Traveling with your kids this holiday season? Huffington Post has some advice for keeping them safe while away based on a survey done by Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll.
"[Parents] may be less fastidious while on vacation, leaving medications in open suitcases or on hotel tables or not childproofing a relative's house," said poll co-director Sarah Clark.
When you leave behind your daily routine, you can forget to do things that will protect your kids.
One thing that will keep kids safe is not forgetting the car seat.
"To prevent injuries during family vacations, parents should either bring a car seat or rent one at their destination, Clark advised. Many airlines allow parents to check a car seat for free, and some rideshare and car service companies can offer reservations with car seats," says Clark.
Also, make sure that medications are put away.
"When the trip is to visit friends or relatives, it can help to ask hosts to put medications, cleaners or other potentially dangerous items out of reach before toddlers arrive in the house," Clark advised.
Clark also suggested parents bring extra latches or safety devices to use while visiting a relative's house.
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Parents also need to inquire about weapons in the home.
"Parents also shouldn't be shy about asking if there are guns or weapons in a home they visit and asking that these items be locked and stored where kids can't get them," says Clark.
For more tips for traveling with kids over the holidays, read on here.
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