Have you been on a vacation with young kids recently? Then you know that if not planned for well, a vacation can be a stressful experience for a parent, and there are lots of small things that go into making it a pleasant one. Here are some tips that help smooth the way and give you those great memories when you travel with children:

To handle those spills: One can never be too prepared! Whether a car-sickness incident or just a food-spill, always be ready with tissue paper or rags of cloth to clean it all up. Barf bags are another useful packing item that can be very helpful in long drives.

Don’t forget to pack games for your children: You know best how short your toddler’s attention span can be. So be prepared to wait out those long times between flights, or even in your hotel room by packing your kid’s favorite toys and books. You can bring out one or two at a time to make it last for your entire holiday.

Healthy snacking: Pack some healthy snacks for your kids, along with some juice packets so that you are prepared to fill in those gaps between meals with some wholesome nutrition. It is tough to eliminate junk food completely while on the go, but try to keep it to a minimum.

Remember that stroller: Until your kids are more than 4 years old, do not expect them to walk any longer than 5 minutes. Take a stroller along for vacations where you expect a lot of walking. Even if traveling by air, these can be checked in as a separate piece of luggage without any problem.

Be prepared with extra clothes: It’s a good idea to keep additional clothing to cover for all the spills and incidents that children invariably get into. Needing to buy clothes because of not packing enough can make an unnecessary dent on your holiday budget.

Child safety: In crowded areas like the airport, or even just a tourist spot, it is very easy to lose sight of where the kids may have run off. To avoid any panic, teach them early on to hold on to your hands or even the tip of your dress in crowded places.

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