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USEFULL
TIPS TO TRAVEL WITH THE FAMILY
All persons travelling with babies should look
after some details like the necessary baggage
and fitting out correctly the transport media
to avoid unnecessary incidents.
 The
little ones are restless individuals and get
bored very quickly. That´s why it is
convenient to plan well in advance the places
to visit and even include the children to participate
organizing the trip.
Also attrack their attention
with brochures of the places, explaining their
history and posible anecdotes and let them
take decisions about the places to be visited.
Usefull tip to travel with
babies:
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Before starting a long trip it is convenient
to visit the pediatrician.
- make sure all vaccines are up to date.
- in case that the baby has to take some medication, take sufficient quantity
with you.
- Take a first-aid kit with you .
Travel by Air :
- Use seats in the front rows
- Offer a lot to drink.
- Control the body temperature.
- To avoid pressure on the ears it is convenient to breastfeed the baby or to
give him the pacifier.
- Ask for the children menu.
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Travel by
car :
- Distract them during the trip with games
or site maps from the destination.
- Stops have to be frequent, so travelling won´t be eternal and both, children
and parents can stretch their legs and let off steam from any uncomfortableness
of the car.
- the children could suffer most from accidents. That´s why some preventive
meassures should be observed:
 1.
fit out correctly the space to be occupied
by the children.
2. Babies should be seated in approved baby-seats.
3. It is not allowed for children under 12 years to travel
in front or to carry a child in your arms, because in case of collision it might
suffer severe injuries.
4. Check the children safety-lock on the rear doors in
order to avoid that the can open them from inside.
5. Windows have to be closed as there is a risk that
the children lean out or throw things outside which might cause an accident.
6. You should always get out of the car through the door
next to the sidewalk.
7. Children´s sickness on road trips is still frequent.
To avoid it, experts recommend a good ventilation and light meals during the
trip. Despite the fact that these disorders remain it is convenient to stop the
car at a parking zone or to consult with the pediatrician to get advice about
some medicine.
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Travel
by public transports :
 It
is advisable to reserve seats with bigger space
in order to get more mobility for the children
and it should be preferably next to the window.
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Before
starting a trip it is convenient to visit the
pediatrician to get information about adecuated
food and which medicine is indispensable. As
well you should carry a phone number or the
adress of the nearest hospital from your holiday
destination with you. Children´s clothes
should be adecuated to the destination´s
climate, although it is recommended to take
some warm clothes with you, just in case the
temperature drops.
In
case that you travel with babies or little
children, this is a must. The First-Aid Kit
should contain the following things:
