When planning a trip with the family it’s important to be prepared for all eventualities and with young children this is even more important. One of the ways you can do this is packing a first aid kit full of the items you’ll be most likely to need while away.

As with all first aid kits you are likely to need plasters, scissors, antiseptic wipes and mild pain killers such as Paracetamol however when travelling abroad there are a few other things that are always handy to have.

Aloe Vera after sun cream will always be welcome, if despite your best efforts, your children catch the sun, which is especially soothing if kept in the fridge.

Antihistamines are also essential to treat any allergies, skin rashes or insect bites and should be used according to the directions on the medication.

Diarrhoea relief tablets or sachets are extremely useful if you have diarrhoea whilst travelling as they keep you hydrated which is vital if you are in a hot climate where children can very quickly become dehydrated and as a result get constipation. A mild herbal laxative should also be packed as hot weather and unusual foods can easily cause constipation.

With these few essentials in your kit you should be ready for a safe fun family holiday.

If you have never experienced a hiking holiday in France, then now is the time. Hiking holidays can be as challenging as you want them to be, which is part of the beauty of them. If you are not an experience hiker, you can plan a shorter route where the ground is more even, but on the other hand if you want something that is really going to push you then France has some of the best hiking trails in the world.

You need to ensure that you have the correct equipment for any hike, the correct footwear is of upmost important. Do not attempt to do any hike without having special footwear, as often the terrain can be quite harsh and the risk of slipping or damaging your ankle is quite high.

Hiking can be fun for all the family, but be aware that small children will tire quickly and you need to ensure that you have planned adequate stops.

Family holidays can be a lot of fun and a great way for the family to bond and become closer. When you are booking a family holiday whether it be in the UK or abroad you should carefully consider the type of accommodation that you chose. Depending on the age of your children you may require certain extras in your room, for example, a travel cot, microwave or highchair. Not all hotels and B and B’s provide these as standard so make sure that you check in advance.

If you are looking to go camping, then you wil need to consider the temperature in the evening and possibly pack extra bedding than they would have at home. Camping is great fun but does tend to make the normal day to day tasks a little more difficult.

If you are going abroad make sure you check what the situation is regarding drinking the tap water, as especially young children, can become quite ill from drinking water abroad.