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YES OR NO? Is it worth going on holiday with a 24 month old and a 6 month old?

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SMarie123 · 09/04/2018 20:37

Hi all,

I would appreciate your thoughts, dh wants to go on holiday with ds1 who is a very active barely 2 year old and ds2 who is 6 months and basically an angel. I think it all sounds like too much work. What do people think? Any personal experience?

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FinnMcMissile · 09/04/2018 21:17

It's pot luck I think. We've had a couple of really good cottage holidays with DS when he was 2.1 and 2.10 years old. He liked the beach, the swimming pool at the cottage, and also the big garden and toys that they had. It was still quite a lot of work packing, cooking etc, but worth it because DS enjoyed it so much.

However, our recent holiday to Centre Parcs was a disaster! DD (4 months at the time) was ill and therefore grumpy and couldn't sleep. DS liked the swimming pool, but nothing else, so basically we had nothing else to fill the day with. I think he missed having the toys etc that were at the previous cottages. He was 3.5 years at the time. Obviously we also had all the usual jobs to do, but doubled because of the baby too!

This summer we are going abroad but to visit family. DS will probably enjoy playing with his cousins, and even if he is grumpy we will at least get something out of the holiday by seeing family.

nevereverhaveieverfeltsolow · 10/04/2018 09:30

It's a no from me!

ReversingSnail · 10/04/2018 09:57

It's still hard work with a baby and toddler, but worth it for the change of scene. If possible find a cottage or caravan in the UK with an enclosed garden or children's play area. Try to find some bargain toys, puzzles and board books on eBay. Get a supermarket to deliver an order the morning after you arrive.

absolutelycrackers · 13/04/2018 09:37

No no and no

NeffSaid · 13/04/2018 12:07

I’ve got 2 yrs between mine (so slightly bigger gap) and all our family holidays have been bloody brilliant. Tiring, yes, but so much fun. But I do insist that we eat out the majority of the time so that it feels like a break for me too.

BlueChampagne · 13/04/2018 13:52

Can you can rope in some other adults (grandparents, aunt, uncle or good friends)? Doable so long as your DH is hands on and you don't get left with all the cooking!

We went to the Scottish Highlands with a 5 mo and a 21 mo and shared a cottage with grandparents. It worked, tho said cottage no longer big enough now they're 8 & 10!

Jasmine1111 · 14/04/2018 08:01

Go!!! Everything is better on holiday in the sun! Or even not in the sun a change of scenery is good for everyone!

Eat out,take lots of clothes so there’s no washing and enjoy!!

AGreatBigPonk · 15/04/2018 15:16

Just back from a week abroad with very chilled and happy 8mo and 2.5yo and I can safely tell you...don’t bother! The little one wanted carried all the time and it wasn’t safe to put her down on the marble and concrete flooring. The older one was out of sorts as routine was different and insisted in ‘sleepovers’ every night so we were all in bed for 7. When one settled down, the other kicked off...we had some lovely moments but by goodness we are happy we hadn’t booked our two week summer holiday yet. I’d say avoid anything requiring flights. Maybe do the centre parks thing but go with LOW expectations and you will probably have a ball!

Billi77 · 24/04/2018 00:15

Yes.
Holidays are about changing routine, not transporting it. If you try and transport it, it will be no fun. If you relax and see how it works out as you all adapt to a new place and schedule, it will do you a world of good. Thats what holidays are for. Change or scene...

Benandhollysmum · 25/04/2018 17:20

Take another adult with you, like your mum or his mum, to help out. So if you want to go out to dinner for the night you have someone you trust watching the kids..

Shortfatandangry · 25/04/2018 19:06

We've gone abroad every year and to Centerparcs at least once a year since eldest dc was born. 1st holiday abroad ds was 5 months old and dd arrived less than a year later and we went abroad when she was about 4 months old. Holidays abroad have been good, Centerparcs have been hit and miss. We have had various illnesses while away and also milestones, which always causes a massive disruption to both their behaviour. For us, the time as family unit without responsibility (work/parents ect) is of massive benefit despite the difficulty inherent in travelling and adjusting with young children. We're due away again shortly and are all hugely looking forward to some exclusive time as a family.

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