The keys to a smooth trip when traveling with kids are to pay attention to their needs and keep plenty of activities for kids to do along the way. Bored and overtired children become cranky kids in a hurry. By remembering the kinds of things that keep children entertained and planning a kid-friendly trip, you can be prepared before the journey begins.

Safety

Before embarking on any trip, there are several safety issues to consider. It is a good idea to have your vehicle completely checked out by your mechanic or someone knowledgeable to ensure it is ready for such a trip. Oil changes, brake checks, light checks and so forth are important to the vehicle’s safe operation while on the road. When you are away from home, you definitely want to ensure the vehicle is in tip top working order.

When it comes to the children riding in the vehicle as passengers, other safety checks should include checking the installation of all car seats and booster seats to ensure they are properly set up for maximum protection. All children under the age of 7 should be secured in a child safety seat or booster seat. All children under the age of 12 should ride in the back seat of the vehicle for optimal safety.

Time

When traveling with kids, the pace of the trip should be set to kid pace. This means lots of time built into your agenda for stops along the way for bathroom breaks, time to run amok and burn off energy and other activities for kids. By taking the time to stop and get out of the vehicle frequently, you can avoid cranky children who simply need to move around and be free from the seat for a bit. Stopping at rest areas and racing the kids to the door or playing tag on the grass for a few minutes can keep everyone in good spirits and content to ride just a bit longer. While snacks along the way are a good idea, stopping for a meal from time to time will allow for a little longer out of the car and a break for everyone.

Entertainment

Entertainment is a big deal when traveling with kids. Trapped in those seats for what seems like eons to them, kids need distractions and fun things to do. Bring some of their toys and gadgets from home and also invest in a few new novelty items that will grab interest. These new items need not be expensive and can even be of short term use, just for the trip. Things such as new crayons, coloring books, books, games, stickers, trinkets of all kinds can bring distraction and something fresh to the play scene. If your children have electronic games, by all means pack those along as well. If the trip is a long one, maybe buy a new game for the gadget. Such games are great activities for kids and often provide hours of distraction, fun and learning.

Here are a few age specific tips of activities for kids when traveling—with the understanding that frequent breaks and stops to get out of the car are important for ALL ages:

Babies - babies will often sleep for long stretches when the car is in motion. Even for those who will sleep well in the car, it is important to give babies time out of the car seat periodically during the trip. Time to lie on a blanket and stretch their little bodies will keep them from getting too sore and tired of riding.

Toddlers to age 5 or so - this age is the move all the time age. Colorful books, blocks that fit together, toys that talk and make noise and ability appropriate electronic games are just a few things you can stock the car with to entertain the traveling toddler. Passengers can interact with the youngsters along the way, playing games, singing songs and reading books to pass the time.

Age 6 to 9 or so - kids in this age group can benefit from a backpack they helped to pack full of fun things to do and a few surprises added by loved ones along the way. Books, electronic games, card games, pens and paper, silly putty, mad libs and so forth are fun things to do in the car. As with all kids, interaction in the form of I Spy games and the like are fun time passers.

Older kids – older kids will often pack their own stuff to do along the way. Interacting with them about what they see during the trip is a good way to spend family time connecting and break up the monotony of a long car trip.

Well timed stops along the way and a well stocked treasure trove of activities for kids will make traveling with kids a fun experience for everyone involved.

Baby accessories

The term “accessories” is often associated with jewelry, hair decorations, and neck scarves, but when it comes to the world of babies, ‘accessories’ can mean pretty much anything and everything related to caring for your infant! New parents or parents-to-be can find it difficult to ascertain which ‘baby accessories’ are truly useful, and which are better left on the store shelves. What’s hot, and what’s not? Read to find out more!

Babies play – even when they are a few weeks old! At first, your baby’s ‘play’ will be limited to gazing around then and observing the goings-on. A simple blanket or sheepskin over the floor will provide a clean, comfortable surface on which your infant may lay. Later, your baby may enjoy toys that dangle overtop them, that they can reach for and manipulate at will. These ‘accessories’ may be complex and involve many electronic sounds, buttons, mirrors, and so forth, or may be simple and consist of a few pieces of polished wood, wooden hoops to grab, and bells to ring.

