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Tips for driving, flying and camping holidays with kids!

Announcement posted by Reconnect PR 21 Dec 2016

Take some of the stress out of holidays with the family!
Paediatric Sleep Consultant, Cheryl Fingleson offers tips on driving with little or bigger kids.

1. Leave at night or very early in the morning
 
It’s a good idea is to leave at night when children have all been fed and it is bedtime so they can have a good long sleep, as the motion of the car will also help them sleep.  If you prefer to drive when it is lighter then leaving in the early, give bub a feed and get the older children in the car so you can get a good start while they are tired and still need to sleep.
 
2. Pack Refreshments
 
Drinks and snack foods are a must for the car age appropriate.
3. Stop for breaks
If you have tired, grumpy or bored children in the car it is no fun. Remember children are hard wired for movement. Stop for breaks so the babies can crawl, walk and the older kids can run around for a while, then back into the car.  Put the nursery rhymes on, sing along.
 
4. Pack the technology
 
Ipads, mobiles and movies can be one of the most valuable things you pack and more importantly may keep you sane..  This may be the key to eliminating whinging and fighting children.
 
5. Routine. Routine. Routine.
 
While travelling try keep to your babies and toddlers usual routine.
 
6. Clean as you drive
 
Keep a roll of paper towels and a box of wipes in the front seat for easy cleanups. Keep a rubbish bag handy too.
 
 
There are five things I tell people when they ask about taking kids camping or hiking or paddling:
 
They get cold faster.
They get hot faster.
They get hungry faster.
They get bored faster.
They get tired quickly.

Cheryl Fingleson, The Sleep Coach, says:

"Babies and kids need to eat regularly and sleep on their schedule. I recommend you make sure kids nap and sleep at their usual time.  Babies can nap in a front carrier, pram or backpack.   Having their schedule and routine the same makes them feel secure.
Take their own toys, games, books and anything you child loves to play with from home. Making them have their own belongings helps them adjust to the different surrounding. Consistency and routine will be the magic that make a great relaxing holiday."

 



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Fly Tot

Once your baby is too big for the air line bassinet, make sure that he or she is comfortable so they he or she can sleep in their seat. Fly Tot is an inflatable cushion for older babies, toddlers and kids to stretch out, relax and sleep.


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