You want to go on a long-distance trip with your child, but you are not sure what to look out for? In this article you will find helpful tips on traveling with a child

Editor’s note: Of course we take the current situation seriously. With this article we do not want to promote long-distance travel in general, but we would like to offer our readers helpful information about long-distance travel with children.

Tips For A Relaxed Vacation With Children

Many parents associate vacation with children with stress and a lot of preparation. We’ll tell you some great tips and tricks on how to avoid this

1. Timely Planning

Planning and organization are essential for a vacation with children. For example, if you need an ESTA application for entry into the USA or other important documents, you should take care of it early. Otherwise, you may be denied entry into that country

Tip: Each country has different entry requirements. Here, too, the rule is: inform yourself early enough and submit the appropriate applications

2. The First-Aid Kit Must Not Be Missing

Even if some countries are suitable as a beautiful travel destination, they can have a lack of hygiene standards or insufficient medical care

While these countries may not be top travel destinations for families, a first-aid kit is often a lifesaver. These utensils should not be missing in your first-aid kit

• Clinical thermometer
• Tablets against headache, nausea, diarrhea
• Painkillers and antipyretics
• (wound) disinfectant
• Plaster
• Remedies against insect bites and sunburn
• Travel tablets
• Gauze bandages and compresses
• Disposable gloves
• Bandage scissors

Attention: These utensils are helpful for minor ailments/injuries, but cannot replace a visit to the doctor

Tip: Online you can find first-aid kits, so you do not have to buy everything individually. Usually saves time and money

3. Occupation For The Children

To keep your children busy and not bored during the trip, these things should definitely be in your hand luggage

• Radio play
• Books
• Tablet (games, movies etc.)
• Cuddly toy

4. Important Documents

Finally arrived and you realize that you forgot the booking confirmation? With this checklist it won’t happen to you. Find out here at a glance which documents should not be missing on your trip

• Booking confirmation
• Flight or train tickets
• Passports
• Driving license (for a rental car on site)
• Entry application or visa
• Vaccination cards
• Health insurance cards
• Identity cards
• Travel guide

Conclusion: Traveling With Children Is Easy

That traveling with children is stressful is actually a misconception. The only important thing is the right preparation and planning – then nothing stands in the way of a relaxed vacation. In this article you have learned which utensils and documents should not be missing on a long-distance trip with children. Now you are well prepared for your next trip. Have fun