Kid Travel Help

Way back during April, April 1 to be exact, we posted about a fictional ,but much-needed device for airplanes called the Baby Cone of Silence .The idea is that babies (you know who you are!), while cute, and fun and adorable...are also head-achingly loud when they want to be.

Now, I know how hard it can be to travel with kids, so I have sympathy. And more than that, I am here to offer a link to advice on how you might make your next rip with the kids a bit easier on everyone. Now, after reading these, I have to say that they might work for some kids ,but not all. And by no means will they be effective for anyone under 2, so beware.

1) Have a discussion with your child and explain how to behave during the trip. Tell them what to expect and how important it is to act in accordance with the Geneva Convention (OK, I made that up.)

2) Take a moment to explain the various safety features of a plane or train pointing out oxygen masks and emergency exits.

3) Ask crew members is there are any special safety equipment or issues for children.

4) Has your child slept well? I hope so.

5) Don't send your child alone to the bathroom (duh?!).

6) Don't allow the child to spread his/her things around (i.e. Game Boys, Power rangers, dolls, small nuclear devices).

So there you have it. Lots of fun rules to help make travel with the kids so much easier.

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