How to prepare for a vacation with a child?

For a family vacation to become a pleasant memory with many unforgettable moments and impressions, all family members must be thoroughly prepared for it.

If parents approximately know what duration and activity level of vacation they need, then with little travelers, things are more complicated: children don't choose, they follow their parents. Therefore, planning a vacation for the entire family needs to be approached with special attention, clearly thinking through all possible options.

At what age is it best to start traveling with children?

An important criterion when choosing a family vacation spot is the age and health of the child. I won't say that you shouldn't go straight from the maternity hospital to vacation on the Turkish coast. The optimal age to start traveling is 3 years. The body's immune defense is more or less formed by the age of 3, and the likelihood of catching a cold or experiencing severe acclimatization is much lower. A trip by car or plane will not cause the child great discomfort; rather, on the contrary, it will spark interest. Prepare the child in advance, tell them about the country you are going to, and explain how you will get there. Of course, you won't be able to walk all night long, leaving a baby monitor in the room. But you will at least be able to relax during the day, because at the age of 3, it's not so scary to leave the child with an animator at the hotel. At this age, children learn to establish social contacts with strangers , and this experience will be very useful for them. Starting from 3 years old, children become more independent and can already play a little with their peers, which will positively affect the child's communication skills.

How to plan a trip with a child?

If you have planned a trip with a large cultural program, remember that children at this age are not able to remember and understand a huge amount of information. Let the number of attractions be fewer, but the child will understand and appreciate them. Take breaks for lunch and rest so that the child can simply run around carefree. But do not forget about safety measures; you are in a foreign country, possibly with a foreign language, so it's better to keep the child in sight. Just in case, ask them to learn  their parents' last name and first name, as well as the address of the hotel where you are staying. For the child to remember the trip and have pleasant impressions, you need a good mood and a boost of optimism. It also wouldn't hurt to be confident that everything will be fine. Children are very sensitive to their parents' emotions; let your positive attitude be passed on to them. Have a good trip!