Holidays in the summer with a one-year-old child. Where to go with a one-year-old child in the summer? Holidays with young children at sea - What to take to the sea with a one-year-old child

Not all relatives and friends supported my husband and me in the decision to go on vacation abroad with the whole family. Unheard of: the youngest son just turned a year old! This is clean water selfishness, you need to wait a couple more years, or, in extreme cases, go to the south of Russia, where medicine is Russian-speaking, and the climate suits our children better ... We cannot say that we made a decision without doubt. And they also suffered from remorse. But our last vacation happened three years before, we were very tired and dreamed of a change of scenery at least for a while. Tired, irritated, twitchy parents the best recipe the well-being of the child. And, unfortunately, we do not have the highest opinion about Russian medicine and the level of service at Russian resorts. In short, they took a risk. And they didn't fail. We had a great rest, the children really liked it - to each his own, and the eldest son is already talking about the next time. It cannot be said that everything was perfect, but we did not encounter unsolvable problems. Truly right are those who say that the most important thing is a positive attitude! I will not bore you with a detailed description of how we rested, what we did, and what this trip was memorable for. In a certain sense, most families vacation in the south in the same way, because the presence of small children imposes restrictions on entertainment, food, sightseeing, etc. I will share observations that I remember on vacation, and advice for those who are just planning to travel far from home with a child.

Main Rule, which I understood for myself: "vacation with children = recreation for children." Well, it is impossible for parents, even on vacation, to relax and abstract from everyday problems and familiar life, if there is a child nearby! All the same, a lot of fears for him are swarming in my head: does he like it, does he feel good, do you feed him correctly, and does a slight violation of the regime harm him.

Second rule, which my husband and I will continue to be guided by: "the number of adults = the number of children + 1." And that one (at least) extra adult needs to be able and willing to spend time with your children. Only in this case, at least sometimes, parents will be able to take turns taking a break during the day, and at night - even relax together: go to discos, live music concerts, enjoy evening animation for adults. This additional adult can be a grandparent who prefers to relax in the evenings in the room. As an option - very successful, because it is not easy to find such friends or acquaintances - you can go on vacation with two or three families, each of which has children. In this case, everyone will be satisfied. Parents will be able to take turns with their children, the kids will always have a cheerful company, and parents will find topics for conversation (about children, of course!).

Third rule: parents need to agree on the division of responsibilities "still on the shore", at home - there will already be no time, and inappropriate. Plus, it is desirable to come to an agreement in advance about what children will be allowed and what is not.

Fourth rule: the age of the child is not an obstacle for a long trip with him anywhere, including abroad. A hindrance, or rather a limitation, is his personal characteristics, character: if a child negatively perceives new faces, does not sleep well in a strange place, does not want to eat unfamiliar food, then, of course, trips should be postponed for a while, or go without a child. If you are confident in your decision, if you have tried to anticipate all possible difficulties and ways to overcome them, if you expect good things, but are ready for different things, then you will have a good rest - and your child too.

In the hotel for 9 days of stay, we met 4 or 5 families with children of the age of our Nikita, about a year old. The youngest child - and we, of course, approached and got acquainted - was 7 months old! And he felt great, and took great pleasure in the sun, the sea and the new environment. At the airport, we met completely fearless travelers with a baby about 3 or 4 months old, however, it was a German family - the Russians are still more wary of taking babies abroad.

Now a few tips, perhaps not original, but important and, I hope, useful.

