The ‘getting there’ part of the travel experience is probably the single most common aspect of the trip which parents dread the most.

Toddlers are going to get more tired than usual when on holiday; the excitement of a new environment along with all the new fun activities will naturally tire even the most energetic toddler. A holiday stroll with a tired toddler will be anything but relaxing if you are not prepared.

Swimming with your baby or toddler is many parents favourite activity. There is no set age to start swimming with your baby, but most classes in swimming pools start at around 12 weeks, so this can be used as a good guideline. As your child develops and becomes more independent, simple buoyancy aids will help further develop their skills.

The reason children need to be protected from the harmful effects of the sun is that a child’s skin is simply thinner the younger they are. A child’s skin only needs 10 minutes in strong sunlight to suffer potentially severe burns.

It is an unfortunate reality, but very few holiday companies cater for young toddlers who are starting to explore the world around them. More understandably but still no less of a concern, is that the homes of families and friends will almost certainly not be prepared for your little one’s inquisitive ways. An unguarded stair case or sharp edge at toddler head height, will be something overlooked by your hosts, but a potential danger to your child.

It is very difficult to find a hotel, let alone a friend or family’s home which is equipped with specialist baby or toddler baths which have been designed to contain your child within a manageable space whilst cleaning them. If you are not familiar with the family size bath, the irregular flow of hot and cold water as well as the temperature of the spout could be a potential scalding danger.