Picnic with children in nature: checklist for mom

Outdoor play, good appetite and good sleep are the main benefits of outdoor recreation. So that the first trip does not become the last, and the mother's nerves remain strong, organize the process with the help of our recommendations.

Food and water 

There should be a lot of water if the picnic is in a remote place, for example, in the forest. Technical water - for washing hands, vegetables and other needs. And drinking water: at the rate of 1.5 liters per person. It is better not to take sweet soda, so as not to attract excess animals.

In terms of food, everything is as simple as possible: sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, children love sausages in dough, pita breads with filling. The main thing is not to take perishable foods, avoid dairy products. Use a cooler bag.

Well, of course, if you plan to have a shish kebab on a fire, then be sure to take potatoes. Children love to wrap it in foil and throw it into ash.

First aid kit

First, mosquitoes and ticks are awake. From both, there is protection in the form of sprays, which are sold in the pharmacy. Secondly, children will definitely find something to hurt themselves, so take: peroxide, iodine, cotton wool, bandage and plaster. It is recommended to put funds from allergies and enzymes for the gastrointestinal tract, as well as antiseptics in sufficient quantities.

With children on a picnic: how to have fun 

Bring mats and sun hats / istockphoto.com

The smallest need to take the maximum: toys, soap bubbles, a spatula and a bucket, paints, pencils. The small folding tent will especially delight the little ones: they love to play in such "houses". For schoolchildren - board games, badminton, ball, darts. Prepare a couple of ideas for parent and child play together. A crocodile game, for example, or a twister. The best attraction for children in nature is a hammock. They like to jump up there by several people and arrange "rides". If the company is large, take a few hammocks - that is enough for everyone.

How to dress your child for a picnic

Bees are already flying all over the place. To prevent them from confusing your child with a bright flower, do not dress him in bright clothes. Limit yourself to neutral colors. At the same time, they should not be too dark - so that you can easily see the tick on the clothes. It is important that the ankles are covered. Put on socks, pants with cuffs. On the body - a cotton blouse with long sleeves. They will protect from the sun if it is a sunny day. Yes, you can easily get a sunburn in the spring. Be sure to take a windbreaker and a warmer jacket with you - the weather often changes in spring. And, of course, hats. They will protect both from the sun and from insects.

How to prepare a picnic area

Be sure to clear the picnic clearing of debris, last year's foliage. Ticks are very fond of "settling" in it. It is also possible to stumble upon a used syringe. Therefore, in order for the picnic to pass without unpleasant surprises, do not be lazy and put things in order at the place of your halt.

What to take with you besides food and water

1. Lots of napkins and disposable dishes.
2. Matches, knife, salt, paper for lightning the fire, garbage bags.
3. Changeable clothes for children.
4. Blankets, bedding, cushion covers.
5. An umbrella or oilcloth in case of rain.
6. Panama hats or caps - protection from the sun and ticks
7. Rake, broom - in order to clear the picnic area of ​​last year's foliage.

Don't forget that:

An important picnic rule: children are always in sight / istockphoto.com

• Children should not be left unattended. Tell everyone the rule to be in sight
• Unknown items, including beetles, spiders, berries, mushrooms - do not touch
• When leaving, you need to extinguish the fire and collect all the glass (it can serve as a kind of lens and cause a fire in dry grass)
• Littered - clean up after yourself
• Upon returning home, carefully examine each child for ticks.

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