I took my toddler on a trip all by myself -- and here's why you should too

I had the most amazing vacation with my toddler, and here's why I want every parent to follow suit.

By: Naz Haider | | Updated: May 12, 2017 4:06 pm

Last year, I had taken a trip with a friend and our children. Just the four of us. Mothers and daughters. And it was the most relaxing vacation ever. Our daughters bonded amazingly, and we both could steal a few moments of me time while the other looked after the children. This year again, I was looking forward to a trip like that, but unfortunately, my friend had other commitments to look after. So I was left with one choice, to take my toddler all by myself. And I liked the idea. Being a working mother, one thing I badly want is to spend some good, undisturbed time with my daughter, and a trip with her would mean exactly that. Initially, I did have some reservations. Will travelling and lodging be safe, will it be difficult to look after my child alone. How will I manage to go to the bathroom, or take a shower or excuse myself for even a minute? In light of all these concerns, I decided to book a trip for just 2 days. Shouldn’t be that difficult, I told myself. Also Read - Here is why you should book yourself a weekend trip right away

Also Read - Follow these tips to wean your toddler off the pacifier

And it wasn’t. Also Read - Smart tricks to curb overeating during the holidays

It was the best thing I ever did with my child.

Those two days were the most relaxing and blissful days I spent with my daughter. We sang, we danced, we jumped and spent hours and hours soaking in the pool. I figured her, and she figured me. I learnt to let go shut the nagging mom in me. My daughter understood the boundaries she could push and what the no-go zones are. Most of all, it was refreshing to spend some alone time away from home, no worrying about the pending chores, about work for the next day and rushing through bedtime routine. and this is why I feel every parent should do a trip like this. Spending some fun, unrestricted, unstructured time with your child. In a place that you both explore together. I know family trips are fun too. But with just the two of you by yourselves, you both have just each other to focus on. The difference is just going on a honeymoon or on a trip with your spouse and parents together.

Image: Shutterstock

Read this in Hindi

Published : April 17, 2017 5:08 pm | Updated:May 12, 2017 4:06 pm

Read Disclaimer

What should you do when your child hates school?

Smartphone addiction in kids can lead to neck and back problems

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com

+91 – 22 – 6697 1234

91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

We respect your privacy

What should you do when your child hates school?

Smartphone addiction in kids can lead to neck and back problems

Understanding toddler behaviour: 5 common behaviours of your tiny tot and what you can do about it

6 things that parents of toddlers should know

Parenting tips: 6 ways to tame your toddler's tantrums

Here is why you should book yourself a weekend trip right away

Follow these tips to reduce your kid’s ear pain during air travel

About The health Site

Useful Links