Ski Holidays With Children

By planning out your ski holiday preparations well in advance you’ll be able to relax a lot more when your trip finally rolls around.

Don’t forget! – Some favourite foods, snacks and treats for hungry tums – Your children’s favourite toys and comforters – Some colouring pens, pencils or crayons for drawing, scribbling and writing to help keep them entertained whilst travelling – Portable travel games to play while travelling and to play at your destination if the weather forces you indoors – Favourite books, CDs or DVDs that are guaranteed to raise a smile – Slippers or slipper socks, as many people forget that most ski resorts have stone or wooden floors, so your feet will thank you for remembering cosy footwear.

Travelling with your baby – The way in which you feed your baby will determine what you need to remember for your holiday preparations. If you are using formula milk then it’s advisable that you take enough of a supply with you to last the whole trip as you may not be able to find formula at your destination. If you’re breast-feeding, you may be thinkning about having to change your normal feeding plan to fit into your holiday schedule. If you are, then you should introduce your new feeding schedule to your baby well before your trip so that they have time to get used to it. When you arrive, you don’t want to be short of nappies, and the area you’re staying in may not have the particular size or fit of nappies that your baby wears, so try to pack as many as you need.

Nursery care – If you are travelling with particularly young children, then you may want to find out about crèches and childcare facilities in and around the resort. When seeking out crèches and nurseries, do your research – perhaps friends or relatives have some recommendations. If your child takes any medication then clear details of this should be given to whichever childcare facility you choose. Be aware that some nurseries and crèches will not administer any kind of medicine, so it is best to check these things before making any arrangements.

Clothing – Warm and waterproof clothing is a necessity, including hats, jackets, gloves, warm boots and scarves. All-in-one ski outfits are a great idea for children, and adults too, as they are nice and warm and great at keeping out snow, muck and moisture. Remember that several thin layers work better at insulating the body’s heat than one big thick layer – this makes packing a lot easier too.

Health and safety – The most important thing you can do for your children on your skiing holiday is to keep them warmly dressed and dry. Your children will need good quality ski helmets too, to protect them if they fall. A great way to improve your children’s safety is to enrol them in ski classes, either before your trip or at your resort. Here they’ll learn to ski safely and in a protective environment.

For a skiing trip, travel insurance is an essential. The increased risk of injuries means that you want to be covered for as much healthcare as possible should you need it. And family skiing holidays can be very expensive, so in the event of any cancellations you want to make sure that you will be refunded.

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