Where to relax with a child at sea: 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 rush to classes every morning with brand new briefcases, then there are places where the most pleasant “velvet seasons” for local residents and most tourists are just beginning, attracting with their no longer so scorching, hot sun. Therefore, do not be discouraged if your vacation falls in the rainy autumn - even with kids, your vacation at sea can be 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 deal 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. It has a mild, child-friendly climate, 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 occupied for a long time, but also have fun yourself.

In addition, the largest children's health resorts in Russia are located in Anapa, because even the air here is very good for health.

Sea of Azov

In Russia, you can spend a vacation not only on the Black Sea coast, but also on parts of the Azov Sea: the Taman Peninsula, Yeisk, etc. For a relaxing and quiet holiday, it is best to choose one of the many villages of the Taman Peninsula. If you prefer active recreation 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 the Krasnodar Territory.

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

Caspian Sea

Perhaps there is no more peaceful place to relax in Russia than the coast of the Caspian Sea on the border between Europe and Asia, which, of course, also brings its own flavor. Feel real relaxation alone with nature, merge with it into one 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 very young child, because there is not such a huge number of children's parks and entertainment as, for example, in Crimea or Sochi. But such a vacation will be not only exciting, but also educational, both for the child and for yourself: extraordinary landscapes, sand dunes, the unique nature of the Reserved Parks and floating islands. It's worth seeing with your own eyes!

Ob Sea

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

Among the advantages of such a holiday, one can note the 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 by going on a tour of all the islands of the Ob Sea - the remnants 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 schoolchild.

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

Getting ready on vacation with a child, you need to take a responsible approach not only to choosing a vacation spot with a comfortable air and water temperature, but also to your temporary habitat: even if you previously loved ride like savages and stayed in a tent, watching sunrises and spending nights by the fire, or relaxing with a small child, which, 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 while on holiday with a child:

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

If you were able to check each of these boxes, congratulations! — you have chosen a wonderful boarding house!

Choosing transport to the place

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

• Airplane. 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 children under 2 years of age for free, and some also have hanging cribs 30 cm from the mother - it’s convenient to watch the baby, and the flight is comfortable for both of you. That's just changing a diaper in the toilet is quite problematic.
• Train. Movement and movement on the train are more free, but traveling by train also takes much longer than by plane. But on the train it is convenient to swaddle your baby, although it is not always hygienic: you will have to provide for this by taking everything you need with you.
• Personal car. Here you decide for yourself when to stop for a rest and when to continue on your way. You only have to take care of the baby's car seat and the condition of your car. And, of course, don’t forget about driving safety, especially over 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 through your entire trip to the smallest detail, including the way there and back. For children under three years of age, doctors usually recommend taking familiar foods 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 entire vacation to turn into a headache for you and a test for your baby.

And, of course, there is no need to remind you that perishable foods must be transported in a cooler bag and eaten first.

As a rule, children under three years of age are the most difficult to provide with decent food on vacation; think about this immediately upon arrival. It will be better if you take baby food with you for the first few days.

Sleeping place

Organizing your baby's sleep on vacation is not an easy task. Firstly, a new environment, unfamiliar sounds and sensations. Secondly, there are so many new impressions around that even little fidgets don’t want to waste time on sleep. But a routine is a routine, and your task is not to violate it, so that the child has good rest, regardless of your entertainment. A few of our simple tips will help you cope 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 schedule during vacation.
• No matter how capricious the baby is, do not return to what you left long ago: some mothers make “indulgences” for the child by giving him a pacifier again or getting up and feeding him at night.
• Try to have your baby sleep in the same place throughout your vacation: do not change hotels or rooms.
• Take with you on your trip something that is 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 responsibility to monitor this; remember that you are responsible not only for his health, but also for his life.

• Do not be away from 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. 
• A child's skin is even thinner and more delicate than yours! Even you are hot under the scorching sun, but just imagine what it’s like for him! Be sure to use creams with sunscreen filters and do not allow your baby to walk around without a hat.
• Do not buy dubious excursions from local residents. Firstly, they do not provide medical insurance, and secondly, you never know.
• Be sure to ensure that your child does not freeze in the sea and goes out to bask in the sun as often as possible.
• Do not allow your child to go far into the sea, even if he knows how to swim or is practicing in the pool.
• Warn your child about dangerous animals and marine life by first familiarizing yourself with the local fauna on the Internet. 
• And most importantly! Do not indulge in alcoholic excesses, remember that you have come to relax with your child!

Medical assistance

When you start packing your suitcase, the first thing you should put in it is a first aid kit filled with fresh medications:

• antipyretics;
• allergy medications;
• gastrointestinal drugs;
• drops for ears, eyes and runny nose;
• iodine, bandage, hydrogen peroxide, plaster;
• throat and cough remedies;
• remedies for burns, including sunburn;
• electronic safe thermometer;
• insect repellents;
• widely used antibiotic.

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