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Western citizens who have received one or more vaccine doses against the Covid-19 and - even if the virus has not yet been completely defeated and it is necessary to continue to observe all precautionary measures to safeguard the most fragile - The variants begin to be less and less aggressive. Many people, in need of relaxation, rest and fun, start booking holidays for the summer! But how to organize a nice pandemic journey if you have children in tow? Here are some tips that could simplify life to families who already have the suitcase ready!

Regulations

To avoid unpleasant surprises of the last minute, check that you are in compliance with all contagion containment measures given by the Company and in force in the country of departure and arrival: tampons, quarantines, masks, spacements. Thus you will avoid the risk of a possible quarantine on the first day of vacation.

Car or plane?

The means of transport to minimize contact with others are two (opposite): the car and the plane. If the journey is a few hours, choose the comfort of the machine will allow you to have at your fingertips everything you need for you and your little ones and will not force you to share the journey with strangers in crowded places. If, instead, your destination is further away, a trip by plane is the safest one even with the children following. Always prefer places near the window and, possibly, away from the bathroom.

Do the stock of what is essential!

In addition to swimsuits, trekking shoes, sunscreens and sunglasses, stock of masks (preferably FFP2, more and more requests anywhere), hand disinfectant, sanitizing wipes and, if necessary, disposable gloves. For the little ones choose child-friendly masks and organize them a small case with everything you need to protect yourself from the virus. Often children and boys are much betterer and realized than adults to follow the rules.

Documents to the hand

Especially for international travel, make sure you have all valid documents. In this period of pandemic, many countries require a negative molecular buffer carried out in the previous 48/72 hours before authorizing you starting. And often children are no exception. Alternatively, embarked and landing (if you travel by plane) or upon your arrival at the hotel, you will probably be asked for a pass that certifies vaccinations against the Covid-19. Make sure you have everything with you before leaving, you will avoid ruining your holiday with quarantine days closed in a hotel room with your family.

The pediatrician

Even if we were not in the pandemic period, when traveling with the little ones is always a good idea to keep a kit of medicines for emergencies at hand. Life with children can be unpredictable! Viruses other than the Covid, bites of insects, erythema, allergies ... On vacation it can happen everything! Before leaving, set an appointment with your pediatrician and create a short list of drugs (and dosages) together, indispensable for any emergencies during the journey.

Travel toys

Toys are as essential as medicines. If your trip has a few hours by car, by train or by plane, having games with you can really make the difference. When you have exhausted the enthusiasm of departure, the views never seen, of other passengers, your children will get bored and keep them good could become a real problem. Put their favorite coloring book in your hand luggage, a pop-up book, plush they love so much or why not, a tablet to play or watch the favorite cardboard! It will be a simpler trip to everyone, especially for other passengers!