{"id":1377,"date":"2016-06-22T10:18:32","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T10:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=1377"},"modified":"2016-06-22T10:20:14","modified_gmt":"2016-06-22T10:20:14","slug":"tips-childs-first-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/tips-childs-first-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Handy Tips for Your Child\u2019s First Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So you\u2019re thinking of taking your child on their first holiday? With so much to think about this post breaks down some of the considerations you\u2019ll need to make to make your holiday as smooth as possible. After all, it\u2019s your holiday too.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #7ad39d;\">Before You Go \u2013 Destination is Everything<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Getting a child-friendly destination is everything. Family hotels or villas make great getaways that cater for parents and small children. If you\u2019re unsure what\u2019s around, People like <a href=\"https:\/\/totstotravel.co.uk\/family-friendly-villas\/\">Tots To Travel<\/a> are great for this.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #7ad39d;\">Supplies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don\u2019t even think about packing light. Think spares of everything \u2013 anything to make the journey easier, like snacks, drinks, comfort items like pillows and blankets, and on-the-go cleaning supplies.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #7ad39d;\">Seating<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Naturally, depending on the age of your child, and any special needs they might have, you\u2019ll need to make a car a safe and comfortable place for your child \u2013 especially for a long drive. Don\u2019t scrimp on a decent car seat. On planes, making your child as comfy as possible is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6671265895_a52cc7c560_z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1378\" src=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6671265895_a52cc7c560_z.jpg\" alt=\"Flickr Credit via CC: Key Foster\" width=\"638\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6671265895_a52cc7c560_z.jpg 638w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6671265895_a52cc7c560_z-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/6671265895_a52cc7c560_z-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Flickr Credit:\u00a0<a id=\"yui_3_11_0_3_1466590497996_312\" style=\"color: #0063dc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rueful\/\">Key Foster<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #7ad39d;\">Entertainment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tapes of stories and kids\u2019 music are a good way to keep little ones <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/childrens-books-site\/2014\/jul\/21\/best-audio-books-for-the-car-book-doctor\">entertained in the car<\/a>, ferry or plane. Not everyone has access to portable or in-car TV screens or tablet PCs, so toys like finger puppets, colouring and story books are a great alternative on-the-go that don\u2019t rely on electricity or charging cables.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #7ad39d;\">Pit Stops<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One long drive can be tiring, and is out of the ordinary for most children\u2019s routines, so breaking it up is essential. Bring toys to entertain during the breaks. You could try switching seats around in the car or the plane, or swapping driver duties if possible. In the airport or service station, take walks around to give your child a chance to move before the next leg or flight.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #7ad39d;\">Timings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you need to be somewhere for a specific or awkward time, it could be worth gently altering sleeping schedules in advance, encouraging napping on the journey. As always, check traffic updates, avoid rush hour and set off early to make sure it goes without a hitch. Toilet stops should be taken at every convenient opportunity.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #7ad39d;\">On the Plane<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Planes can be scary and sometimes painful for children due to changes in pressure and environment. Role playing games with your child can gently introduce your child to the idea of public transport. Do your research; look into priority seating and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/special-procedures\/traveling-children\">rules for liquids and baby formula<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These are just a few tips for travel with the kids, but the bottom line is preparation, research and forward planning. Holidays are life enriching and valuable for parents and kids, so get out there and have fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019re thinking of taking your child on their first holiday? 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