When buying a tour, we tried to choose the option with night flights. Thanks to this, both children slept most of the way there and back. Yes, of course, in a strange place and in an unfamiliar environment, it is more difficult to put a child to sleep, but it is still possible. But if the children sleep on the road, the parents rest, if not physically, then psychologically for sure. If the child is not yet very confident in walking on his own and gets tired quickly, he will need a stroller, and to make it convenient for parents, you need to take a stroller-cane with you. The travel agency advised us not to carry extra cargo with us and to rent a stroller at the hotel. But we decided to take our own, and did not regret it. I didn’t have to carry my youngest son in my arms while waiting and going through all the necessary procedures at airports (and our baby is a heavyweight): he always had the opportunity to relax or sleep in a stroller, even before the planes we drove him (after all, it’s not possible to check in strollers in the luggage compartment necessary - a place is provided for them inside the aircraft).
At airports, don't neglect mother-and-child rooms if they are available. Yes, I myself was convinced that such rooms are poorly equipped: a few cribs, a playpen and rubber toys at best. But there is a clean toilet, a kitchen with a sink and an opportunity for the mother to wash and change the baby, take off his sandals for a while, let him play with unfamiliar toys, breastfeed without witnesses. In general, already a lot. To get a referral to this room, you need to have your child's insurance policy with you and undergo a small medical examination at the airport medical center.
When packing your suitcases, you must, of course, try to keep their number to a minimum. After all, you will need free hands to, at a minimum, hold children by the hands, and small ones in your arms (or carry them in a stroller). There are two tips here: 1) how can less clothes for himself - she will still have nowhere to "walk"; 2) a sufficient number of basic things for children - we had to change them 4-5 times a day (they get dirty at dinner, then during a walk, then on the beach, plus they sweat a lot).
Much attention should be paid to what you take with you. First, medicines are expensive abroad; secondly, some are called differently than in Russia; thirdly, not all pharmacists abroad (and not all Russian tourists) have a good command of English language to accurately describe the symptoms or remedy needed; fourthly, it is not easy to find a pharmacy everywhere. It is not difficult to make a list of necessary medicines - it is enough common sense. My advice: for children - antiseptics are required, for moms and dads - some kind of sedative. At first, on vacation, children very often fall - for me, in particular, a motherwort would be useful there, but I did not take it from home.
When choosing a hotel, try to make it suitable for families. Some hotels do not position themselves as family hotels, but they have children's infrastructure, and that's enough. Moreover, it makes life much easier for parents. Children's menu, a sufficient number of high chairs in the restaurant, mini-clubs with good animation, playgrounds, children's pools, slides in water parks. It is also important that the evening adult animation is not too loud, otherwise the children will have difficulty falling asleep and feel bad.
If the child is not yet eating adult food, then be sure to take him food in jars with you. Don't rely on buying food locally or it will be on the hotel menu. At a minimum, take food for the trip and for the first 2-3 days of your stay so that you can easily find it in local stores. We stayed in a very nice 5 star ultra all inclusive hotel but baby food It wasn't on the menu or even on sale. I had to look in the shops of the nearby city, and not everything was found in one place. But diapers are easier - they can be found in hotel stores. And not simple, but even for swimming. I advise you to buy international brands, the quality of which you are familiar with. Local diapers are, of course, cheaper, but we did not like their quality at all. By the way, many hotels announce on their pages and websites that they have a children's menu. I was shocked at what it really means. The children's menu according to the resort hotels is the most unhealthy food: french fries, hamburgers, pasta with fried sausages ... In general, this is the kind of food that you will NOT have to persuade your child to eat. Rather, you will have to pull him away from her.
A couple more travel notes. We vacationed in Turkey. I have never seen so many strangers sincerely smiling at babies; so many strangers trying to do their best to keep the baby from crying; so that it is so easy for children to give small gifts. In Egypt, in order to successfully bargain, a man needs to have a beautiful, young, preferably fair-skinned woman nearby. In Turkey, for a successful bargain, you need the presence of a cute little child. The Turks breathe especially unevenly towards the "year-olds".
I read and heard that the menu of a small child should initially consist of products that grow in the region of his birth. Therefore, in Russia, complementary foods begin with apples, pears, and with great care they introduce "exotics" - peaches, bananas. When buying canned food for our youngest son in stores, my husband and I were amazed at its composition: from 4 months - bananas, grapes, pears, grapefruit as a fruit puree; broccoli, peas, potatoes, tomatoes - as a vegetable! True, we were even more surprised by the son, to whom we were forced to give these purees a try: he devoured both cheeks, and no allergies! But here I don’t deduce any regularity - perhaps he simply does not have an allergy to these products.
Well, one last observation. On vacation, we learned to trust our children more. What was it expressed in? If the child asks for some unfamiliar food, you need to give it a try. Like it - let it eat a little, if you don't like it - it means it's too early. If you want to swim in an adult pool instead of a children's pool, then you need to be careful and in your presence, but allow it. If he refuses to eat, it means that he is simply not hungry, because the heat discourages his appetite. If he does not want to go to bed at the usual time, then you need to give him another half an hour, let him tune in, and then sleep more soundly. By trusting children, we were able to avoid conflicts, food allergies, acclimatization, colds - in general, we had a great rest!

