An annual family vacation has become a necessity in today’s monotonous life. That’s because most of us spend too much time in office and even bring work to our homes that we hardly give enough time to our family. Going on a vacation with your family will not only help you spend some quality time with loved ones but also help you relax, de-stress, and recharge your batteries. For a fun-filled and stress-free vacation, make sure you plan and make your bookings in advance. Family tour packages are your best bet for they take care of all your travel needs so that you can relax and enjoy your holidays. Besides holiday planning, there’s another thing that needs your attention, packing for children. Traveling with children requires you to prepare on a different level. You need to carry extra supplies to make sure they enjoy the tour and stay safe. The blog post highlights five children essentials that you must not forget to carry on the tour.

1. Extra Clothing

You would normally pack a clothing for each person per day. For children, though, you must keep some extra pairs as they tend to spoil their clothes while playing, eating, or fooling around. Going without extra clothing will increase your expense, as you may have to buy new clothes for children. Also, make sure you pack according to the climate of the holiday destination. If you are going to a moderately cold place, keep an extra jacket or sweater for children as they are more immune to diseases. The Same theory applies to footwear. Pack a pair or two extra for an emergency situation.

2. Packaged Food

Children have high energy levels and constantly demand something to munch. Carrying packaged noodles or beverages is better than buying something from a random roadside or railway store to satiate your child’s hunger. Some railways and airlines also offer in-train and in-flight food service. If travelling with a baby or toddler, carry enough baby food and breast milk as you won’t get them everywhere.

3. Cosmetics

Make sure you pack children cosmetics such as sunscreen, nose drops, hair oil, body lotion, and disinfecting hand gel. Their skin is sensitive and not every product will suit them, which is why it is better you carry trusted products than buying them from the local drugstore at the vacation spot. Also, you may never know when you require them, in the middle of the night when no drugstore would be open.

4. First-Aid and Specific Medicines

Another essential item to carry when travelling with children is first-aid. Be sure it includes bandages, pain reliever, and other supplies to treat minor injuries and flu. Also, if your child is receiving treatment for a condition, be sure to keep the medicines.

5. Modes of Entertainment

Carrying your child's favourite toys and books on a vacation can be a big advantage. They can patiently spend hours playing with their toys or drawing and reading their favourite books . Adolescents these days are more inclined to mobile phones and other gadgets. Be sure of keeping a portable charger, in case your child decides to drain your phone’s battery while playing a game or watching videos on YouTube.

Pack Your Bags

Packing for a vacation with children requires you to pay extra attention and pack a little more. If there’s a baggage limit to meet, you may skip packing a few of your apparels or footwear, but do not risk any item related to your kid. Booking a family tour package relieve you off the stress of booking flights and accommodation separately and arranging for airport transfers. It, therefore, allows you to focus on other important things such as packing and activities you want to perform. Leading tour companies in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and other prominent cities are offering budgeted family tour packages to India and overseas destinations, making sure you have a fun-filled holiday without burdening your finances.

Author's Bio: 

"Pooja is a tour & travel operator with extensive experience in preparing and managing domestic/International itineraries. She works meticulously on the intricate aspects of travel operations including budgeting & accounting, travel consulting & reservations, logistical planning, and customer relationship management. At the micro level, Pooja carries out research based on client requirements, coordinates with tour operators & travel agencies, assists individual and group travelers with their travel plans, provides price estimates, keeps a check on weather conditions, devise backup strategies for contingencies, and educates clients to ensure seamless travel experience.Other than work, Pooja pursues her passion for writing through blogging where she shares her travel experiences. In addition, she offers useful tips to nomads on competitive comparison, best places to visit by highlighting their historical/cultural significance, how to do budgeting, and choosing ideal holiday packages . Pooja is also a linguist, and fond of learning new languages. Besides Hindi, she can fluently speak and write Spanish and French. She also participates in regular enrichment sessions organized by various leading operators and contributes to panel discussions. "