Questions
Travellers' questions
Before their first trip with a toddler, parents ask similar questions: what to take, how to get through the journey, what to feed the child and how to get them to sleep in a new place. We have gathered short answers and grouped them into three topics.
The honest answer to almost any question about travelling with a child starts with "it depends on your little one".
How this section works: a question is included if parents of young children ask it often and it can be answered without medical advice or retelling carriers' rules.
Packing
How much should I pack for my child?
Less than you think. Clothes for a few days plus a spare change, favourite sleep things, water and snacks for the journey. Almost everything else can be bought when you get there.
Should I take a pushchair?
For a child under three, probably yes: a pushchair is handy for daytime naps and for carrying things. A light folding model is easier on public transport. Check the carrier's rules for taking a pushchair.
What should go in the hand luggage?
Documents, water, snacks, a change of clothes for the child and an adult, wipes, bags and one or two toys. Everything you can't do without on the way should be within reach.
Do I need a first-aid kit?
Yes, but discuss what goes in it, and any vaccinations before the trip, with your paediatrician. The magazine does not give medical advice.
The journey
How do I choose when to set off?
Fit it around your child's sleep. Many toddlers fall asleep easily on the move, so leaving just before the daytime nap or in the evening can make the journey calmer.
Is a car seat compulsory?
Yes. Under section 22.9 of the Russian Road Traffic Regulations, children under seven may travel in a car only in child restraints that match their weight and height. The same section prohibits leaving such a child in a car without an adult.
What are the rules for children on trains and planes?
They are set by the carrier: documents, a separate seat, taking a pushchair and car seat. Check everything before buying tickets, as the rules vary and change.
How can I keep my child busy on the way?
Books, stickers, crayons, small toys your little one hasn't seen for a while and simple word games. Offer activities one at a time and alternate them with snacks and sleep.
On the spot
My child sleeps badly in a new place. What should I do?
Bring from home whatever they fall asleep with: a blanket, a toy, a night light. Keep the usual bedtime ritual and allow a couple of days to settle in.
How should I feed my child on a trip?
Rely on familiar food and offer new things a little at a time. Accommodation with a kitchen makes this much easier.
What should I do if my toddler gets lost?
Agree in advance: the child stays where they are and asks a member of staff or an adult with children for help. The parents go straight to security and the venue's staff.
How can parents get some rest?
By taking turns. Share the time, use nap hours for yourselves and don't overload the plan. Tired adults are not the best travelling companions for a toddler.
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Coming soon from the editors
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- Handling time zones and jet lag with young children
Editorial rules
- Articles in this catalogue are written separately for each language version and are not translations.
- Some articles link to third-party websites, including gaming services; we do not control their content, prices or terms.
- We do not publish advertising for tours, hotels or children's products, rankings, prices or reviews.
Related sections
- Packing
A step-by-step plan for a trip with a toddler: goal and pace, the journey, accommodation, daily routine, packing and a checklist.
- Transport
Car, train, plane and bus with a child, child car seats under the traffic rules and what to take for the journey.
- On the spot
Routine, breaks, food, a plan in case your child gets lost and rest for parents in a new place.
Sources
- Russian Road Traffic Regulations, section 22.9
- Carriers' rules (in general terms)
- Paediatricians' advice for travelling families (in general terms)
Information is correct as of the date of preparation. Carriers' rules and requirements for travelling with children may change, so check with your carrier and official sources before each trip.