19 Tips To Keep Kids Cool In Hot Weather On Their Travels

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.

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…

Choose your destination wisely

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Know your child’s limits

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Stay hydrated with cold water, popsicles, and fruit

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Time your activities well

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Stay in an apartment or hotel with A/C

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