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I never realised the impact heat had upon our mental stability and tolerance until I travelled with kids.
As someone who hates the cold, I welcome the heat in like a long lost friend – even when it’s baking 40 degrees. But, when I’m travelling with my kids, I ask it to leave more often than I would travelling solo.
The heat can cause children to have meltdowns in many different ways. It dehydrates them, it makes them tired and exhausted, and if it’s too hot, it can make them really sick.
The heat also reduces tolerance levels for mom and dad, so you can get highly agitated and antsy quite quickly.
Basically; heat + travel = recipe for disaster.
Well, not quite. There are some steps you can take to help keep your kids cool in hot weather when you travel to avoid these meltdowns and negative emotions. Here’s what we found helped our kids…
Tips for Travelling in the Heat with Kids
1. Choose your destination wisely
Be very careful of where you travel to, but most importantly, when. The top end of Australia is an absolute no go during summer with kids. I’d consider that a waste of time and money. Likewise, Death Valley in California is a definite no-go in the summer!
Be careful of any tropical region. Be sure to research when the hottest time of year is and what the humidity levels are. Remember, humid environments can make dehydration happen faster, so even if it’s not super hot, the humidity needs to be factored in too.
Don’t assume that summer is the hottest time of year. In Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, spring can be hotter than summer as the summer is also the wet season, and the rain washes the heat away.
April in Thailand is the hottest I’ve ever been. This is due to the burning season in March, which creates a cloud of pollution in the north and makes the whole country hotter.
It really depends on your children and their ages, but I’d carefully consider not just where to go but when.
2. Know your child’s limits
What is the temperament of your child? What sets them off? How do they manage heat in your own home town? Do they love being outdoors? Are they happy to have quiet moments inside?
It’s important to know how they tick, their limits, and where the meltdowns might happen, so you can put some preventative strategies in place. It will also help you see signs of heat…
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