| Part 3: Travel Tips for the Un Apr 27th 2012, 11:05 A few tips for the child traveling alone: - Traveling on one's own for the first time can be both nerve-racking and frightening. Prepare a child for the upcoming travel by explaining the details of the trip. Understanding the process will alleviate stress for everyone.
- A good night's sleep always makes it easier to face the prospect of travel, so try to make sure that the child is well rested.
- For longer flights, it is a good idea to order a children's meal. If he/she is a fussy eater pack some snacks that will appeal to the child traveling alone.
- Children often feel better when they have something familiar with them. Pack a favorite item in the child's carry-on so that he/she will feel more comfortable with traveling alone.
- There are the inevitable delays, so it is always good to pack a book, activity pad, hand held game, etc.
- Place a brief medical history and a list of phone contacts in the child's carry-on bag. Advise the airline representative of where it can be found. Such information is extremely helpful in case of an emergency. Calling cards are also useful to pack in the child's carry-on
- Make certain that the person meeting the child at the point of arrival is aware of all the rules involved in the unaccompanied minor process - bringing photo identification, meeting area, etc..
- If you are sending a child unaccompanied, it is always a good idea to pack a bit of money for snacks or drinks either on board a flight or during the waiting time between connections.
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