My 3 year old has visited 32 countries AMA

[Dinoswearunderpants]

No doubt I'd get a load of shade about 'bragging' but that's not the intention. If anyone is interested in asking any questions about travelling regularly with a little own, feel free to ask.

I often travel just the two of us as his Dad can't get as much time off work as I do.

We're going to Singapore in November abd have tickets to that museum. Glad you enjoyed it. Did you visit the Zoo or night safari?

“Renown climate scientist Johan Rockström has given an updated assessment of our planet, and his verdict is terrifying. The Earth is heating quicker than scientists expected, the planetary systems that absorb heat are already showing signs of overwhelm, and irreversible cataclysmic tipping points are on our doorstep.
Rockström ends on a note of positivity (this is a TED talk) by affirming that the majority of citizens across the world care about the planet and want solutions to this crisis, and those solutions are available - we just have to use them.
Except we don’t. We trundle on towards the abyss, seemingly uninterested in cheaper green energy and circular economies. While Rockström doesn’t mention this paradox, let alone explain it, he does show the reason for it on a slide…’

‘…To avert disaster, we need to see the fastest economic transition in history. But capitalism has created vast inequality, meaning too much power is in the hands of a small elite that would rather sustain their privileges under the current economy than sustain life under a new one.
So instead of political progress we get COP, instead of technological disruption we get carbon capture and AI, and instead of market forces we get fossil fuel subsidies of more than $7tn globally.’

The global elite includes those of us who can afford holidays btw. In the west it feels like the norm - but the vast majority of the worlds population can’t afford to holiday.

Note the phrase ‘sustain life’. So we would rather maintain our current privilege than sustain life… We would rather become extinct than give up flying etc.

The places we've been to so far don't require any vaccinations. We may require some for Asia, I need to check.

My sons immune system seems pretty good. He's only had a handful of bugs. I'm sure I'll get hate for this but I believe his immune system is better as we breastfed.

I always travel with calpol in my hand luggage and a first aid kit. I also look up the local hospitals close to our accommodation. I don't want to be scrambling to find a good hospital in an emergency.

He used to be in a travel cot so couldn't get out. Now he sleeps in a bed with inflat bed guards. I'm a light sleeper so I'm awake when he wakes up. Plus he's not the type of child to get up to mischief so I'm quite lucky.

Comments like this makes me laugh. I get 6 weeks standard annual leave and can buy one additional week. Hence different figures. I also have access to parental leave (18 weeks unpaid until child's 18th birthday).

He's three. Wearing a life jacket, in a pool up to his knees. I'm clearly not totally engrossed in a book but yes I can read a page or two and watch my child. Are you say8bg your eyes are glued to your child 24/7?

A 3yo in water? Yes I am. Always.
A 3yo at a park, home, soft play area, no I don’t

My eyes were absolutely glued to my child at that age whilst in a pool. In fact I was always in with them.

Me too @Treelichen

Yes, if they were in water I was in with them, watching them 100% of the time.

Perfectly put!

@zingally you’ve hit the nail on the head. Most 3 year olds would be more interested in splashing in puddles, looking at diggers and making a robot out of a cardboard box than ticking off a list of countries.

The groundbreaking advice to plug the child into a tablet in order to keep them happy during the long, boring flights also made me 🙄

All this travel isn’t impressive. I’d argue it would be better for the child to be at home more and have fewer trips.

I do think that it doesn’t sound child centred at all but we did take our then 3 year old on a city break and visited science museum etc so I can see there might be child centred activities. Don’t need to leave the UK for that though.

I’m hoping this is all a load of fantasy 💩.

Because if it’s real there’s a kid missing out on important early years development in order to serve as elaborate hand-luggage for his Insta-narc mother.

I'm a terrible mother!

Funny you should say that...

It's a great thread @Dinoswearunderpants ! I did something similar when DS was little, I went freelance and went travelling with him around the world. We probably visited 22 countries and even spent 3 months in a country in Asia because we loved it so much. We both have benefited so much from this! I have some of my best memories from this time. DS, a teen now, remembers bits here and there but is a proper foodie and has been bitten by the travel bug.

I find some of the MN views fascinating, it's like a UK bubble where they have no idea how parenting is done in 99% of the world!

https://www.watermedia.org/how-much-water-does-it-take-to-drown

How Much Water Does It Take to Drown?
The amount of water it takes to drown varies based on factors such as age, physical condition, and swimming ability. A person can drown in as little as one inch of water, especially infants and small children, who are more vulnerable to drowning. In general, drowning can occur in as little as one to two cups of water, but it can also occur in larger amounts. For example, a person can drown in a bathtub filled with water, which is typically around 60 liters.

Can You Drown in Shallow Water?
Yes, you can drown even in shallow water, especially if you hit your head when diving or jumping into a pool. Shallow water can also be deceptive, and a person may not realize how shallow it is until it’s too late. Additionally, currents and waves can cause a person to lose their balance and fall in shallow water, leading to drowning.

Can You Drown in a Bathtub?
Yes, you can drown in a bathtub. Infants and small children are at the highest risk of drowning in a bathtub, especially when left unattended. However, adults can also drown in a bathtub if they become unconscious or have a medical emergency.

How Long Does It Take for Drowning to Occur?
Drowning can happen within seconds or minutes. In general, it takes only a few seconds for a person to inhale enough water to impair their lung function. Afterward, it takes only a few minutes for the lack of oxygen to damage the brain or cause cardiac arrest.

How Can You Tell If Someone is Drowning?
Contrary to popular belief, drowning doesn’t always involve thrashing around and yelling for help. In most cases, drowning is a silent event, and the victim may not be able to shout or wave their arms. A drowning person may appear calm and quiet or struggle frantically without making any noise. If you suspect someone is drowning, look for signs like their head bobbing up and down, their mouth open, and their eyes closed.

If your three year old wearing a lifejacket falls flat on his face, he will find it harder to get up, because of said lifejacket. Said lifejacket may be more of a danger than a safety aid in this situation. Especially since you seem to be under the misguided belief that the lifejacket will save his life. There isn't necessarily enough space for him to float and flip which an infant's lifejacket are usually designed to do if the water is this shallow.

You are not as smart and as safe as you are trying to make out here.

So you actually spent time in a country.

Not a cruise ship!

Bit different to the 8 weeks you responded to me 😉

Yes when mine were little and in the pool my eyes were absolutely glued on them.

When you've worked in tourism and have seen tragedies happen in split seconds you make sure you watch young children like a hawk.

Are you really using parental leave for holidays with a toddler? If you are, what will you do if you actually need them when he's older?

@globalcitizen11

I find some of the MN views fascinating, it's like a UK bubble where they have no idea how parenting is done in 99% of the world!

What percentage of the world is able to travel to other countries?

Which 99% of the world can afford to travel to 22 countries with a toddler?

Surely you realise in your own statistics you are the 1%?

@Dinoswearunderpants

Are you saying your eyes are glued to your child 24/7?

To be fair, if the child is three and they are near water then yes your eyes should be glued to them.

I find some of the MN views fascinating, it's like a UK bubble where they have no idea how parenting is done in 99% of the world!
The vast majority of people around the world will only be aware of parenting in their own country. Silly comment.