Are you tired? Many people say: Does she remember taking such a young child on a trip?
What should I do if I encounter problems when I go out, such as a child getting sick?
Will the place you go be very hard? Will the children be unbearable?
In fact, it is impossible to tell the truth and take the 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 we travel from a young age, we give our children a safety seat as standard. When we are young, as long as we tie the children to the safety chair, she will be quiet, eat and sleep, and sometimes she will be happy to see something interesting outside the window.
Eating and living in my eldest daughter's trip after weaning is what adults eat. Of course, we will try our best to order something she can eat. We will eat 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 is completely fine.
Accommodation is even more important, because my husband and I met 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, always remember 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 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 always video chat with my little baby, 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 until today, before every departure, I will still struggle with this problem.
Of course, the best solution is to put everything in a 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 America, I brought a 28-inch suitcase with a 20-inch boarding box and a foldable backpack (the opening capacity is almost equal to a 28-inch suitcase), and I came back full!
I also sum up all kinds of storage bags into this one, because I have my own cosmetic bag, washing bag, electronic accessory bag, underwear bag, shoe bag, waterproof bag for clothes, etc. The box is big, and it is 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, parent-child travel tips
Every time my girl goes out, she has her own suitcase and small backpack. 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 10 kilograms of equipment every time she goes out. But in order to produce good works, I alas.
Tips for parent-child travel: It is recommended to bring the child's father, who can be a porter, a photographer, and occasionally a wallet and model. This business should not be too cost-effective!
Clothes and Accessories What clothes to take when you go out 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!
Ever since I was frozen silly in the clay center of Australia last time, I have to take it with me every time 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 a dozen combinations!
In addition, when taking children outdoors, it is best 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-small 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 travels with her baby, so several eye-catching parent-child clothes 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!
Wash and skin care products (not only for women)
First of all, I would like 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 child, my usual sunscreen has become a water baby that BB can also use. It's quite convenient to bring a whole family!
Other necessities: swimsuit (this takes up no space, I take it with me every time I go out)
Commonly used drugs (especially children's drugs: fever, anti-inflammatory, diarrhea, band-aid, cool oil)
Mosquito repellent artifacts (such as mosquito repellent belts, mosquito repellent water, etc.)
Artifact We always complain that our children can't let go of the iPad when they pick it up. So, have you spent time playing with him?
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 a route; 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 like not reading books, and the journey without IPad can be very rich.
D, download a starry sky app (recommended StarWalk) 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 will make a good foreign friend!
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 in the winter. I fell and dislocated my elbow in order to catch up with her at 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 and tried to walk down the mountain from the top of the ditch. 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 the destination and how to choose the destination of parent-child travel should be designed for children of different ages.
1, Location of travel destination for young 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 he is trying to fly and make long distances 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 seen countless parents abroad, carrying their children all over the world.
Let's talk about young children under two years old first.
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. 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 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. There are places where children are interested in playing (such as beaches, seawater, theme parks, etc.);
4. Considering the safety of the destination, it is best to have a relatively large and perfect 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.
Therefore, before the age of two, most of our parent-child 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 several less popular islands in Southeast Asia, which do not need to be crowded, but the scenery is unique. (Because China is too big, you have different starting points, so you can't ensure direct flights or three hours.)
A. Koh Samui
Koh Samui (Koh
Samui) is located in the southeast of Thailand, in the Gulf of Thailand, and 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 my second treasure's first trip abroad. Choosing a beautiful and quiet island, watching the blue sea and blue sky, the shadows of coconut trees, listening to the sound of waves kissing gravel, and then feeling the salty sea breeze brushing his cheeks, can be regarded as the enlightenment education of this child's travel.
Stay: Le Meridien Hot Springs Resort Koh Samui (formerly Ruige Hotel, Lamai Beach, 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 close contact between my two treasures and 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 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 500- 1500 baht per day (baby seats can also be provided upon request).
