Ski holidays with children advice

At least with a ski holiday, there will be plenty to keep them occupied throughout the day, but it's important not to forget about finding things for them to do the rest of the time. As they say, the devil makes work for idle hands!

Basic checklist - A few favourite foodstuffs from home can get you out of a number of tricky tantrum situations while abroad. A creative child is a quiet child, so take plenty of art materials, although nothing too messy! A pack of cards won't take up any room in your luggage, and has the potential to keep a whole brood of children quiet for hours at a time. Bring some warm indoor footwear, as the floors in ski resorts are rarely carpeted or underfloor heated. Finally, don't forget those teddies and comfort blankets, or you could have a lot of hysterical crying on your hands!

Very young children and babies - Your baby holiday planning will really depend on how you feed your baby. 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.

Childcare - 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. Taking a list with you detailing your children's daily routine - sleeping hours, eating habits etc, to pass on to any childminder or nursery nurse who will be looking after you little ones is always helpful.

Clothes - All children need to be wrapped up warm on the slopes, even if they're not skiing. 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 - Besides ensuring that your children are nice and warm and waterproof, there are a few other things that you can do to keep them safe while skiing. Your children will need good quality ski helmets too, to protect them if they fall. Your children will be able to ski more safely if they are taught to ski properly. All resorts offer ski lessons to all levels of skier, children especially, so enrol them when you book your trip and they'll learn to ski confidently under the protective eye of trained professionals.

Insurance should be a serious consideration or your trip. Accidents can happen so you want to be prepared, and travel insurance will ensure that any medical treatment that you or your children may require will be paid for.

Holidaying with your children can be stressful at the best of times so it pays to be as prepared as possible befor you leave.

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