Although many new parents will choose to share a bed (“co-sleep”) with their infants and toddlers, others will want a separate bed – or entire bedroom – for their new baby. Options for kids furniture include cribs, cradles, co-sleepers (a type of crib that hooks onto the parents’ bed), pack-and-plays, baby hammocks, and more! Some types of furniture are more versatile than others. Take into account your existing baby room décor, your available space, and how long you hope to utilize the furniture.

For parents that choose to have their baby sleep in a separate room from themselves, they may wish to purchase a baby monitor that will help them hear their baby when it wakes up or if it has any other disturbances in the night. Baby monitors may or may not be cordless or battery-operated, and some models have video screens so you can not only hear, but also see, your sleeping infant.

One of the most useful baby accessories is a sling, wrap, carrier, or backpack in which to carry your infant or toddler close to you. There are many psychological and physical health benefits to both parent and child to ‘wearing’ your baby. Choose a sling or carrier that you find comfortable and attractive, and you will be more likely to use it often! Parents find it much easier to cook, clean, grocery shop, travel, and garden when they are able to ‘wear’ their baby hands-free. A carried baby is a more content baby, and it allows the parent to get more done! A carrier that many moms and dads can both feel comfortable using is called the Ergo Baby Carrier. They are a soft, formed, padded carrier that buckles at the chest and the waist, may be worn in the front or the back, and can support an infant (with a separately-purchased insert), toddler, or preschooler. They are extremely comfortable, placing most of your child’s weight on your hips instead of your back or shoulders.

When choosing accessories for your baby, consider what it truly needs: safety, security, and comfort. Any accessory that helps you create such an environment for yourself and your baby, while still being functional, stylish and cost-effective, is the way to go!

A great family travel guide

Do you find even contemplating a family holiday exhausting? With kids and their myriad needs in the equation there is so much more to take into account that, sometimes, you end up wondering when the stress and planning ends and the holiday actually begins!

Whether you’re travelling with babies, young children, tweens or teens, 1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia is the answer to every travelling parent’s dream: a comprehensive, interactive and portable guide that will not only save you time and money, but will also show you how to have your most enjoyable and stress free family holiday ever.

Featuring an invaluable ‘theme index’, this unique book allows you to customise every aspect of your trip, actually involving the kids in the planning process and therefore adding to the excitement and anticipation. You’ll also discover tips on absolutely everything from finding accommodation to suit the ages of your children, to pre purchasing tickets so you avoid nasty queues with restless kids. There are also lots of ‘Fabulous Facts’ and ‘Kid Quests’ which will educate and entertain the whole family on everything from convict ghosts to how to help a blind penguin build a nest.

Compiled by children’s author and illustrator – and seasoned family traveller – Anna Ciddor, the book has been rigorously researched and is bursting with listings for kid friendly attractions and activities (anyone game to taste a honey ant, or would you prefer to cuddle a wombat?) as well as places to eat and stay. Whether you’re travelling around the corner or around the country, there is something to suit every budget and holiday taste, 1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia is the ultimate holiday handbook.

About the Author

Anna Ciddor is loved by children and parents around the world. She is the award]winning author of more than 50 books on topics as diverse as travel, toilets and Australian history, but is most well known for her Viking trilogy Runestone, Wolfspell and Stormriders. In 1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia she combines her understanding of what kids find fun and entertaining, with her passion for travel, history and all the gems (hidden and otherwise) that make up Australia

Available now from Haggus and Stookles for $34.95.

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Sovereign Hill, VIC

When planning a holiday the travel budget always sits front of mind as the costs of travel can be high (especially if travelling abroad) with kids. Gone are the days when we travelled (pre-kids) as a couple, where we carried our backpacks around, and found hostels to stay in as we went. Travelling with kids does take a lot more planning!

When you start planning a family vacation on a budget, it may seem a little daunting. First of all, you need to work around your family’s entire needs. When you’ve got that figured out, you’re faced with a thousand accommodation choices and fluctuating airline prices. You start asking yourself, “Which hotel should I stay at? Where are all the affordable flights?

