Traveling with children Parents should take special care when traveling with young children, being prepared in advance is very important and can make the journey far more interesting and better for the children.

Special seating arrangements in planes can often be arranged and cots may be provided for infants if notice is given in advance. Special foods for babies may also be able to be arranged.

Prepare for possible travel sickness.

Take boiled sweets to prevent their ears popping during take off and landing.

Take lots of colouring books, pens, comics etc.. To keep them occupied and stop them getting bored.

Children's' skins can burn very easily in the sun. Take sensible clothing, high factor sun screens and avoid exposure to midday sun.

Check with the car rental company (if you are planning on renting a car) to make sure if they have seat belts and/or children's seats.

Remember don`t let children drink water unless it comes from a sealed bottle.

Do not let them eat raw fruit or vegetables without first either thoroughly cleaning or removing the skins.

If your child has vomiting or diarrhoea lost fluid and salts must be replaced. It may be helpful to take rehydrating tablets for reconstituting with boiled water.

Make sure that you and your children are up to date with immunisations.

In some countries you need various different vaccines so check with your doctor at least three months before you travel as some immunisations cannot be given together and have to be given over a period of time.

Keep children away from all stray or sick animals.

Doses of malaria tablets are usually less for children than for adults.

If your children come down with any illnesses seek medical advice straight away. Make sure you are covered for medical insurance.