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 jungle flying rope in the mountains. In short, it will be a wonderful trip.
B. Langkawi Island, Malaysia
There are several reasons to recommend Langkawi:
A: It's very convenient to fly directly from Guangzhou.
B: There are many hotels on the island, ranging from luxurious Four Seasons and Shangri-La to cheap but convenient homestays.
C. the food is also very rich, with all grades, which is close to the children's suitable meals.
D. There are also ocean parks and bird parks that are very suitable for children to visit (this can be considered as appropriate)
PS: There are penguins in the Ocean Park on Langkawi!
Eat: seafood dinner.
Play: Perfect beach, with very few people!
Bird park. 5 ringgit a big bag of all kinds of bird food.
The famous air corridor overlooks the whole island.
C. Sihanoukville, Cambodia
In fact, Sihanoukville can't fly directly, but it was amazing after I took my two treasures last November. Apart from the beautiful scenery and low price, there are almost no other people on the whole beach. There are a lot of people everywhere, and this kind of treatment is like a beach. I don't know where to find it, so I recommend it to everyone.
In Sihanoukville, most of the time was just frolicking on the beach, sunbathing and building sand castles with the children. During the 11-day holiday, which was crowded everywhere, I found such an undisturbed place and fully enjoyed the time with the children. This is the correct way to open the vacation.
2. Location of domestic travel destinations for school-age children (2- 12 years old, domestic)
After children can walk and jump and express their emotions clearly, there are too many parent-child destinations to choose from. My suggestion is to discuss the destination with the children. Where do you want to go next year? what are you playing？ It's up to the children. After primary school, parents can also discuss the travel budget with their children.
Of course, the child may have no idea about the location at first, so you can give her a few choices and tell her what's interesting in these places, and you can also find some related documentaries and books to read with parents and children, and then let the children choose. In this way, before traveling, children have a certain understanding of where they are going, and they can have a deeper understanding on the road, which is also a very important experience in the journey.
Experience 1, Choosing a destination: I have a suggestion: Relatively speaking, it is not recommended to take your baby to a relatively backward place for parent-child travel. It is recommended to go to a relatively developed place, especially the relatively developed medical and health care. Because children go out, there are many unexpected situations, so troubles must be considered comprehensively. Just
incase。
2, if you choose a hotel: In fact, I personally don't care much about the hotel and the place to sleep. My personal requirements are: clean, safe and safe;
Of course, if you are a parent-child, you may consider more, the space will be larger, and the children can have fun; Then the facilities inside are better complete, especially there is a special area suitable for baby to have fun; Wait, a lot. This is a multiple-choice question that looks at silver and talks.
3. Preparation before departure: share a little experience:
Medicine, every time I go out, there is always a bag of children's medicine. Just ready. Like cold medicine, cough medicine, antipyretic medicine, montmorillonite powder, this routine; Then, if the baby is young, I will also suggest taking Kaiser dew to avoid going out for a change and making the children constipated.
Food needs to be understood first. Are children used to eating things in the destination country? If you don't like it, you have to prepare some food suitable for your child. When we went out before, I always brought some, brewed cereal and the like; Now that I'm older, I won't take it; If the baby is small, this suggestion must be considered;
Take enough clothes. Then I will habitually bring a beach towel to my child. In fact, it is more like a blanket. The child may fall asleep at any time. This beach towel can be covered for him and used at any time.
Dolls, some children will have fixed dolls when they sleep. These should be prepared for him. Only when you sleep well will you have the energy to play well. Adults can worry.
The most important thing is safety. Every time I go out, I give my children a safety lesson. No matter who takes it, I don't go with others, just with my parents. What should I do if I get separated, and so on.
A place suitable for children
This topic is so big that you can sit down and talk for days and nights. In fact, this is closely related to the child's age, gender and hobbies.
