Vacation and rest with children. How to prepare for the journey?
A first aid kit for a flight with children should be formed taking into account the age of the child and possible situations on the road, especially if you are planning a summer vacation or vacation while traveling.
What drugs do you need?
It is important for parents to know the international non-proprietary names (INN) of medicines that may be needed on the trip. This will help you navigate abroad, where trade names may differ and the INN remains universal.”
For babies under four to five years old - the most sensitive age group - syrups and suppositories are recommended: paracetamol and ibuprofen to reduce heat and relieve pain, cetirizine and desloratadine for allergies, as well as glucose-salt solutions and a suspension of smecta in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. When choosing a place to relax with children for the summer, it is important to prepare a first aid kit in advance so that the trip is comfortable and safe. If you have not yet decided where to go with children, consider the availability of medical care and the availability of necessary medicines in the selected region.
Loperamide for children under two years is contraindicated. Salt drops and vasoconstrictor sprays will help from nasal congestion in the summer, and if the child does not yet know how to blow his nose, it is recommended to use a nasal aspirator. The aircraft will come in handy moisturizing eye drops "artificial tear" and a basic set for skin care: alcohol-free antiseptic, patches, ointment with dexpanthenol for abrasions and irritation.
For children over five years old, tablet forms of drugs can be added. In addition, along with the listed funds, it is worth taking a medicine for the throat for pain and soreness - benzidamine in the form of a spray and antiseptic lollipops, as well as dimenhydrinate in motion sickness tablets. Adolescents are suitable for the same drugs as adults, taking into account possible specific needs.
Before traveling, especially if you are planning a summer vacation with children or have not yet decided where to go with children, it is important to consult a pediatrician - especially if you have chronic diseases or allergies. This will help to make the holiday safe and comfortable, regardless of the chosen destination.
Before the flight, medicines should be distributed between the hand luggage of all family members and check in advance whether the drugs require special storage conditions that are not available on the aircraft. Also, it is better not to take the basic medicines into luggage - the temperature in the cargo compartment is not controlled, which is especially important to take into account when vacationing with children.
It is advisable to keep the original packaging and instructions for drugs. If you take prescription drugs or medications with a volume of more than 100 ml (for example, syrups or injections), you need a certificate from a doctor indicating the diagnosis, INN, dosage and regimen - preferably in English. This is especially true when planning a holiday abroad.
Where to rest?
The majority of families choose a holiday within the country - 71%. The most popular summer destination was SochiThis accounted for 21% of bookings with children. The top family destinations also include mahachkala (18%) kaliningrad (13%), Mineral Waters (12%) and ufa (12%). If you haven’t decided where to go with your kids this summer, these cities can be a great choice for a comfortable and safe holiday.
Among foreign destinations, the leader Thailand 25% of tourists plan to fly there with children. Also popular. Vietnam (17%), Turkey (15%), Egypt (15%) and Armenia (13%). When choosing a place to relax, take into account not only the attractiveness of the resort, but also the availability of medical care, so that the holiday goes without unpleasant surprises.
Thus, when planning a summer vacation and thinking about where to go with children, it is important to prepare a first aid kit and documents in advance, as well as choose a direction that will ensure the comfort and safety of the whole family.
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