The question of where to go to relax with a child at sea is asked by every second parent who is going to spend the summer outside the city and not in the village with grandparents. However, you need to know that not every country is suitable for families with children, especially when it comes to children under three years old. Usually at this age it is recommended to harden the child in the climate to which he is accustomed, since any sudden change in climate becomes a problem for the baby. Much of this has to do with acclimatization.

1. How and where to relax with a small child

3. Relax with a child is cheap

With a sharp change in climate, the child's body cannot quickly rebuild. As a result, the child needs almost two weeks to acclimatize in a new place. In the event that you come for only 7 days, your vacation can turn into sitting in a hotel room and treating snot and other delights of acclimatization in children.

The same thing will happen when you return home, the body will again be forced to acclimatize, in turn, this will cause another attack of the common cold. Therefore, you need to immediately determine the duration of your stay. A tour or a trip should be designed for at least 14-20 days, and if possible for two months. During this time, the child will acclimatize, and you will be able to enjoy a real vacation with him.

How and where to relax with a small child

I would like to point out right away that one year old baby rest is even easier than with an older child.

The peculiarity is that a one-year-old child does not walk yet, he can be comfortably arranged in a stroller and go on an excursion or send him to swim in the shade in an inflatable pool. Of course, you need to look after such a crumb, but still there is no such fear that he can climb somewhere and somehow harm himself. So, mom and dad need to take care of the stroller on the road. Of course, it is better to take a stroller-cane. Such a stroller can be taken both on the plane and on the train. It fits in almost any car and does not take up much space in the room.

Trips to countries where the humidity is high and the climate is very hot should be postponed until the child grows up. It is best to go to the Black or Mediterranean Sea. In this case, even the road will not seem so tedious. Most children sleep well on planes, however, remember that there is no separate seat for children under 2 years old, so you will need to hold it in your arms all the way. In this case, time plays a decisive factor.

To choose the month when you should go on vacation, you need to know the climatic features of the country you are going to.

June is the best time to visit Cyprus, Turkey. At the same time, it is better not to travel to Turkey with a small child in July or August, since these two months are one of the hottest.

From May to September you can have a good rest in Croatia. When booking a room, be sure to indicate that you will be with a small child. In this case, there will be a special bed in the room. Some countries provide special gifts for children. An example is Turkey, where children are very loved, and some hotels have a special children's kitchen.

Also, when wondering where to go to rest with a child at sea, it is worth considering the political situation in the country, it is undesirable to go on vacation with children to those countries where revolutions and wars take place. Even if you do not plan to rest in the capital, it is still better to refrain from traveling to such countries, no matter what discounts you may be tempted to.

So, let's go over the most popular countries for Russian tourists and the months that are most suitable for families with children.

Egypt: you can come with children all year round, but the most suitable months are October, November. Not too hot and the sea is warm for swimming.

Greece: from the end of May to October, it is better to refrain from traveling in the middle of summer due to the heat.

Turkey: with children it is better to come from April to June and from September to October, skipping the hottest summer months.

Spain: you can come from June to October.

Cyprus: April - June, September

Tunisia: Ideal months: May, June, September, October.

Bulgaria: June-September

Montenegro:from July to October

Croatia: May – September

These months are best suited for holidays with children at sea. It is also worth deciding on the resorts where you will go to rest. Most importantly, do not forget to mention what you eat with your child.

Relax with a child cheaply

So what can you save on? The first is the road. If you are not afraid of the distance, and you are traveling with a child under two years old, a separate seat is not purchased for him, both on the train and on the plane. In addition, if your return trip is planned after the child is two years old, some airlines allow you not to purchase a separate seat for the child in this case.

It is better to choose departure dates for weekdays, as a rule, the cost of a ticket on these days is much less than on weekends or on Friday evenings. Pay attention to the set of services that are included in the ticket price. Meals, luggage and other functions. You can refuse something or buy it directly at the airport, which will be much cheaper.

The next item is hotels. You can also save money on them. Today, the vast majority of hotels have their own websites where you can get acquainted with the services. It is not necessary to get out to the most “multi-star” one.

With small children it will be convenient to stay somewhere away from noisy streets, large squares. Moreover, if it is the outskirts of the city or a forested area, parking can be cheaper if you are traveling by car. Various apart-hotels are well suited for such a holiday, which give good discounts to families who come for a long time.

Be sure to check if there is a transfer from the hotel and back to the airport. Taxi drivers can charge big bucks for the three blocks to the hotel, and if your hotel is on the outskirts, sometimes such a train can cost the cost of an air ticket.

