| Everyone knows that traveling with children can | | | | age-appropriate vacation activities, lots of things for |
| make your trip that much more fun and exciting-or | | | | them to do during the trip there and back (books, |
| that much more difficult. Many a holiday disaster can | | | | favorite toys, a new toy, videos, coloring), lots of |
| occur whilst traveling with (especially young) children. | | | | snacks, time for naps during your holiday, and scoping |
| However, although it is more than likely that your | | | | out nearby washrooms for the newly potty-trained |
| vacation will at least be somewhat more stressful | | | | are all essential for avoiding a holiday disaster. Pack |
| with kids than if you were simply traveling with just | | | | along extra diapers and lots of changes of clothes in |
| your sweetie or a group of friends, there are things | | | | case there is a potty "emergency" and there's no |
| you can do and keep in mind to avoid a family | | | | toilet in sight. If you're driving to your destination, plan |
| holiday disaster and keep your vacation as | | | | to make plenty of stops along the way for |
| stress-free as possible. | | | | washroom breaks. |
| If you have a baby, try waiting until he or she is at | | | | Holiday disasters with older kids can be avoided |
| least four months old and somewhat more | | | | simply by doing some advance homework about |
| established with feeding, changing, and sleeping | | | | what the accommodations, restaurants, attractions, |
| routines. You likely will be breastfeeding every three | | | | and activities are really like and really involve. Also, |
| to four hours with a long stretch at night rather than | | | | look for places and things to see and do that are |
| round the clock, which will make things much easier | | | | kid-friendly. For example, a regular hotel with a pool, |
| for you during a holiday, and help prevent a baby | | | | snack machines, breakfast buffet with cereal, toast, |
| holiday disaster. Waiting will also come in handy if | | | | and orange juice, private bathroom and a T.V. in the |
| you're driving to your vacation destination-with a six- | | | | room works far better than a "quaint" bed and |
| or 10-month-old, you won't have to stop every hour | | | | breakfast with no kids' activities, canopy beds, |
| to nurse and diaper change. | | | | breakable antiques everywhere, "fancy" breakfast |
| Avoid a toddler-related holiday disaster by planning | | | | foods, and shared bathrooms. |
| sensibly and appropriately for the trip. Planning | | | | |