It always pays to extensively research costs for all parts of your travel, especially the high costs like air travel and accommodation.

I have discovered a company that offers affordable services for travellers. Take a look at studentflights.com.au, which makes it easy for travelling families to plan a budget-friendly vacation, no matter your planning style. And yes, it’s not just for students.

Great prices on flights

Student Flights makes it easy to browse available trips through an attractive home page that offers glimpses of where you and your family could go without making you squint through an imposing long list. Every day, Student Flights offers its “Top Three” feature, which lists three amazing deals. Go to London, Los Angeles, or Paris! You are offered great prices all over the world.

You can also use the website to do an extensive, detailed search. You can search by several search parameters that let you find exactly what you’re looking for. This search area is also available for hotel searches, which allow you to search according to the amount of children you’re bringing with you. Find hotels around the world at amazingly low prices. Search through a quick list of popular destinations with their accompanying lowest price available.

Great offers on accommodation

Student Flights offers a huge range of different quality accommodation, from bargain-priced hostels ideal for backpackers and students to 5 Star accommodation!” Find the “hidden gems” around the world that you never would have heard of otherwise.

Car Rental Options

Once you’ve booked your great deal on your flights and you’ve found the perfect hotel for you and your family, then have a look at the car rental options they have available. Student Flights has developed partnerships with major car rental companies so you’re sure to get a great deal. They offer car rental services for both Australia and overseas. They also have information and bookings available for rail passes for certain destinations.

Travel Insurance

Student Flights also offer travel insurance for your holiday, they understand that sometimes things go wrong, and they’re there to cover you. As the website says, “if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.”

Other services

Student Flights has so many little extra services on their website which we love. They have information on Events and Festivals for your destination, on using mobile phones when travelling, destination guides to give you more information on where you’re travelling to and more.

Student Flights. Don’t let their name fool you – Student Flights is not just for students (although they do make sure they have the best student deals around), they’re serious about cheap travel for everyone – whether you’re adventurous, young or young at heart!

Around the World in 80 Ways is a travel book for kids who travel! It was created to help make the journey as much fun as the destination and contains 80 fun and inspiring travel activities to keep children entertained during long trips.

These are not run-of-the-mill travel games. Each activity is designed to nurture little travellers and encourage your child to think about the world around them. Turns travel time into quality time – whether you’re travelling across town, or across the world, this book is a must for families on the move.

Released early December, “80 Ways” is the perfect Christmas gift for any family planning to travel.

The book is designed to tuck into any bag or glovebox, and is already receiving great early reviews from educators, parents and people in the travel industry.

• 96 page book
• Compact for travel – 17cm w x 12cm h 

Around the World in 80 ways is created by Itchee Feet whose aim is to help make the journey as much fun as the destination.

At Itchee Feet … 

• It’s all about kids who travel and the adults they travel with
• They have a passion for the planet so tread as lightly as we can
• They believe “entertaining” and “educational” are great travelling companions
• They are committed to nurturing cultural sensitivity
• Life is an adventure and travel is fun. Simple

Available now from Haggus and Stookles for $14.95.

Travelling with kids is definitely no easy feat – by the time you’ve packed them into the car, checked into your hotel and found a restaurant that everyone is willing to eat at – you’ll feel like you’re ready for another holiday from your holiday.

There’s no reason why a holiday with your kids has to feel like gearing up for battle. Here are some tips to make your family holiday more manageable:

• Transportation – carefully consider how you’ll be travelling. If you’re going to be driving, make sure your car will be comfortable enough for everyone to endure the trip. Meanwhile, if you’re flying, give yourself plenty of lead time, especially if it’s the first time for the kids. Arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare and talk your kids through any anxieties they may be feeling. 
• Dining out – it can be hard to find family friendly restaurants in an unfamiliar place. If you can, book apartment style accommodation that includes kitchen facilities so you can make the most of your meals yourself. But don’t be afraid to eat out! Online review sites offer invaluable insights into which dining establishments are family friendly to help you narrow down the field.
• Accommodation – don’t book your hotels at the last minute hoping for a great deal. You’ll have a much more enjoyable holiday if you leave yourself plenty of time to plan your trip. You can still find cheap accommodation – Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and other destinations all have hotels that offer great rates that won’t blow your budget.
• Activities – see the sites of the cities or plan a fun filled day at the beach – there are plenty fun activities for everyone to enjoy. The important thing to remember is not to be too ambitious with your schedule. Travelling with kids in tow usually takes longer and you don’t want to be pushing forward when little Suzi really has to use the toilet!