Another situation is when you plan your own vacation. In this case, you need to clarify in advance whether the system of travel tickets works in the country. The bottom line is that you can purchase such a single ticket and travel as much as you want and anywhere. When renting a car, it is better to use the services of a local rental company - this can save up to half the cost of the rental itself.

But the most important thing is health insurance. Do not spare a couple of thousand and insure all family members. Always take your insurance with you. The Russian Federation has very few international agreements on medical care and medicine outside of our country is very expensive. Therefore, it is better to purchase insurance, especially for children, in advance and take it everywhere with you.

All these tips will help you avoid trouble during your vacation, get the most out of it and return rested, tanned and in a good mood. Recreation with children of any age and not only in the village or in the country is fun and interesting. A child who explores the world will be interested in both the trip itself and the rest itself, because for him it is a change of scenery, an opportunity to learn something new that goes beyond his usual world. Do not deprive your child of learning something new and amazing!

Babies endure the road easier than older children. Since usually babies under 1 year old fall asleep quickly and soundly after feeding, but children over 3 years old begin to act up and need to be entertained. Take care of your child's leisure on the way and take toys, pencils and a sketchbook with you.

Many parents do not dare to go on a long trip with a baby, because they are afraid of exotic diseases and infections, changes in nutrition and daily routine, which can be poorly tolerated by a fragile children's body. Therefore, to the question: “Where to go on vacation in the summer with a one-year-old child?” - parents often answer: to the village! The perfect balance of comfort, truly natural and wholesome food, nature, fresh air and low cost. It's great if a grandmother or other relatives live in a picturesque village. In this case, the baby will be 100% surrounded by attention and care, and you will be able to briefly plunge into childhood and remember your summer trips. Learn a lot in one interesting stories about ancestors, and perhaps this will push you to further search for your roots and create a genealogical book, in which the Russian House of Genealogy will help you.

Older children - from a year to 4 years old are more prepared for trips to hot countries or resorts in Russia. Excellent options: Anapa, Gelendzhik, the villages of Loo and Lazarevskoye. From foreign countries, the most suitable are: Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Tunisia and Bulgaria. Do not forget that the baby is already moving independently. Find out in advance if the resort will have a sandy or pebble beach. Check if there is a children's menu and an equipped recreation area for the whole family in the hotel. You should enjoy your family vacation, and not worry about the well-being and comfort of the baby. To do this, all the details of the trip need to be thought out in advance.

If you want to spend time relaxing shopping or sightseeing, ask if the hotel has a professional Russian-speaking nanny who can babysit. Such services are often available in Turkish and Greek resorts.

Children from 5 to 10 years old will enjoy all kinds of attractions and other recreational activities, which are rich in the resorts of Italy, France and Spain. Animators on the beach and in the hotel can make your child's vacation unforgettable.

Adult children want to feel independent, so do not be discouraged that yesterday's baby will seek to relax alone or with friends. Today there are resorts where teenagers spend their holidays in youth camps with senior mentors. At the same time, no one forbids you to visit your child at a convenient time for both. Similar options can be found in Croatia and Greece.

A calm, comfortable and safe vacation with all the benefits of civilization and pristine nature can be spent in Norway and Finland. The warm sea and exotic fruits are not worth looking for here, but the impression of the local nature and the most interesting sights can become much more vivid and memorable for your whole family.

Where you can fly or go on vacation with a child: the best ideas for entertainment with children from July to August

We have analyzed the features of a vacation with kids different ages, now we offer to dwell in more detail on several directions of travel and individual countries.

Domestic resorts: where you can go with your child to relax

Russian resorts attract many family tourists due to the low cost of accommodation and travel to their destination, as well as pleasant memories from their parents' own childhood. We propose to consider two areas of recreation in Russia: beach and sightseeing.

Where to go on vacation with a child: beaches on the Black Sea

Take health courses, swim in the sea, sunbathe and visit the water park and dolphinarium - all this can be done without going abroad.

Russians can choose the best place for their vacation from a huge number of large resort towns on the Black Sea and modest seaside villages.

Go "savages" and organize your trip on your own, trust a travel agency or buy a last-minute tour through an operator: the choice is yours. And we will only tell you more about the most popular destinations.

Anapa

Great solution for family travel. Fresh sea air, warm shallow sea and clean beaches are the main advantages of this resort. There is a huge selection of hotels and offers from local residents. If you choose the second option, be prepared to walk some distance to the beach.

