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Age and Place
Until the child reaches three years of age,It is advisable not to travel outside your climate zone. Or even limit yourself to the nearest clean river, where the humidity and air temperature are familiar. At such an early age, the immune system is just learning to recognize and respond correctly to external influences. Now there are more frequent cases of allergic reactions to literally everything - from sea water to the sun. If parents still decide to go abroad, it is better if it is a country familiar to you, where you know all the pharmacies and medical centers. Do not forget to take an international insurance policy. Why is it good to postpone travel until three years? By this age, the mother already knows about all or most of the child's reactions to a change of place, new products, a change in climate. She knows how the child gets sick, what happens with a temperature, what helps, what does not. This measure will be aimed at maintaining the health of the baby and the nerves of the mother.
Type of transport
The sooner you get there, the better.On the road, a child is limited in his movements, does not know what to do with himself. Therefore, an airplane is the best means of transportation. And in order to avoid the common problem of a child crying during takeoff and landing, it is important that the baby's nose is not blocked; it is also good to give him water to drink or put him to the breast. Use rail transport if the trip is very short and short, for example, one night. Children usually have a hard time with a car, so when there is a choice...
Health
If the child was always wrapped up at home, nevernever walked barefoot, a seaside vacation can be a disaster for him, no matter how old he is. Before changing the climate, you must definitely prepare your baby. To do this, two weeks before the vacation, carry out contrast procedures: fill two basins of water - warmer and cooler - and, playing, jump with your child from one basin to the other. At first, the water should be ankle-deep, then a little more, and the water temperature should be a little cooler. Above the knee, you can already use a contrast shower. This procedure lasts 10-15 minutes. For one level of water and temperature, without changing, you need to spend two or three days. In the summer, this is easier to do, because your son or daughter is less likely to get sick. It is also important to choose a day when the child is in a good mood, healthy and cheerful. At the end of the procedures, wipe and rub the feet, and then the baby runs as usual. This method is recommended as a temporary option for preparing for a change in climate. The water in the sea is still very cold, not 38 degrees, as the child is used to in the bath, but 24.
The first days at sea
When a child arrives at the sea, the first dayIt is not recommended to leave the hotel grounds, on the second day it is better to be somewhere in the shade, and only on the third day – introduce him to water. Just like at home – run into the sea, run out. Plus remember about the sun exposure regime – before 11 am and after 4 or 6 pm. Ten days for the first vacation with a child will be quite enough. If he doesn’t like something on the first days, then the parents’ vacation will be ruined too. Imagine that you bought and paid for a three-week vacation. And then everything is no longer fun… No comments needed.
Food
It is advisable to adhere to those principlesfood that the child is used to. No need to stuff him with exotic vitamins, allergies may appear. When the baby is breastfed, the mother needs to monitor her diet - the principle is the same, more familiar dishes.
Attractions
Plans for sightseeing havethere is no point in building if the child is already actively interested in the structure of the world, he is older than 5-6 years. And if your stories about polar bears and penguins do not impress him at home, choose to visit water parks, if there is no allergy to chlorine, or dolphinariums.
