruits.
Carry sunscreen
Summer sunshine can leave your kids skin with severe sunburns if they fail to apply sunscreen. There are many sunscreen products available in the market that you can buy for your kids. However, inquire from your doctor the best sunscreen product to buy for your kids to avoid any health risks. For your babies use umbrella or a hat instead of sunscreen lotions. Kid’s skins are tender and prolonged expose to UV rays may increase their risks of skin cancer.
Drowning
Watch your kids as they have fun swimming in water, whether it’s in a river, ocean, lake or swimming pool. You can swim alongside your kids to ensure that they are safe in the water. Kids can easily drown due to exhaustion while swimming. Prevent them from swimming in deep water unless you are with them and you are sure they know how to swim well. You can hire someone to look after your kids while they swim in case you are busy somewhere else.
Monitor their movements
Do not leave your kids alone with stranger while on a vacation. Inform your kids that they should not entertain strangers in any way. You can afford to lose your kid to a stranger while on a vacation, therefore ensure that they are always within your eye distance. Always keep in mind that kids can be tricked easily and therefore it’s your responsibility to ensure their safety.
Sources:
http://www.wholeliving.com/136138/healthy-travel-tips/@center/136759/your-best-body-summer#134071
http://www.nutriwellcoaching.com/summer-travel-food-tips/