Michelle Duffy(aka Wandermom:

http://www.wandermom.com)

Traveling With Kids

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Top 5:Is it really worth it? Won’t the flight be

dreadful?How can I carry all

that stuff?/What should I bring?

What if my child doesn’t sleep?? Where should we stay?

What about jetlag?

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Family Travel Concerns

Family Travel ConcernsAdditional Concerns:

What if my child gets sick?ExpensePassports and Legal Issues?

Travel Mom Mantra: FoodPotty/DiaperingSleepingTransportationEntertainment

Expect to travel at a very different pace!

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Traveling With Children is AWESOME!

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Travel:Strengthens family bondsNurtures life-long curiosityFosters increased independenceCreates global citizensAdds joy!

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Flying With Children

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Flying With Children

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Seattle - Melbourne

(15 hour flight)

Flights: Planning and Survival• Book direct flights where possible. • Plan flights around your child’s sleep schedule.• Allow more time for layovers.• Booking: online travel engines, meta-search

engines, directly on airline websites.• Pricing. All travelers must be ticketed for

international flights.• Use frequent-flier programs.• Learn airline policy for additional equipment

e.g. strollers.

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In-Flight: Seating, Food and Entertainment

• Choose seats in advance. • Using bulkhead seats. • One person, one seat: know airline rules for car-

seat use on-board.• CARES harness for toddlers/preschoolers.• Beware of low-cost airline extra-small baggage

allowances.• Pack dry snacks and water, avoid sugary snacks.• Pack extra food, toys and clothing.• Avoid toys with small parts. • iPods and DVD players with quiet music or

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Travel Gear

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Gear for Young Children• Remember “eat, poop,

sleep”• Baby supplies are

available worldwide.• You need so much less

than you think.• On-site equipment or

equipment rental.• Have fun making do!

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Recommended Products:

http://tinyurl.com/wandermom-recommends

Keeping Young Travelers Entertained

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- In transit, while you’re there…- Your child’s age and interests are most important.- New toys are nice, but not necessary.

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Pack It Up! • Less is more.• Start packing early. • Make a packing list –

it’s re-usable!• Use the one-week-of-

clothing rule.• Plan on doing laundry. • Choose comfort over

style.• Use compression sacks. • It is possible for

families to travel with carry-on luggage.

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Getting Around• Car Rental:

• Car Seat safety laws differ by state and country.

• Additional costs for car seat rental – by day.

• Trains: family fares, multi-trip passes. Great for school-age kids.

• Opt for public transportation where possible – you get to live like a local!

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Sleeping Like Babies

Accommodation Choices and Sleep Issues

• Location choices: look for green spaces + accessibility to public transit.

• Trade-offs: Space, amenities + budget.

• Required (for me): Kitchen, laundry, separate sleeping spaces.

• On-site amenities and services

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JETLAAAAAG!

There is no magic remedy.

Flight departure and arrival choices are v. important.

Set your watch to destination time.

Fresh air and exercise are the only fail-safe methods.

Children adjust more quickly.

Create a plan for handling disrupted sleep schedules in advance.

It’s worse on the return journey – plan ‘downtime’ day after you return home.

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Health And Safety• Medical records: emergency contacts, vaccinations,

prescriptions• Insurance: know the limits of your policy for travel

coverage.• Travel Insurance: trip cancellation, evacuation,

transportation.• Finding medical help: www.iamat.org• Staying healthy: water, food, exercise. • Child safety: child-proofing your accommodation.• Common child health issues while traveling: ear pain

in flight, motion sickness, diarrhea. • Sun safety: slip, slap, slop!• Pack a well-stocked first-aid kit.

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Passports + Legal IssuesEvery person needs

their own passport. Children’s passports

are valid for 5 years.Both parents need to

sign for a passport for a child under 16.

Forms available online.

Beware of expiring passports!!

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ResourcesOnline

www.wandermom.com

www.deliciousbaby.com

www.travelsavvymom.com

and many more… Kayak.comFarecast.live.comTripadvisor.comand 000’s more in

the book!

GuidebooksWanderlust &

Lipstick: Traveling With Kids

‘For Kids’ series by Fodors

DK Eyewitness guides

Local guidebooks World Wide Books

and Maps

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