Florida vacation tips for small children are about being comfortable and better enjoying your Florida vacation. For example, dark colors attract the heat! Baby strollers are usually made in dark colors and in the Florida sun it can really heat up Baby. Try putting a light-colored cloth, scarf, or other material over the top of the stroller, and put a light blanket under your child on the inside as well. It will help cool down the stroller. Another idea is to place a small, child-safe battery-operated fan in there as well.
For small children, find an indoor show to go to while the child takes their daily nap. It will save you a lot of frustration later!
Try to tell your kids beforehand that their favorite characters- be it Mickey Mouse, Shrek, or anyone else- will be as large as they seem in the movies and on TV. Many kids will be very excited to get an autograph, and then refuse to go near the character when they see how large and realistic they really are. When your kids are used to the costumes, character dinners are a great way for them to interact; your kids will be relaxed by the food and the characters will be able to spend more time with them.
For children that are easily startled or bothered by loud noise, consider buying a small pack of disposable earplugs. They’re also offered at some theme park first aid stations. Not only will you be able to watch loud shows- such as Disney’s Fantasmic! And Universal Studio’s Sinbad- and fireworks, your kids will be able to enjoy them, too!
If it’s darkness that frightens your child, buying small light-up toys- inexpensive at chain stores- is a good way for them to have a “nightlight,” as long as it’s a soft glow and silent so as not to disturb other parkgoers.
Renting a stroller for kids that are just barely young enough for them is a good idea- running around in the hot sun can tire them out quickly, and when they’re walking on their own, it’s a great place to put backpacks and shopping bags.
Sneakers with wheels built into them are not permitted in any theme park in Florida. If your child insists on wearing them, make sure they don’t pop out the wheels- you can be fined more than $100 for these.