Although it will be hard to travel with children, the process is very happy. But the following small series wants to tell you some experiences, so that everyone will be much more relaxed when taking care of their children. Now let's go and see what experiences we have. Tired

Many people say: Does she remember taking such a small child out for a trip?

what should I do if I encounter problems when I go out, such as my child getting sick?

will the place you go be very hard? will the children be unbearable?

Actually, it is impossible to tell the truth and take children out for a trip and say that they are not tired! Especially for young children, they often cry when they are tired, and sometimes they need special meals, but when they see the happy smiles of their children and the warmth of their family, they feel that these are all worthwhile!

In fact, children's adaptability is far stronger than we feared! Adapting to the environment during the journey is also conducive to enhancing children's immunity. Both children in our family traveled before they were half a year old, probably because they were breast-fed, so although they ran around, they were still in great health! Moreover, when traveling from a young age, we give our children a safety seat as standard. When they are young, as long as they are tied to the safety chair, she will be quiet, eat and sleep, and sometimes she will be happy to see something interesting outside the window. Food and shelter

My eldest daughter travels after weaning, and she eats whatever adults eat. Of course, we will try our best to order something she can eat, such as western food in Australia and the United States, Indian food and Thai food in Southeast Asia and Mauritius, and noodles and barbecue in the northwest. My daughter has no problem at all.

Accommodation is even more important, because my husband and I met by playing outdoors, so my eldest daughter has been camping with us since she was over one year old. Not only do many parents not worry about whether it will be dangerous or not, but children like this way of being far away from the city and close to nature.

We call this feeding state "coarse feeding and stocking", and the children are closer to the wild. But isn't this childhood happier? In fact, children's adaptability is very strong, and most cases are just parents' excessive worry. Luggage for parent-child travel

1. Never forget to bring-documents and money

Sometimes, the most important things are often the easiest to forget, so remember to pack them up first, put them in a carry-on luggage, and finally don't forget to check them again!

my habit is to bring my passport, visa (if it is on a separate sheet), air ticket, insurance policy and small yellow book (international vaccination certificate, which is needed in Africa and South America! ), as well as driver's license (if necessary) and two ID photos, put them in a passport folder, and it is better to put a pen on it to facilitate the filling out of the immigration form. In this way, all the documents will not be missed!

2. Are you still alive without electronic equipment?

as a modern person, it seems that I can't live without my mobile phone and internet. So remember to put away your mobile phone, charger, iPad or computer, charging treasure, international power conversion socket, overseas WIFI transmitter or local calling card (this can be bought after you go).

I recommend roaming treasure's overseas WIFI with 4G speed and unlimited traffic. I travel in many countries and can video chat with my little baby all the time, thanks to it! Remember to download the following apps, Google Maps and Google Translation to your mobile phone before going out. You will need them!

3. How big a suitcase do you need?

this is a problem, and I will still struggle with it until every time I leave today.

Of course, the best solution is to put everything in one box and see if there is any room left. If it is too big, change it to a small one. If it can't fit, change it to a big one.

of course, it depends on how much you want to buy at your destination. If you are a shopping fanatic, it is recommended to bring the biggest box directly.

I remember the first time I went to the United States, I brought a 28-inch suitcase with a 2-inch boarding box and a foldable backpack (the opening capacity was almost equal to a 28-inch suitcase), and I came back full!

I also include all kinds of storage bags in this item, because I have my own cosmetic bag, washing bag, electronic accessories bag, underwear bag, shoes bag, waterproof bag for clothes, etc. When the box is big, it's hard to find things when you throw them in, so you can store all kinds of items clearly, which can avoid the madness when you can't find things during the trip!

4. Tips for parent-child travel

Every time my girl goes out, she has her own suitcase and small backpack, and all the toys and things she wants to bring are packed by herself, which is very helpful for the cultivation of children's independence! Photographic equipment

With the upgrading of equipment, every time you go out, there are always more and more equipment. Camera, lens, tripod, GoPro, stabilizer, aerial camera, computer, card reader. Oh, yes, this time, in order to see animals, a telescope is added; And my new stargazing pen for shooting the starry sky recently!

even for a woman, it is a headache to carry more than 1 kilograms of equipment every time she goes out. But in order to produce good works, I

parent-child travel tips: I suggest taking the child's father, who can be a porter, a photographer, and occasionally a wallet and a model. This business is not too cost-effective! Clothes and accessories

What clothes to take when you go out certainly depends on your destination and the local temperature. All the things mentioned here are convenient and good things. See if they are suitable according to your destination.

