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We go to Wildwood for a weekend every summer. We camp for a week every August. We go to Walt Disney World every couple of years, as family finances permit. We travel locally. Since CJ is not unfamiliar with sickness the first thing I do when we’re away from home is find out where the local hospital is. We’ve been pretty fortunate in that neither of the boys have ever gotten really sick while we were traveling.
Lots of folks are so excited or so busy preparing for a trip that they don’t think to pack anything in case one of the kids get sick. Then if someone does get sick you have to scramble to find a Walmart or a drug store. Boy does that stink when you’re in an unfamiliar area, especially if it’s the middle of the night.
Here’s some more information on safe travel tips from the MommyDocs (www.mommydocs.com), an online duo who provide pediatric advice to moms, by moms, via podcasts and articles. Dr. Jamie Freishtat is a board-certified Pediatrician. Dr. Rachel Schreiber is board certified in both Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine and was recently selected as one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
As parents pack that beach or travel bag, it’s important to always be prepared on the road even before the first signs of illness.
Hand Sanitizer. Limit your child’s germ-spreading and germ-getting by enforcing a strict hand-washing policy. If available, use water and soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. Another great option is an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Just be sure it is completely rubbed in and kept out of reach of children.
Thermometer: Make sure you have a good thermometer and know how to use it. For infants, especially under 3 months of age, temperatures should always be taken rectally with a digital thermometer, like a Vicks digital thermometer. A great option once children have graduated from rectal temps is the Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer. It’s very quick, which kids (and parents) will greatly appreciate.
Nasal aspirator: Babies haven’t quite figured out how to clear their own tiny nostrils and will need help from mom. A nasal bulb syringe can help remove bothersome boogies from the nose.
Your Doctor’s phone number: Always have your doctor’s number on speed dial or somewhere very easy to find, such as in your wallet or glove compartment.
Tissues. Teach children to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible since germs can spread this way. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and remember to throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Also, encourage everyone to direct coughs and sneezes into their elbows, not their hands.
I also now pack an over the counter fever medicine. I’d love to hear any suggestions you have for items to pack for travel in case of illness, or if any of your children have ever gotten sick while your family was traveling.
Next weekend the boys and I will be going down to Wildwood, NJ for the American Legion convention. I go every year to this convention because I know it’s important to my Dad and he likes it when the family spends time together. For anyone that hasn’t had the pleasure, a visit to Wildwood is definitely one of THE things to do in New Jersey. Wildwood has a terrific boardwalk, rides, attractions, water parks and beaches. I’ve always been impressed by how family friendly Wildwood is.
I learned today that Radio Disney is going to be offering a concert series in Wildwood during the month of July. The concerts will be free and will take place twice a day at 1pm and 4pm next to the Giant Ferris Wheel on Morey’s Mariner’s Landing pier. The concert schedule includes:
July 7 - A Cursive Memory
July 14 - Jordan Pruitt
July 21 - Drew Seeley
The concert series will end with a bang on July 26 when the action will move to the Convention Center Oceanfront Arena for a special concert with Raven Symone (That’s So Raven) and Mitchell Musso (Hannah Montana). Anyone with a ticket to this show is eligible for a number of discounts including $10 off an all day waterpark ticket, $10 off an amusement pier wristband valid for all three of Morey’s Piers or $15 off a one-day splash and ride combination ticket.
Wildwood is always busy during the summer season. Both Morey’s Piers and The Wildwoods Tourism Authority are expecting a huge turnout for these concerts and are recommending that anyone planning on attending make their reservations early for any of the Wildwood NJ hotels.
Wildwood is a terrific place for a couple of family to take a vacation. Check it out! And catch one of the Radio Disney concerts while you’re here.