Great Australian Holiday ideas for families

• Gold Coast – this action packed destination includes Movie World and DreamWorld – it’s sure to be a hit with the kids. 
• Whitsundays – stay on fabulous Hamilton Island – with many resorts offering Kids Eat Free programmes.
• Tasmania – drive around the breathtaking wilderness and discover everything that this great island has to offer.

Author Bio:
This article is supplied Quickbeds.com. With no booking fees and great rates – you’ll have no trouble finding cheap accommodation – Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, wherever you’re headed – the great Australian family holiday awaits you.

I have just discovered a really fun and unique activity to take my kids to in the September School Holidays, Kids Dig It! Archaeology Fun Day at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture, Qld.

On Friday 24th September they have an action pack day planned for kids with a great range of activities including:

• Roman Shield Painting – Declare your allegiance to the Empire. Little soldiers can paint shields based on authentic Roman designs.
• Mosaic Workshop – Mosiac is the art of using small pieces of material known as tesserae to create a larger picture or pattern. Great for creative minds.
• Build a Replica Pyramid – Who built the pyramids? Kids can choose whether they are Ancient Egyptian slaves or aliens when they reconstruct our 3D Pyramid Puzzle.
• Cultural face painting/body painting/temporary tattoos – Kids can learn the history and cultural significance behind an authentic historical design from Ancient Egypt, Rome, China or other cultures when they have it painted or tattooed on their faces or bodies.
• Roman drill training – Report for duty. Kids can join a Roman Legion and learn authentic Roman drill techniques.
• Plus loads more!

Flintstones Fun Corner
For an additional $2, kids can gain access to the Flintstones Fun Corner. In this special area, kids can get their faces painted, test themselves in the Super Sleuth Challenge Area, Build a Castle Wall, and much more.

• Super sleuth Challenge Area – Hunt down broken pieces of pottery and reconstruct a pot, test your historical knowledge, ‘You’re getting close…gumshoe’
• Face Painting – Kids can get their face painted in colourful patterns and nature designs.
• Know your skeleton – Kids can learn the bones of the body in this fun and educational activity.
• Mammoth Puzzle – Put the mammoth back together
• Build a Castle Wall – Protect the King from the invading rebels by fixing the castle walls.
• Building with boxes – Construct a house or even a city out of cardboard boxes

Entry to the museum is $3 per child plus extra per activity, most activities are between $1 and $4 each, I have booked the kids into 5 activities each plus the Flinstones Fun Corner and it was only $15 per child – great value for a fun filled day out! Suitable for kids 3-12 years.

Visit their  website for more information, to download the program for the day and to book in to the activities.

Beach in Samoa

We recently went on a holiday to Samoa, a beautiful spot in the South Pacific. I did have one big concern, though: this was our first overseas trip since having our little girl. She was twenty-one months old at the time we travelled and I was really worried about the plane trip. How would we cope with a toddler on a six hour flight?

But I soon learnt that it isn’t just the plane trips; there are many aspects of travelling with a toddler that are can be a little tiresome.

Let me give you an idea of the challenges we faced:

1. Getting to Samoa involved: getting up at 3am, driving an hour to the airport, catching a bus from long-term parking to the terminal, waiting for the flight, a two-hour flight from Melbourne to Brisbane, a two-hour transit at Brisbane airport including a bus from domestic to international, a four-hour flight to Apia in Samoa, baggage collection, customs, and a bus to our resort.

2. Sitting in restaurants for three meals every day, and even a quick meal can be dragged into a long wait when everything is being done in Samoan time.