Sochi

The famous resort after the 2014 Olympics has acquired a better infrastructure and new bright hotels, as well as expanded the possible list of entertainment. However, accommodation prices have also skyrocketed. Be prepared for busy beaches during high season. However, if you are not afraid of the price of the issue, do not forget to please yourself and your child with a visit to the Riviera Park, the famous Arboretum and the local analogue of Disney Land - Sochi Park.

Loo

The health resort beloved by many of our compatriots is located not far from Sochi. It is easier to find a free place on the beach here, and the prices for entertainment and accommodation will be lower than in the capital of Olypiada. Many family tourists choose Loo as a summer travel destination, so your little one will definitely be able to find friends and will not be left without digging either in the high season or closer to September.

Where to go on vacation with children: sightseeing tours for everyone

St. Petersburg

If your children have never been to the city on the Neva, then a summer vacation can be an ideal opportunity to visit the northern capital and see the famous parks, palaces, museums and fountains with your own eyes. Tours to St. Petersburg are especially popular during the white nights in early summer. Boat excursions, the famous ensembles of Peterhof, the majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral, countless places where the events of the works of Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Goncharov, Nekrasov, Blok and Kharms unfolded, as well as the indescribable atmosphere of St. Petersburg, the charm of which is difficult not to succumb. All this will leave vivid impressions in your soul.

Caucasus

Unique nature, transparent deep lakes, proud mountain peaks, ancient traditions of local peoples and their incredible hospitality, hearty and delicious cuisine, Lermontov places in Pyatigorsk and extreme jeeping, as well as great amount health resorts where the whole family can improve their health - all this makes the Caucasus a great place to spend time with children.

Family holidays in visa-free countries: places where it is better to go on vacation with a child

Spending a vacation with your beloved baby and at the same time enjoying the beauties of the local region - today it does not require either high costs or long searches. Turkey, Cyprus, Montenegro, Egypt and Abkhazia are ready to accept Russians without a visa, so even in the middle of summer you can get a profitable "last minute" tour.

Cyprus and Montenegro

Famous for their pristine beaches, most of which are recognized by UNESCO for their exceptional quality of cleanliness and safety. The Mediterranean Sea will please with its transparent blueness, kids will be happy to splash on the sandy shore, and older children will be able to go diving with experienced instructors. Food in Montenegro is very similar to Russian children's cuisine, and Serbian dairy products are valued all over the world.

Turkey and Egypt

It has long established itself as a great place for family holidays. The all inclusive system allows you not to puzzle over what to feed the children. A special children's menu, bright animators, mini-pools and playgrounds on the territory of the hotel - all this helps parents not to suffer from the question: "Where can I go to relax with my child"? The services of professional Russian-speaking nannies will help adults to go on tiring excursions and trips for the baby.

Abkhazia

Clear sea, amazing Lake Ritsa, delicious fresh fruits and the hospitality of the locals, inexpensive transportation to the destination make this country a great place for a family vacation. The water park in Gagra and the Pitsunda relic park, which is safe for allergy sufferers, developed infrastructure, a large number of cafes where waiters can offer a children's menu, allow Abkhazia to occupy a worthy place among Russian summer travel destinations. However, high service and a huge amount of children's entertainment should not be expected here.

The whole family abroad: countries where you can go to relax with both a small child and a teenager

If you are not afraid of obtaining a visa and an expensive flight, a large number of tourism destinations are open for you in Europe and Scandinavia.

Traditional beaches and warm sea

Bulgaria

Warm sand, beautiful nature, acceptable prices and the all inclusive system in many hotels in Sunny Beach, Albena and Ravda will delight those who like to enjoy a leisurely vacation by the sea. A well-developed infrastructure with water parks, dolphinariums, Ferris wheels and attractions will not let your children get bored.

Croatia

The azure sea, beaches with golden sand and comfortable entry into the water, a short flight, amazing nature, hotels adapted for family travelers (the ability to quickly call a doctor for a child, a children's menu, mini-pools, professional animators, playgrounds), affordable prices make Croatia one of the favorites for families with children. The main resorts are Istria, Porechie and Dalmatia.

