Where to relax with a child at sea: the rules for choosing a place

If in most cities summer has already come to an end, summer nights have become longer and colder, and schoolchildren every morning rush to lessons with new schoolbags, that is, places where the most pleasant for locals and most tourists "velvet seasons" no longer such a scorching, roasting sun. Therefore, do not be discouraged if your vacation fell on a rainy autumn - even with little ones, your vacation at the sea can become interesting and unforgettable. Only in this case you will have to take care not only of your interests, but also of the desires and comfort of your little family member. However, you can easily cope with this by reading our article to the end.

Black Sea

The most famous and popular children's resort on the Black Sea coast is Anapa. There is a mild climate, comfortable for children, sandy beaches with long shallow waters where you can play with new friends all day long, and a well-developed infrastructure: you will not only be able to keep your child busy for a long time, but also have fun yourself.

In addition, it is in Anapa that the largest children's medical and health resorts are located in Russia, because even the air here is very useful for health.

Azov sea

On the territory of Russia, you can spend a vacation not only on the Black Sea coast, but also on a part of the Azov: Taman Peninsula, Yeisk, etc. For a calm and quiet rest, it is best to opt for one of the many villages of the Taman Peninsula. If you prefer an active holiday and are sure that your baby is already old enough not to get tired of countless entertainments, then go straight to the southern port city of Yeisk in the north-west of Krasnodar Territory.

The sea here is quite shallow, the air is healing, and Yeisk is famous throughout Russia for its therapeutic mud pools. By the way, that is why, be prepared not to see the clean, transparent sea here: the water here is a little muddy due to the admixture of natural healing mud. But there are never storms in Yeisk, the sea here is almost always warm and calm, which is ideal for a joint holiday with a little fidget.

Caspian Sea

Perhaps, in Russia there is no quieter place to relax than the coast of the Caspian Sea on the border between Europe and Asia, which, of course, also cannot but bring its own flavor. Feel real relaxation alone with nature, merge with it into a single whole, hunt waterfowl, fish and even go kayaking - all this will help you make your family vacation unforgettable. Of course, a child in adolescence will be more interested in such a vacation than a child at all, because there is not such a huge number of children's parks and entertainment, as, for example, in the Crimea or Sochi. But on the other hand, such a vacation will become not only fascinating, but also informative, both for the child and for yourself: extraordinary landscapes, sand dunes, the unique nature of the Protected Parks and floating islands. It's worth seeing with your own eyes!

Ob sea

But the Ob Sea, although it bears this proud title, is not quite a sea. This is an artificially created reservoir on the Ob River in the last century, which gave rise to the name, along with its large-scale dimensions.

Of the advantages of such a vacation, one can note a lower cost in comparison, for example, with the Black Sea coast, which has become the main tourist destination in Russia. At the reservoir, you can not only see huge waves, but also learn how to curb them by participating in competitions and races on sailboats and yachts. And going on a tour of all the islands of the Ob Sea - the remains of ancient flooded villages - you will not only get an unforgettable experience, but also learn many interesting legends, sometimes quite mystical, which will delight your growing student.

What is important to consider when choosing a boarding house or hotel

Going to on vacation with a child, you need to take a responsible approach not only to the choice of a place of rest with a comfortable air and water temperature, but also to your temporary habitat: even if you used to love ride savages and stayed in a tent, meeting the sunrises and spending the nights by the fire, then resting with a small child, this, alas, you cannot afford. You are responsible not only for you, but also for the little man, who does not yet understand what is good and what is bad, and you must provide for this.

Parameters of an ideal place of residence for a vacation with a child:

• first coastline;
• gentle and sandy descent in the water, without sharp drops;
• own territory equipped for families with children;
• food suitable for children;
• the absence of night and noisy entertainment in and around the territory, so that the baby can sleep peacefully without disturbing his usual daily routine.

If you were able to check the boxes next to each of these items, congratulations! - you have chosen a wonderful guesthouse!

Choice of transport to the place

When you have decided on the place of your vacation for the next 7-10 days, with a wonderful family hotel and boarding house, and began to collect the necessary things, a completely logical question arises: how to get there? Indeed, having a baby in your arms, it becomes a very important issue.

