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Holiday for DS

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Hileni · 07/03/2020 03:05

DS is nearly 2. He's still napping after lunch - 2 hours most days, so that leaves us with 09:00-11:00 and 15:00-17:00 for activities (rest of the time is lunch, bath time, usual care stuff etc)

Would absolutely.love to take him away for a few days except.money is tight so would need to budget and save. I was hoping in the future to take him somewhere toddler friendly that he'd enjoy. Like Peppa pig world maybe but very interested in suggestions for other places you think a high needs 2 year old would enjoy.

We'd need somewhere with a cheap hotel close by, or if there's a good deal, stay on location as we only have those 2 hour windows in-between his nap (he's not the type of.toddler who will nap in the go unfortunately)

Totally open to suggestions, need to keep costs down as low as.posible but apart from that, very flexible on dates and locations! Don't really have a budget, but we are a 1 low wage family so would save up.for it.

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ThatDreamSheep · 07/03/2020 03:27

Have a look at the sun £9.50 holidays- Butlins?

Waxonwaxoff0 · 07/03/2020 07:01

Butlins toddler weeks. You can get some good deals. Brilliant for kids and you have the beach too.

TeenPlusTwenties · 07/03/2020 08:00

I'd wait until September when he'll probably be much more amenable to missing an occasional nap.

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FortunesFave · 07/03/2020 08:04

Gosh you're very regimented in your thinking! I must say, with both of mine, I never even considered their naptimes....if we went away, I trusted that they'd have to fit in with our plans for the day.

So we'd go out for a full day whilst on holiday and take a buggy...so they'd nap. Why not try to relax a bit?

FortunesFave · 07/03/2020 08:06

We went everywhere from caravans in Wales, to cottages in Cornwall to Australia...from around 3 months...so maybe I'm a bit more flexible due to going away a lot when they were little.

But honestly OP....take a buggy...enjoy your holiday...if he's tired he'll sleep...

purplebob · 07/03/2020 08:12

You can relax a bit on holiday and not be so strict with that nap schedule. Mine just fell asleep in their buggies when they were tired on holiday. DH and I used it as a chance to get a relaxing coffee and cake.

LynetteScavo · 07/03/2020 08:59

With a high needs toddler of that I age I wouldn't even entertain going abroad. A cottage or caravan in the UK near a nice beach would be all I would do.

I'd wait until he's 3 or 4 to go abroad if you really want a holiday you can enjoy.

Unless you have a high needs toddler you can't appreciate the difference it makes to travel. DD could have been carted anywhere anytime quite easily.

purplebob · 07/03/2020 09:26

A 'high needs' toddler Confused

OP has literally said nothing about their D.C. other than to give their nap times. How on earth does 'having a nap' translate to 'high needs' Hmm

purplebob · 07/03/2020 09:27

Sorry I missed where OP said high needs in the post Blush. Ignore me.

Now, OP 'high needs'? Does your DC have a disability?

Bubblysqueak · 07/03/2020 10:38

Butlins is fab, just got back from Bognor and really enjoyed it.

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Hileni · 07/03/2020 11:15

Ah yes, sorry I should have made it a bit clearer. DS won't go in a buggy. He hates them. I have to carry him on a hip seat so it's really difficult to nap on the go. He's a creature of routine as well, if we deviate slightly, eg., Bath before dinner, he just won't sleep.

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purplebob · 07/03/2020 11:21

Have you thought about a caravan holiday. Something like Haven? They have onsite stuff you could do in the mornings and then you could explore the local area after nap time. And if you like the hideous entertainment they do at night you could have a couple of early evenings out too

Hellokitty82 · 07/03/2020 11:33

@Hileni
That sounds hardwork no pushchair!!! It must be difficult going out for the day.
Have you thought about one of these trolleys? Your little one might think it's fun

runwildmychild.com/gear-review-burley-encore-x-bike-trailer-double-stroller/

Al with regards to such a ridgid routine I did that at first with my eldest and going anywhere was a performance the second and third had to fit in and they're much less stressy than their older sibling and go with the flow more!

lots33 · 07/03/2020 11:54

Morthoe Caravan park in north Devon or Silversands on the Lizard in Cornwall - if you want somewhere v low key and quiet (play area, no pool) but access to lovely walks and beaches.

It depends on what you’d find relaxing really! My kids would love Butlins but it’s my idea of hell!

lots33 · 07/03/2020 11:54

btw, I hired a static at both.

FortunesFave · 07/03/2020 21:07

Well mine hated them too OP! Still had to put up with them! If you give in to a toddler like that now you'll have a hell of a time when they hit 4 or 5!

Unless a child has autism or something, there's no need to give in to them...strap him in and give him a toy he's not seen before or something.

LynetteScavo · 08/03/2020 08:47

Haha @Hileni My DS was very similar at that age, although he didn't mind the buggy.

Anyone saying just strap a child in and get on with it must love a fight and then hours of hysterical screaming.

And how many 2yos have a diagnosis of autism? Hmm

You know your child's needs OP. I would suggest a caravan by the coast or center parks.

I think your DS might prefers train travel to cars or planes when he's older. City breaks can be great with toddlers like yours if you get a hotel in the centre if they city so you have a base you can easily return to, and can travel around in buses to see the sights.

Isadora2007 · 08/03/2020 08:52

@Hileni I’d consider whether he will actually enjoy a holiday if he is high needs with possible ASD aspects. The change of routine and venue for him might actually be quite stressful rather than fun- so perhaps try a weekend or overnight at a travel lodge nearby in the first instance before investing in a holiday?

LynetteScavo · 08/03/2020 09:11

Just a warning OP, DS always had to have warm milk before bed. Aged three we stayed in a hotel for one night where trying to get a mug of warm milk turned out to be a challenge. Self catering is often much easier with children.

Hellokitty82 · 12/03/2020 23:23

@LynetteScavo
Hey Lynette
My cousin had a little girl who only took warm milk and requested a microwave in her hotel room last year in Spain and they organised it 😊
She'd had a sarga the year before but it is difficult when they have a certain routine

All mine have cold milk from the fridge however they never like the milk abroad 😱😱

Sleepycat91 · 12/03/2020 23:33

Second butlins toddler week. No pissed up stag or gen dos, just families. Book gold apartments though, our silver had a FILTHY carpet so we paid to upgrade and im glad we did

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