Greece

The amazing beauty of the local nature, ancient architecture, covered with myths about legendary heroes and wise gods, cuisine that will not leave indifferent any gourmet, clear Aegean Sea and Russian-speaking staff at the hotel, bright children's entertainment programs on the beach and on the territory of the hotel, budget prices for tours, water parks, amusement parks and dolphinariums, as well as a rich excursion program put Greece in one of the leading positions among foreign resorts. And the fact that children under 12-14 have fun for free allows parents to answer the question: “Where to go on vacation in July with a child?” answer - Greece!

Spain

The golden coast of the Costa Brava and the Costa Darada are perfect for parents with babies up to 3 years old. The mild climate, friendly locals, comfortable beaches and sidewalks, where you can go for an evening walk even with a stroller, as well as babysitting services at the hotel will help young parents spend a relaxing holiday on the azure coast with comfort and convenience. And for parents of schoolchildren, it is better to pay attention to a place called Salou, where the famous PortAventura amusement park is located, but the prices bite here. For more affordable housing, head to La Pineda and Cambrils, which are located nearby. Holidays in these resorts not only cost less, but also more in line with the concept of "family", because Salou is a very noisy and vibrant city, which is suitable for tourists with older children.

Where to go to relax in the summer with a one-year-old child: ideas for a vacation with a baby

In Russia, it is widely believed that babies under one year old should not be taken with them on long journeys. Mothers with babies today can be seen on the beaches of Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus and many other resorts. Everyone knows how difficult it is with a baby: sleepless nights, colic and the first teeth haunt neither the child nor the parents. Therefore, it is so important not only to decide where to go on vacation with a small baby but also build the program so that the summer is not spoiled.

Resorts that are most suitable for a trip with a baby

Krasnodar Territory, Crimea- minimal difficulties with acclimatization, familiar cuisine and the opportunity to choose a cozy beach with an awning.

Spain, Cyprus and Turkey- mild climate, high level of service, clean sandy beaches and fast flights.

Israel- the famous Dead Sea and many places where all family members can improve their health.

What you need to pay attention to:

The hotel should be located in a fairly quiet place, where there are no noisy parties and bars.

Possibility to prepare food for the child independently.

Availability pediatrician in hotel.

The beach is within walking distance with a gradual sea slope.

Pharmacies, playgrounds and shops.

Please note that the most favorable months for traveling with a small child are May-June and August-September. And because of the peculiarities of the baby's acclimatization to new conditions, it is better to go for 3 weeks so that the body has time not only to get used to the unfamiliar climate, but also to gain strength.

Summer holidays with a child these days are no longer tantamount to a headache from worrying about the baby and the eternal search for suitable food and entertainment options. Modern hotels are equipped with everything necessary for a holiday to bring pleasure to all family members and leave only positive impressions of staying at a domestic or foreign resort.

Summer is coming and many young moms are already trying to plan a family vacation. After a long winter, daily household chores, round-the-clock baby care and constant sleep deprivation, a new mommy needs a full-fledged vacation. How to spend the summer and where to go with a one-year-old child? And what should you pay special attention to when choosing a vacation spot with children? Read about it in this article.

Going on vacation with a one-year-old toddler is a very responsible matter, for which you should prepare well. And if some mothers, who are more active and energetic by nature, are not afraid of such a prospect, then the second category of women prefer to postpone all kinds of trips until the child is three years old.

Yes, of course, there are difficulties in resting with such a crumb, but this will not be a problem if everything is well thought out and organized.

The first thing to consider is the safety of the child.

When choosing a vacation spot, try to choose an area that is located in the same latitudes or at least has a similar, familiar climate. Needless to say, many adults react to a sudden change in climate, but imagine what it's like for a baby.
Be sure to check with your doctor if your baby has any medical conditions. Take an interest in his opinion on the appropriateness of the chosen place of rest, ask for recommendations that may be useful to you.
Don't overdo your tan. The sun's rays are quite poisonous at certain times of the day. Dermatologists consider the morning and evening hours to be the best time for sunbathing without harm to the skin. Sunbathing should begin with no more than 5 minutes, gradually increasing the time to 20-30 minutes daily. Be sure to purchase a special tanning spray with panthenol, which can be used for children from a year old. Special attention pay attention to the headdress, it must be mandatory.
Wash fruits and vegetables well before offering them to your child. It is better to rinse them with boiled or bottled water after washing. In no case do not give raw, unboiled water!
Observe hygiene: after the street or going to the toilet, as well as before eating, be sure to wash your baby’s hands well in the heat, microbes are especially active and can manifest themselves as an intestinal infection.
Do not leave your child unattended! Wherever you are, always be close to the baby and do not leave him unattended, sometimes negligence is very costly.