• Plane. The fastest mode of transport, the child will not have time to get tired during the flight, and during takeoff and landing, it is enough to give the baby a drink from a bottle so that he does not feel pressure on his ears. Most airlines carry babies up to 2 years old for free, and some also have hanging cots 30 cm from their mother, and it is convenient to watch the baby, and the flight is comfortable for both of you. That's just diaper change the toilet is problematic enough.
• A train. Movement and movement on the train is freer, but it is also much longer to travel by train than by plane. But on the train it is convenient to swaddle the baby, although it is not always hygienic: you will have to foresee this, taking everything you need with you.
• Personal car. Here you decide when to stop for rest and when to continue on your way. You will only have to take care of the car seat for the baby and the condition of your car. And, of course, do not forget about driving safety, especially at such long distances.

Food for children

Of course, if your baby is breastfed, problems with food on vacation should not arise. But if not, then you will have to think over to the smallest detail your entire journey, including the way there and back. Doctors usually recommend children under three years old to take their usual products with them for several days. Therefore, if your baby is used to getting yogurt for an afternoon snack, then do not deprive him of this opportunity on vacation and do not experiment with new, unfamiliar products, if you do not want the whole vacation to turn into your headache and a test for the baby.

And, of course, you shouldn't remind you that perishable food must be transported in a cooler bag and eaten first.

As a rule, it is most difficult for children under three years old to provide decent food on vacation, think about this immediately when you arrive at the place. It is best if you bring baby food with you for the first few days.

Sleeping place

Organizing a baby's sleep on vacation is not an easy task. First, a new environment, unfamiliar sounds and sensations. Secondly, there are so many new impressions around that even little fidgets do not want to waste time on sleep. But the regime is a regime, and your task is not to violate it, so that the child has a good rest, regardless of your entertainment. A few of our simple tips will help you deal with this immediately upon arrival.

• 2-3 weeks before the trip, try to teach your child to go to bed at the same time and do not break this regime while on vacation.
• No matter how the baby is capricious, do not return to what they have long gone from: some mothers make "concessions" to the child, again giving him a pacifier or getting up and feeding at night.
• Try to keep your little one sleeping in the same place throughout the vacation: do not change hotels or rooms.
• Take with you on the trip something familiar and familiar to your baby: a soft toy, a blanket, a night light, etc.

Safe entertainment

For every child, a trip to the sea is an unforgettable and exciting adventure that promises a lot of interesting and amazing entertainment. But one way or another, kids do not always distinguish what is "possible" from what "wants". And it is your duty to monitor this, remember that you are responsible not only for his health, but also for his life.

• Do not leave your baby for a long time, do not leave him alone unattended, even while playing with other children. Remember that children, like their parents, are different, and what is considered normal for them may be completely unacceptable for you or your child.
• Baby's skin is even thinner and softer than yours! Even you feel hot under the scorching sun, but just imagine how it feels! Be sure to use creams with sunscreens and do not let your baby walk around without a headgear.
• Don't buy questionable excursions from locals. Firstly, they do not provide for medical insurance, and secondly, you never know what.
• Be sure to make sure that the child does not freeze in the sea and go out to bask in the sun as often as possible.
• Do not let your child go far into the sea, even if he knows how to swim or is engaged in the pool.
• Warn your little one about dangerous animals and marine life by first familiarizing yourself with the local fauna on the Internet.
• And the most important thing! Do not allow yourself alcoholic excesses, remember that you have come to rest with your child!

Health care

When starting to pack your suitcase, the first thing you should put in it is a first aid kit filled with fresh medicines:

• antipyretic drugs;
• allergy medications;
• gastrointestinal drugs;
• drops for ears, eyes and from a cold;
• iodine, bandage, hydrogen peroxide, plaster;
• remedies for the treatment of throat and cough;
• remedies for burns, including sunburn;
• electronic safe thermometer;
• insect repellent;
• antibiotic of widespread use.

Do not forget that all medicines must be approved for use by young children and, best of all, if this is not a new, unfamiliar remedy for the child that can cause an allergic reaction.