What are some tips for traveling with my chronically ill child?

Fair or not (expect some sibling protests), family trips have to be planned around your special-needs child or odds are the trip will end in a health debacle, ruining it for everyone. Here are ways to ensure that the whole family has a blast:If your child has asthma, traveling to a warm and dry climate or a damp and cold one with salty air can help chronic breathing problems. If you’re contemplating a long plane ride, be aware that pressurized cabins can create complications for children with respiratory, heart, or circulatory disorders.

Make sure you check with your pediatrician or specialist beforehand. If you’re traveling to a place like Disneyland, get a note from your doc explaining why your child can’t stand in line for long periods of time to wait for an amusement park ride or exhibit. Often, special passes are available for children with special needs.

(Check with guest services to find out.)If your child has diabetes and you’re traveling across time zones, keep a written record of insulin or medication times to make sure your child’s blood sugar remains constant. It’s easy to get confused with time changes. On flights, take meds with you in a carry-on bag in case your luggage is lost or delayed.

Since chronically ill children are more apt to need medical assistance on trips, check out which hospitals in your destination area are accredited by The Joint Commission. From The Smart Parent's Guide: Getting Your Kids Through Checkups, Illnesses, and Accidents by Jennifer Trachtenberg.

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