These tips are simple, but following them will help you avoid trouble and make your vacation comfortable.

Where to go on vacation with a child of 1 year or 1.5 years?

When choosing a holiday destination, most families are guided by their financial capabilities and personal preferences: for some, the main thing is to visit the sea coast, for others, go to their parents or other close relatives living in the village.

Holidays in the countryside

Positive aspects: meeting with relatives; the help of relatives with the baby, you can relax for a while if the mother or mother-in-law takes care of her grandson for a while; nature, Fresh air; free swimming; minimum costs
Negative points: possible absence amenities such as washing machine(in many villages, unfortunately, the problem of drainage is still poorly resolved), the usual bath and regular water supply; walking in nature, you should be careful there is a chance to "pick up" ticks.

If you have chosen a seaside vacation

The positive aspects are as follows: sea air helps to strengthen the immune system; being at sea stimulates the development of the child; the opportunity to take a break from cooking (if you are going to a recreation center and your tour includes meals); change of scenery, moral rest.
As for the shortcomings, they can be as follows: unfortunately, a child can get sick at sea, which will overshadow the rest; inability to relax, the baby will have to be constantly monitored; if you decide to relax as a "savage", you will have to cook here too; sometimes quite significant financial expenses.

As you can see, each option has its pros and cons, and it's up to you to decide which vacation spot to prefer. But remember, the safety and comfort of the baby should be above all.

Vacation by the sea: popular resorts for families with children

Choosing a vacation spot where you plan to spend your vacation this summer is a responsible task. If earlier you could only focus on your own interests, now the most important thing is the comfort and safety of your crumbs. When choosing a resort, we advise you to prioritize a short flight and the similarity of climatic conditions. The price of the ticket is also important, but here each family is guided by its financial resources.

Here are some options for where you can relax this summer:

without leaving the country

If you are going to spend your holidays in Russia, pay attention to the Crimean resorts. The advantages of resting in the Crimea are mild climate, warm sea, budget prices and Russian speech.

Of course, there are also disadvantages, among them is a small number of quality hotels, underdeveloped infrastructure of areas for vacationers. Often the sea on city beaches is dirty.

Bulgaria

One of the leading positions among foreign resorts is occupied by Bulgaria. Prices for holidays in this country are quite affordable when compared with prices in Russian resorts. However, in comparison with domestic recreation centers and the services provided, Bulgaria wins significantly.

If you stay in a 4 or 5 star hotel, you will hardly find anything to complain about. If you choose a cheaper hotel, be careful with food, unfortunately, there are not too high-quality menus. Alternatively, you can rent an apartment and cook on your own, food prices in this country are quite democratic.

Holidays in the Baltic States

Would you like to visit Latvia or Lithuania? Be prepared for a temperate climate and cool seas. The maximum temperature that the Baltic Sea reaches in summer is no more than 23 degrees. The pricing policy is not cheap, but the service is always on top. The best option would be to rent a hotel room and cook your own meals, this will significantly reduce costs if there is not so much money.

Greece and Italy

When investments in the family budget allow you to significantly expand the choice of countries where to spend your summer holidays, pay attention to Greece or Italy. These European countries have a wide range of resorts, hotels and high-level service. There are even areas for families with children: with a well-developed children's infrastructure, sandy beaches and warm sea water. However, the cost of living and recreation will cost an order of magnitude more expensive.

Montenegro

Also one of the worthy options for recreation. The flight will take no more than 3 hours, which is a significant advantage when with you one year old baby. It has a mild climate, warm sea, European cuisine. In this country, it is calm and cozy - just what you need for a holiday with children. However, it is worth noting that the choice of resorts is small, and most of the beaches are small pebbles.

Turkey

In recent years, holidays in Turkey have been quite popular among Russians, but in the light of recent events, this country cannot be considered safe, and it is better not to go there with a child.

What do you need to take with you?

Packing suitcases is an exciting task, and when it comes to things, it is also very responsible. What you need to take with you so that you don’t grab your head later, so here is the list:

Clothing: T-shirts, panties 4-5 sets; shorts in the amount of 3-4 pieces; a pair of panamas; 2 pairs of tights; 1-2 sweatshirts; slates or sandals; 1-2 packs of diapers. Do not forget about warm clothes, even if you go to hot countries.
First aid kit: antipyretic drugs (paracetamol or ibuprofen); drugs for intestinal disorders (activated charcoal, enterofuril, smecta); antihistamines (fenestil, loratodin); antiviral drugs; throat sprays (ingalipt, chlorophyllipt); antitussives.
Baby food:

milk mixtures;
jar puree (meat, fruit, vegetable);
drinking water;
baby juices;
biscuit.