For the record: long-distance flights are really not suitable for children, and they are too tired. So if the baby is not big, it is really possible that the best thing is to play in Asia; It is best to control the flight time within 5 hours; When we were six and a half years old, we took a slightly longer plane and went to Turkey. Our children became a little impatient and unhappy!
Therefore, as some recommended ones suitable for parent-child travel, I may recommend Asia more. Don't laugh at me, actually, because I haven't been to many places.
A, island class
It can be exaggerated to say that there is no child who doesn't love the beach. Give him a plastic shovel, and they can toss around for a long time by themselves. So if you want to be lazy, you can choose the island type. Sunbathing in the sun on the beach and digging sand by the baby have their own fun. And relatively speaking, this is also the first choice for parent-child travel;
Domestic recommendation: There are quite a lot of coastal areas in the east of China, including Xiamen, Qingdao and Weihai. There are many words near Shanghai: Gouqi Island, Shengsi Islands, etc.
Suggested days of play: you can play in about 2 days, and the specific number of days required varies according to the coordinates;
Foreign recommendation: There are many such islands in Southeast Asia, such as those in Thailand, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Semporna. West Malaysia Langkawi, Rehang Island, Large and Small Anchorage Islands, Long Beach, Cebu, Bali, etc., are numerous and relatively cost-effective;
Suggested days of play: 5 days or more.
B amusement parks: Disney, amusement parks and aquariums.
Take the children to the amusement park, I believe that as long as it is said, no child will have any objection! Moreover, today's amusement parks are more and more perfect. In a large amusement park, there will be multiple amusement projects to meet the preferences of babies of different ages. Of course, there will be projects that meet the preferences of young parents ~
Domestic recommendation
1, Disney, I don't need to introduce this more, it is suitable for children; Ok, this one is in Shanghai, and it's also in Hong Kong. We are close to the advantage. Children really like Disney, and the items in it are suitable for babies of different ages; There is always a baby that will suit your family!
2. There are all kinds of amusement parks, too many of which are famous: Elephant Chimelong Wildlife Park and Chimelong Happy World. There are also Font, as well as Changzhou Dinosaur Park and Changzhou Water World. Shanghai Maya water park, Hangzhou rotten apple park and so on;
Then Taiwan Province National Marine Aquarium.
By the way, we went to the National Ocean Aquarium with friends and three children. They really flew in. It's no exaggeration, it flew in! They love it! Children's delight in the aquarium is really like this.
Foreign recommendation
Or Disney, Tokyo Disney, and Universal Studios, Singapore and Japan; There are also pearl islands like Vietnam; They all fit!
Suggested days of play: 5 days or more.
C. Outdoor category: mountain, hiking and grassland.
This kind of comparison is more suitable for older children. Basically, you should be older than 5 years old, so you can find some mountains that are not very difficult and take them to practice walking. The environment is better and the air is better. Nowadays, every child has a treasure and needs to go through some satin practice.
I once met a friend's child and couldn't walk for a few steps. Take a taxi! Well, I personally don't like this, so since I was a child, my request to Xiaohei: Go out to play, and be sure to go by yourself. Or stay at home!
So he wants to go out to play, and then he will walk very hard. Don't worry about the child's walking injury. The child's physical strength is actually great. What they lack is endurance! Will be less perseverance, a little tired will not persist. We need to give them encouragement at this time, come on! They can do it. And most importantly, as long as you take a short rest or sleep for one night, you will be fully revived the next day!
I once took my children to MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong, when I was five and a half years old. I reduced the intensity, divided it into two days, and walked 20KM in one * * *, which was great! Up to now, he is still proud of it and will tell it to the children! Of course, the relative meaning of this view is quite different! If you don't like it, please detour! Personally, I like to take my children out for a walk!
Suggestion: find a mountain that is relatively close to your coordinates and climb it. Compare it with your baby and see who is better!
In addition to mountains, and then the grassland! Grassland is still very suitable for children and parents to travel. And compared with mountain climbing, grassland will be easier. But also close contact with nature. It's also great.