Parenting: Keep these 5 things in mind while going on a trip with children during summer holidays..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 29 Mar, 2025

Summer holidays are the most special time for children. After getting a break from school, children are very excited to travel. If you are also planning to go to a beautiful destination with your children this summer, then it is very important to keep some special things in mind to make the journey safe, comfortable, and memorable. Traveling with children can sometimes be challenging, especially when the weather is hot.

In such a situation, if some important things are kept in mind during the journey, then this trip will not only be fun but will also be comfortable for the children. So let's know those 5 important things, by keeping in mind which you can make your summer vacation trip memorable.
1. Choose the right destination
If you are planning a trip with children, then first of all it is very important to choose the right destination. Some people like to go to cold places in summer, while some plan to go to the beach or adventure places. But choose a place for children where their safety, entertainment, and comfort can be taken care of. Choose the destination according to the interest and age of the children, so that they can enjoy the trip to the fullest.
2. Pack light and comfortable clothes
Going on a trip in summer means protection from the scorching sun and humid heat. Children's skin is delicate, so pack light and loose clothes for them during the trip. Pack light clothes like cotton and linen. Keep a cap or hat and sunglasses. Apply sunscreen lotion and keep comfortable shoes.
3. Take care of hydration and healthy snacks
Dehydration is the biggest problem in summer, especially for children. Children often forget to drink water during travel, due to which they may feel weak. Therefore, you must keep giving them water again and again. Keep a good quality water bottle with you. Carry lemonade, coconut water, buttermilk, or fruit juice. Keep homemade snacks. Avoid junk food from the market and eat only fresh and light food during travel.
4. Take full care of children's safety
Children's safety is most important during traveling. Whether you are traveling by train, flight, or car. Some precautionary steps should be taken beforehand keeping children in mind. For example, children should remember their parents' phone number. Keep your ID card and emergency contact number in their bag. Teach children not to go alone to crowded places. If possible, keep a GPS tracker or smartwatch with them, so that their location can be found if needed.

5. Make the trip fun and educational
Children should not only get a chance to roam around while traveling but also get a chance to learn something new. Therefore, make their trip adventurous as well as educational. Give information to children about the destination before the trip. Tell them about the local language, history, and culture there. Give children a travel diary, in which they can write their trip experiences. Pack interesting games for children so that they do not get bored during the journey.
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