How To Travel Smart With Kids
The Singapore Women's Weekly|December 2017

Bringing children along can make holidays complicated, but never fear! Our experts and seasoned mummy travellers show you how to plan a great family vacation

How To Travel Smart With Kids

STAY HEALTHY

Keep germs at bay

Many parents pull their kids out of playschool a week before travelling, to minimise the chances of them falling ill. “Multivitamins are generally unnecessary to boost kids’ immunity before travelling,” says 33-year-old polyclinic doctor Dr Grace Lau, and a mother of-one. “I usually give my daughter vitamin C with zinc, and I pack fever medication and fever patches, nasal drops, antihistamines and a thermometer in case she falls ill. I also bring along first-aid items like plasters and antiseptic cream.”

Bring your own pillow

Sleeping in a strange environment for the first time could be a terrifying thing for kids. “Taking your own pillow might help, as it creates a sense of familiarity,” says Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, who talks about the effect in his new book The Doctor. Some hotel pillows make use of harsh detergent to clean and can irritate your child’s sensitive skin, so laying your own pillow over it will help.

Sit in the aisle seats

To minimise your risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), choose an aisle seat when flying. This allows you and your child to stand regularly to encourage blood flow, and also allows for easier access to the washroom.

Know when not to jump in

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