The mini bus tour was a challenge

3. Hiring a mini-bus to tour (we were travelling with some friends) around the islands of Samoa. I wasn’t well prepared for this, not realising that getting anywhere in Samoa takes at least an hour from where we were staying. Add to this a one-hour ferry trip each way to the other island, with my husband and I both feeling queasy… made for long days exploring.

4. Coming home was even longer than getting there: a bus to the airport in Samoa, waiting at a hot airport for two hours, a six-hour flight to Sydney, a two-hour transit at Sydney airport including baggage collection, customs, check-in and a bus from international to domestic, an hour-and-a-half flight to Melbourne, baggage collection, a bus to long-term parking, and a one-hour drive home.

All of these are things that anyone choosing to travel takes in their stride. I had never even thought twice about waiting at airports or queuing for customs, but add a toddler into the mix and it took a bit more effort. So it was fortunate that I had been given some great advice on my blog and I was more prepared than I would have otherwise been.

We also came up with some other ideas along the way, so here are my tips for making travelling with a toddler a little bit easier:

1. No matter where you are – at an airport, in a plane, a car, a bus, restaurant – ALWAYS have a bag with various activities at the ready. Things like crayons, blank notepads, colouring books and playdough were invaluable, as were books and small toys. The biggest hit was stickers, and we all ended up with various stickers over our faces, arms, legs and all through the plane (luckily they came off easily!).

2. As always, kids surprise you with what they get enjoyment from. For example, on the plane trip home a flight attendant gave our toddler two disposable cups, which she spent a while playing with in awe. It’s worth looking around for whatever is at your disposal and seeing if it will give your child half an hour of fun.

3. I am not a fan of children watching television all the time, however as a last resort we did have some Wiggles episodes loaded onto my husband’s iPhone. It was great for THOSE moments when serious distraction tactics were required.

4. We have a backpack carrier for our daughter, which we took for doing longer walks (easier to transport than a pusher). On the way home, we decided to use it around the airports and it worked brilliantly. Small things like going through customs are a hassle with a bored toddler who wants to run away, so it kept her contained while we did those things, and then we let her run around afterwards to release some energy.

5. It’s important to realise that sometimes you need to be a bit flexible with your plans. For example, our toddler was swimming all day and exhausted by the evenings, so expecting her to sit quietly at a restaurant for dinner was a big ask. There were nights we just had to get her back to the room early.

I don’t want to make it all sound like a hassle, because despite all of that, travelling with a child was lots of fun. It’s also worth noting that travelling with older kids (we had an eight-year-old and a five-year-old in our group as well) is a completely different experience; they’re more able to have some patience and understand how to wait with Mum and Dad.

With a toddler though, it’s just important to be organised and to remember that it can be both tiring and exciting – so much to explore! – for a little person.

Megan Blandford

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Family holidays. An oxymoron? Once you’ve returned from a getaway, you might feel that you need another week off to compensate for the stressful time you’ve just had. Here are our 8 top family travel tips for making your family holiday easy and stress-free.

1. Cut down on costs by choosing accommodation that offers value for money and provides all the basic essentials. Kids don’t need fancy extras like a concierge or valet parking, so save that for your own indulgent break away. Best Western offers quality accommodation and value for money, with great locations all over Australia and New Zealand. See www.bestwestern.com.au or www.bestwestern.co.nz to search over 200 hotels, motels, resorts and apartments.

2. Don’t pack your itinerary with too many things to do. Kids need to rest – and have time for their own play. Plan one or two activities per day, and be flexible about changing your plans based on everyone’s wishes.

3. If heading abroad, make sure you plan your vaccinations well in advance as some need to be taken up to six weeks before you travel.

4. Children up to seven years of age must now be restrained in a booster seat or forward-facing restraint so when booking a hire car, make sure they have these options available for your kids.

5. No destination is off-limits. Don’t be worried about travelling with children to developing countries or regional areas. They will usually adapt to new experiences fairly quickly.

6. There’s no need to over-pack but don’t forget necessities like sunscreen, baby paracetamol, wipes and any special medication.

7. Kids can get bored easily – so make them a part of the action. Buy each child an inexpensive disposable camera so they can take pictures. Your kids will really feel special when they can snap their own photos. They’ll also love the resulting photos they can later use in a memory book of the trip.

