Comments on: Baby or Toddler Walking On Holiday

By: Buddi

Buddi — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:10:55 +0000

Here are a few tips for a safe holiday with kids:
1. Place an identity band on your toddler. It’s natural for toddlers to wander off and explore, especially new and exciting surroundings, so having your child carry some form of identification is very good idea. Make sure your child is wearing a tag with their name, and a contact number of where you are staying or your mobile number if it works in the country you are visiting.
2. We all need some grown up time alone so when leaving your child asleep in the room, use a listening device or purchase a long-range walkie talkie. This can give you added peace of mind on top of other listening services the resorts may provide. Alternatively, you could hire a babysitter instead.
3. Always carry a small first aid kit with you.
4. Talk to toddlers aged three and over about the dangers of talking to strangers and that they must never go anywhere with anyone, without first telling mummy or daddy first. When visiting busy places like airports and shopping malls, tell them to stay close to you and if appropriate use a harness to keep your toddler close to you.
5. You could attach a small GPS tracking device like Buddi to your child’s clothes. This tracking device allows you to monitor your child’s whereabouts at all times.
6. There are firms which provide services such as a 24 hour helpline and the ability to store important personal information such as passport numbers, medical conditions and insurance policy details, so one call to them and you are able to get what ever information you need.

By: Buddi

Buddi — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:09:48 +0000

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.
Tips: If on holiday in the sun, avoid all but necessary walks with your child during the peak sunshine hours.
Consider taking a light weight stroller even for slightly older toddlers who are more used to walking at home.
Make sure you pack bottles of water and snacks when out and about with your child.
Light weight back packs are suitable for children that weigh up to 20KG. Back packs are an ideal way to move around with your child when on holiday, and provide a great view of surroundings for your little one. If you select to use a back pack please pay attention to the combined height of you and your child when walking under trees or over hanging bushes, and if leaning down to pick something up, always bend from the knees so your child can not topple forward.
Make sure you pack suitable sun shades for any stroller or back pack carrier you may take with you.
An excellent idea when out and about with your toddler is to use a day sack with separate harness. Firstly the day sack will they engage your child into being part of the family, taking supplies to the beach or park, etc. Secondly, the detachable harness can be simply used when you are approaching new roads, or uneven surfaces, or to generally stop a more energetic toddler from running out of distance.