I recommend my cold artifact-the thin down of Uniqlo!

since I was frozen silly in the red clay center in Australia last time, I always take it with me when I go out. It's light and doesn't take up space. It's absolutely necessary when it's cold in the morning and evening, especially if you have plans to watch the stars or watch the sunrise in a hot air balloon, you will definitely thank yourself for your wise decision!

recommend another versatile and practical accessory: scarf!

whether in summer or winter, a dazzling silk scarf, plus one or two dresses or T-shirts, can definitely change more than a dozen combinations!

In addition, when taking children outdoors, it is better to wear long clothes and trousers to prevent mosquito bites and sun exposure. Of course, remember to put the sun hat and sunglasses into your backpack!

In terms of shoes, Sophie's mother's secret weapon is the little white shoes! You can wear jeans or long skirts, and you are not afraid to go a long way. It is necessary for every trip! Then, remember to bring slippers (flip-flops are my favorite). Children can bring a pair of Crocs shoes, which can be worn as slippers and no problem when going out!

Sophie's mother often takes her baby on trips, so several eye-catching parent-child outfits are necessary, and the photo effect is overwhelming. Especially when going out this time, there is a photographer who specializes in follow-up. This is a rare opportunity to show off beautiful photos. Don't miss it! Cosmetics for washing and skin care

(not only for women)

First of all, I want to remind you that most foreign hotels do not provide personal toiletries for environmental reasons, so remember to bring your own toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers!

in addition to the daily toothbrush, toothpaste, skin care products and cosmetics, sun protection is indispensable! In many places, even if the temperature is not high, the ultraviolet rays are very strong. Put sunscreen, aloe vera gel repaired after sun exposure, and hydrating mask to ensure your skin is moist every day in your bag!

since I had a baby, my usual sunscreen has become a water baby that BB can also use. It's quite convenient to bring one for the whole family! Other necessities

swimsuit (this doesn't take up space, I take it with me every time I go out)

commonly used medicines (especially children's medicines: fever, anti-inflammatory, diarrhea, band-aid and cool oil)

mosquito repellent artifacts (such as mosquito repellent tape, mosquito repellent water, etc.)

We always complain that our children can't put it down when they pick up the iPad, so, you?

A, it is recommended to bring a local map, so that children can record the places they have been according to their daily itinerary and connect them into routes; Then bring a brush and sketch book, record the itinerary and interesting things in the form of painting every day, and look through them together when you get home. Isn't this the original travel handbook? Would it be fun?

B. Younger children can consider coloring books or stick figures. Whether it is animal or clothing color matching design, it has always been my daughter's favorite on the road.

C, gadgets: a few braided ropes, a few colored origami, or two barrels of plasticine. When the car and boat are bumping on the road, there are so many interesting things without reading, and the journey without IPad can be very rich.

D, download a starry sky app (StarWalk is recommended) and go to the wild to find constellations when there are stars at night. This is a super fun game that children in the city can't participate in!

If the country you are going to is not rich, bring some interesting small things, such as stationery, or small gifts such as Chinese knots, tea leaves and white rabbit toffee with China characteristics (Chinese-made essential balm is the favorite artifact of foreign friends) to your local children, and maybe your children can make a good foreign friend! Unexpected situation

Of course, parents will be more worried about taking their children to travel, because there must be many unknown and uncontrollable situations during the trip, and even difficulties, but in fact, the charm of travel sometimes lies in these unknowns.

When my daughter was four years old, we went to Jiuzhaigou together, and I fell and dislocated my elbow in order to catch up with her at the mouth of the ditch. Then we went to the hospital together, taking pictures, setting bones and applying medicine, and then I continued to complete the whole journey with my arms hanging. All this is very dramatic, and the child was frightened at first, but it was also an experience for the child. We didn't criticize her, just taught her what to do in such an unexpected situation. In this process, children have learned a lesson, knowing that they should calm down first when they encounter something, and then find a hospital, a police officer, and a staff member for help. I think such an educational experience is very rare.

Later, during that trip to Jiuzhaigou, my daughter was very good throughout the trip. She also tried to walk down the mountain from the top of the ditch, and for the first time she tried to walk more than ten kilometers. This kind of experience is a very valuable growth for adults and children. How to choose a destination

How to choose a destination for parent-child travel should be designed for children of different ages.

