A Worm in the Toilet – A Travel Dilemma All kids of crazy thing can (and might) happen when you travel as a family. Finding a worm in the toilet was not on my things to be especially concerned about list. I usually feel I’m pretty tough but this was a 8/10 yuckiness level. Like …
First Aid Kit for Travelers A first aid kit is an essential part of packing for any amount of travelling – even if you’re just going on a small hike up the road. Generally these don’t take up much space. If you have a small bag (preferably waterproof) then feel free to make your own …
How to treat a Sunburn How to keep your family from getting sunburned and what to do if it happens anyway. These are my best tips and tricks for how to prevent and treat a sunburn. I’ve been a family practice PA (physician assistant) for over 10 years and I’ve seen some pretty bad sun …
Getting through the airport and figuring out how to manage car seats and booster seats while traveling can be tricky (as an understatement). Car seats are bulky, can be difficult to install, and can get lost or broken. However, we all want to keep our children safe and the most likely place they are to …
Family Travel and Mosquitoes Illnesses Most people would be more than a little nervous being stuck in the same room as a tiger, shark or poisonous snake but only a little bothered by the little winged blood sucker we call a mosquito. It may surprise you that the title of the deadliest animal in the …
Jet lag with Kids Tips for dealing with and treating jet lag in kids (and adults too). Travel is most of the time, wonderful. Flying on planes can be cool (for short flights) but can also be very exhausting. It’s not easy getting a family of five packed, to the airport, through security, on the …
Consider checking in with your primary care provider (or a travel clinic) 2 months prior to and may be even 2 weeks prior to travel. The 2 month visit is the best time to get updated on vaccines. If you are going to a more exotic location then you may want to schedule this visit …
Altitude Sickness and Family Travel If you are travelling to a high altitude area you and your little ones could be at risk for altitude sickness. This is more common when over 8000 feet but may happen at lower elevations as well. Mild symptoms feel similar to a hangover – grumpiness, headache, insomnia, muscle aches, …
It’s a good idea to look up safety concerns while you are putting together your itinerary. If you choose a location that is not within your level of acceptable risk then go ahead and mark it off now. I recommend looking up illnesses (like Malaria or Zika), animal threats (if you don’t like snakes, Costa …