8. Have fun – holidays are about enjoying yourself, and although there might be tantrums and tears, they’re usually overcome by some quiet time out or a playful distraction.

The above post is courtesy of www.bestwestern.com.au

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Legoland Deutschland

Whilst the mere thought of flying to the other side of the world with children would put many people off, there are ways to make the journey quite bearable.

The flight

Your choice of airline can certainly make your child’s flight an enjoyable experience.

Many airlines flying long-haul sectors nowadays provide personal entertainment systems in every seat, and these include on-demand movies and music, sports and news, and the ever-popular Super Nintendo consoles.  With over 30 games to choose from, your kids will never be bored, and may even take a little persuasion to have a sleep!  You can also pre-book children’s meals with the airline before your departure so you know your children will actually eat something on the flight.  It’s also a good idea pack some lollies and snacks, such as muesli bars, in your carry on luggage to deal with those mid-meal munchies.

Stopover

Breaking the journey with an overnight stopover is also a good idea.  A direct flight from Australia’s east coast to Asia takes between 7 and 10 hours, by which time both you and the children will be ready for a change of scenery.  Most of the international airlines have special stopover packages that can be pre-booked and pre-paid and include return airport to hotel transfers and your accommodation.  Some packages also include other options such as sightseeing tours.  Whilst most hotels in Asia will only accommodate a maximum of three people per room, meaning you may require two rooms, the additional cost could save your sanity.  After a break, you may even find your children are keen to get back on the plane for the next leg of the journey, as the memories of the Nintendo are still fresh in their minds!!

Fun at Gardaland amusement park in Italy

Self-drive holiday

If you are planning a self-drive holiday around Europe, it’s a good idea to take a couple of CDs from home to play in the car, especially a couple of the kids’ favourites.  On long trips, having some familiar music can keep them happily entertained.  Whilst most radio stations play plenty of English-language songs, of course the announcers speak the local language.

Sightseeing for kids and adults

To make your holiday an enjoyable experience for everyone, alternate your sightseeing so that there are plenty of activities for the kids to enjoy.  One museum or church might impress them, but, depending on their ages, they are likely to tire of historic sights fairly quickly.  Why not alternate a ‘parents day’ with a ‘kids day’?  Europe is full of fun things for kids to do – whether it be an amusement park, a bike ride, the local playground or swimming pool, or just some chill out time where they can do the things kids like to do such as kicking a ball around or colouring in.

If you are staying where there are other families, particularly in a camping ground, you  may find your kids are keen to stay and play with other children.  Despite language barriers, it’s amazing how kids can play together happily for hours without really understanding each other!

What type of accommodation?

Accommodation can make a big difference as to whether your European holiday is enjoyable or just bearable.  Staying in an apartment, cottage, villa or countryhouse can make all the difference as they give both parents and children much needed space. The benefits of being able to cook or prepare meals for the family go without saying – not only can you save money by self-catering (see our self-catering guide), you can also cook some of the children’s favourites which may not be on the menu of the local restaurants.  This is particularly useful if you have a fussy eater or a child with food allergies.

Riding 'trotti bikes' in Switzerland

Keep a journal

Encouraging your children to keep a journal or travel diary about their holiday is also a great way to keep them interested in some of the more ‘cultural’ aspects of the holiday.  Collecting entrance tickets and brochures which they can then stick into their journal, is fun for kids, and whilst they probably don’t realise it, they are learning at the same time!  Learning simple facts about the countries they visit, such as population, size, capital city, etc. is very educational.

Kids are often fascinated with discovering the different flags for each country, the different country codes that many vehicles bear, and spotting number plates from different countries makes a good game on a long car journey.

TIP:  Whilst a Gameboy may not be the most educational item to give your child, they are invaluable when travelling.  They will keep your kids amused during those long waits at airports and on long car trips.

The above post is courtesy of Carolyn Schonafinger from Holidays to Europe. Carolyn has travelled extensively in Europe with her husband and children and is passionate about helping other families to experience, and get the most out of, their European travels.

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