Grab these items for one week if you don't already know where baby stores are located. Then you will navigate and be able to buy these products.

In addition, be sure to take your baby's favorite toys and a comfortable summer stroller.

Let your vacation with a child of 1 year old be unforgettable and comfortable

The first trip to the sea with a young child is an important event for a family. A few years ago it was believed that only children over 3 years old could go on such a trip, but today the views on this issue have changed - a huge number of worthy resorts have appeared for the removal of the smallest tourists. Today, almost every one of them provides good medical care and satisfactory living conditions, because the condition of the child depends more on the preparation of the parents. Consider what needs to be done to have a good rest with a baby up to a year old and how to prepare for the trip.

At what age and where can I go

The main question that worries parents is whether it is possible to go to the sea with a one-year-old child. In this case, everything depends on the health of the baby, the frequency of the child's trips to the country or to visit, the possibility of adapting to new conditions.

So, if we are talking about a child who was extremely rarely taken out of the house, in particular, in the first year of his life he always remained in his city and rarely left the district, it is worth refusing to go to the sea in the first year. For the baby, this will be a huge stress that can harm health.

In order to find out whether it is possible to go to the sea with a one-year-old child, you should:

Visit the local pediatrician and conduct a full examination, find out if the body can adapt to new conditions and which climatic zones are best for it;
Pay attention to the activity of the baby during the walk, openness to the outside world - if he perceives everything easily, the trip can take place;
Take the child out of town. The result of this trip will be a test for the adaptation of the baby in a new environment.

Contraindications to rest in warm regions should be considered:

Acute infectious diseases;
Low immunity;
Poor adaptation to new conditions;
Anxiety with a change of scenery (on the sea it will only intensify).

There are no other factors limiting the opportunity to relax with a one-year-old child. If there are no contraindications to sea recreation, you can go to preparatory stage: planning a trip, choosing a resort, as well as collecting the necessary things.

Among the resorts suitable for families with children, it should be noted:

Croatia;
Montenegro;
Bulgaria
Turkey.

These countries have a moderately hot climate, no exotic food and a lot of family-friendly hotels. In addition, they are relatively close, which means that the child will more easily endure a bus trip or flight.

The Black Sea coast should be noted as domestic resorts for relaxing with a child on the sea, however, you need to go not to rented apartments in large cities - you will have problems with the beach and food, but to small boarding houses or villages. The quality of a family vacation is higher there: clean sand, homemade products, attentive medical staff - all this will be with you throughout the trip.

When choosing a hotel, specify from what age children are accommodated there. Some sanatoriums and rest houses refuse couples with children under 3 years old.

If it is possible to choose the dates of the holiday, it is better to stay at the end of August-September. Peak season: July is a very hot time. It is not suitable for a vacation with one-year-old children.

Having resolved the issue of choosing a resort, you can proceed to the collection of things. Remember, providing for a one-year-old child at sea is not such an easy task as it might seem at first glance.

What to bring?

A trip with a child to the sea is an event that requires lengthy preparation. A young mother will have to take a lot of things with her, without which rest, even in a well-equipped sanatorium, will be uncomfortable. So, you should have:

A set of non-spillable dishes;
Food that does not spoil (crackers, dryers, mixtures);
Personal appliances for feeding a child in a sanatorium;
A set of toys;
Coloring pages;
Personal hygiene products, including silt, diapers, soap, etc.;
Drinking water;
Two basic wardrobe changes;
As many napkins as possible;
Sleeves or inflatable circle.

It is not necessary to take all of the above items with you. in large numbers- most products can be bought on the spot, but the basic set and the baby's favorite things should be in it.

If the child still walks a little, you need to take a light stroller-cane - it will save you during numerous walks.

Separately, it is worth talking about the duration of the child's stay at sea. The fact is that at a tender age, the body needs more time than an adult. A month is the minimum period for a one-year-old child. 2-3 weeks of vacation at the resort will become stressful for him and undermine his immunity. But 3-4 months at sea will be an ideal option - the baby will acclimatize, have time to gain vitamins and will more easily endure returning home.