Letting a child go on a hike can be scary: he will freeze, be hungry, hurt, get tired. Nobody is safe from troubles. But if you prepare it properly, then the likelihood of unforeseen situations decreases.
Necessary
- - high quality clothing and footwear
- - food for snacks
- - travel first aid kit
Instructions
Step 1
A few days before the hike, go with your child to the nearest forest, if possible. And the child will see approximately what awaits him. Perhaps he is afraid of cobwebs or his feet got wet right away, then you will understand what you will need to talk to him about at home and what things to cook for him.
Step 2
At home, have an educational safety talk. About the fact that you cannot set fire to trees and grass, jump from a cliff, walk barefoot. About everything that poses a threat to the health and life of a child. Show pictures of edible and poisonous mushrooms. Point out those that should never even be touched.
Step 3
It is also worth talking about the inhabitants of the forest and the rules of behavior on their territory, so that the child does not break trees, does not destroy anthills. He can do this not on purpose to harm, but simply out of childish curiosity.
Step 4
Look at the date of the hike and the weather forecast and in accordance with it, think over the correct outfit for the child. If the hike is winter, then it is better for the child to wear a special suit for hiking or winter sports, then there will be no blowing anywhere, and the snow will not be hammered under the jacket. It is worth putting on a helmet-hat on your head, which will protect the child's face and neck from the cold air and sweeping snow. It is necessary to put on thermal underwear under the overalls to protect the child from hypothermia. Shoes should be windproof and waterproof.
Step 5
If the hike is summer, and it is hot outside, this does not mean that the child should wear sandals. Closed shoes only. Preferably sneakers. They are comfortable to run in and protect your feet from injuries, cuts and insect bites. By the way, many sneaker firms often produce summer line of highly breathable shoes.
Step 6
Be sure to put a change of underwear and clothing sets in your child's backpack. After all, a child can fall into the mud, spill water on himself or get caught in the rain. The number of shifts depends on the duration of the trip.
Step 7
Consider light snacks on the hike. Every child eats differently. He may not have enough general meals or may not like the food. Arrange crackers, nuts, soaked dried apricots and raisins, sandwiches, not very sweet caramels in bags. Water is also worth taking care of. The water must be clean drinking water. Still and savory. This only increases the thirst.
Step 8
Adults accompanying usually come up with entertainment for children in hikes and tour gatherings. But the child can get tired of active games. In this case, collect felt-tip pens and a notebook for your child to draw and depict the place where they were. If the kid does not like to draw, then put his favorite toys: Tetris, Tamagotchi.
Step 9
Don't forget to pack your first aid kit. There should be iodine, bandage, cotton wool, adhesive plaster. From medicines it is necessary to put antipyretic and disinfectants. It is imperative to tell the child to turn to adults in case of discomfort, and not climb into the first-aid kit himself.
