Travel Mistakes to Avoid With Babies and Toddlers – ryan

When Kynsley was 6 months old, Granger and Boyd regretted taking her to hot springs in St. Lucia.

“I really wanted to try those mud baths with the sulfur that’s supposed to make your skin all clean,” Granger said. “But it was way too hot.”

So, Boyd sat in the shade the whole time.

“It wasn’t something a kid would even do,” Granger said. “There’s no point of her sitting out there like a rotisserie chicken.”

Another thing Granger has learned is to avoid standard sightseeing tours in cities — especially on a bus.

“I think kids are just too antsy to spend hours on a bus just hearing somebody speaking over the loudspeaker, explaining what’s out the window,” she said. “I think there have to be more options for engagement.”

Instead, try kid-friendly water activities at any age.

“The beach and any ocean or boat activities have always worked,” Boyd said. “She’ll dip her feet in the ocean, or we’ll go swimming. That’s been a hit every time.”