Keeping your child safe when travelling abroad
Travelling with your family is your opportunity to teach your child about the world and its beauty. It's a chance for children to experience flying, as well as other countries and cultures. It is also a brilliant means of teaching children another language, foreign currencies and different etiquettes.
However, while travelling can be an incredible experience, there are dangers to watch out for. If you are about to go on your own family adventure, here's how families can keep their children safe when on holiday.
Top tips on how to keep your child safe on holiday
Safety when travelling abroad will always be at the forefront of every parent's mind. From how safe a destination is to how to mitigate and minimise local dangers when you are on the ground. There are ways to reduce risks or at least protect yourself:
- Get travel insurance for everyone
- Ask your doctor whether there are any vaccinations you need
- Have a small first-aid kit on hand
- Bring sunscreen and hats with you
- Have water with you wherever you go
- Tell people where you are travelling to
- Ensure you have data so that you don't get lost
- Go to family-friendly locations
Travel insurance for children
Travel insurance for childrenTravel insurance for children and families can help you get a great deal with comprehensive coverage. It is definitely something to consider, to ensure your family are covered for healthcare, plane cancellations, and even stolen property.
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If you'd like some more tips and advice on travelling with the kids or inspiration for the next family holiday, check out our other pages below:
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- Child travelling alone
- Top tips on flying with your children
- Flying with a toddler
- Tips for boating with babies and toddlers
- Travelling by train with your children
- Travelling with a child who has chickenpox
- Getting through the airport with your child
- Top childrens' holiday activities
- Keeping the kids occupied on car journeys
- How to deal with a jet-lagged child
- Can a child travel alone on a ferry?
- What destintions should I avoid with my baby?
- Travelling with children with different surnames
- Can children travel alone in a taxi?
- Flying with a baby
- Can children travel alone on a train?
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