On the go

General safety suggestions:

• Always apply sunscreen, even on a cloudy day and the kids should always wear a hat.
• Be particularly vigilant about the potential dangers when in unfamiliar places, such as unfenced swimming pools. Toddlers who swim normally can tend to panic if they accidentally fall into the water, so ensure they have flotation devices when in and around the pool.
• Always accompany children when in the sea.
• Take your own sterilising equipment with you if your child is bottle-fed.
• Pack a travel medical kit with items such as baby paracetamol (pain), ibruprofen (fever) and a thermometer, along with the usual plasters, sun block, insect repellent and savlon (or similar).
• Talk to your children about basic safety rules, like staying close to parents and not going off with strangers. Discuss a place to meet if you show get separated and it is worth packing a recent photo of your children just in case of any emergencies.
• Child proof your accommodation. Visit Health and Safety page for more infomation


When collecting a car hire at the airport, it can sometimes be quite a lengthy process and children can get bored of waiting in the queue. Have some drinks and snacks available for the kids, and encourage them to stretch their legs before the next part of the journey. If there are two adults travelling, it is best for one adult to go on ahead and queue, whilst the other entertains the kids.

Rentabuggy allows you rent a buggy for your holiday or at your accommodation. Choose a light portable model to make holidaying with your little travellers easy. More details...

Holiday Nanny is a unique, specialist nanny agency supplying only high calibre nannies to accompany families on holiday. More details...

Check out reviews of other parents who have visited your desired location and accommodation. This will assist in finding the best holiday for your family.


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