1. Location of travel destinations for younger children (under two years old)

Two children in my family went out when they were less than half a year old, especially Erbao, who started to go out at the full moon, and now they are trying to fly and make long-distance trips in a hundred days. Everyone who saw it asked "how old" first, and then expressed surprise: how could such a small child be brought out! More directly, we are rudely criticized as parents, and we should not take our children out to suffer because of fun.

The parent-child tourism industry in China has just been recognized, which is contrary to the traditional concept of parenting and is challenging the nerves of every family. The newly released second child policy has made many parents who are content with the status quo suddenly wake up, whether our children should walk more or read more.

In fact, we have met countless parents abroad, carrying their children around the world.

Let's talk about young children under two years old.

For young children, the location of parent-child travel should pay attention to several conditions:

1. It is best to control the travel distance within 3 hours' flight time or 5 hours' drive, and it is best to fly directly, so it is convenient to rent a car for go on road trip after landing;

2. You don't need to change your accommodation frequently after you arrive at your destination (for example, changing to a city every 1-2 days may not be suitable). If you can stay in a sea view hotel with a big swimming pool, you can watch the sea and play in the swimming pool at the same time. It would be better to know the children who live in the hotel, play together and draw together.

3. Have fun places that children are interested in (such as beaches, seawater, theme parks, etc.);

4. Considering the safety of the destination, it is best to have a relatively large and complete medical point nearby;

5. The destination has convenient facilities, and you can always find a place to change diapers and have hot water supply. There are not many steps, and the stroller can also be convenient to travel.

So before we were two years old, most of our parents' and children's destinations were islands in China and Southeast Asia. Even if we didn't go to any scenic spots, we just played sand swimming at the seaside every day, and the children were very happy. Since the birth of Erwa, we have been running all kinds of beaches recently.

Therefore, I recommend some less popular islands in Southeast Asia, which are not crowded by people, but have unique scenery. (Because China is too big, you have different starting points, so you can't ensure a direct flight or three hours.)

A. Koh

Samui is located in the southeast of Thailand, within the Gulf of Thailand, and it is the third largest island in Thailand. There are continuous beaches around the island and several beautiful outlying islands. The natural features of the main island are well preserved. The central mountainous area of the island is lush with forests, and there are several forest waterfalls like peach blossoms. This is a world-famous honeymoon resort. Compared with Phuket, which is more famous and flamboyant, Koh Samui has fewer tourists and warmer sunshine, and is more suitable for finding romantic and intimate couples and small families with children. Relatively expensive air tickets and complete tourism resources have created this paradise-like sea resort.

This is the first time that my Erbao has traveled far away. Choosing a beautiful and quiet island, watching the blue sea and blue sky, watching the shadows of coconut trees, listening to the sound of waves kissing gravel, and feeling the salty sea breeze brushing his cheeks, can be regarded as the child's first education in tourism.

Stay: Le Meridien Spa Resort Koh Samui (formerly Raimai Beach Ruige Hotel Koh Samui)

Play: In such a beautiful scenery, any trip is unnecessary. At the seaside, there is nothing more pleasant than staying in the hotel to bask in the sun and soak in the sea.

ok: rent a car and travel around the island.

eat: rich and frugal, night market food.

This is also the first time that my Erbao has been in close contact with the sea. That little foot, for the first time, reached into the cool sea water and felt the slight waves rippling. The gravel on the beach is a little thick, and the baby can't help frowning slightly. But the waves came, and she began to giggle again.

following his father, the baby jumped into the swimming pool. In the midsummer sunshine, the water in the swimming pool is also warm. For her only one hundred days, all this is so fresh and curious, and the baby's face shows satisfaction and enjoyment. There are many people who have different voices about us running around with such a small child, but every time I see the happy expression of the child born from the heart at this moment, I firmly believe that this way of parenting is correct.

if you have friends who don't like hotels and like to wander around, traveling is also a good choice. There is a car rental counter at the front desk of the hotel, where you can rent a motorcycle or car for only 5-15 baht a day (baby seats can also be requested).

Rent a car, and you can go around the island in 3-5 hours, and visit various golden Buddha statues and continuous beaches. Driving around the island, the roadside keeps flashing white beaches and blue waters, with plenty of sunshine and lush trees. If you are interested, you can also try the mountain.