{"id":28,"date":"2013-05-09T01:37:01","date_gmt":"2013-05-09T01:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2013-06-07T00:25:04","modified_gmt":"2013-06-07T00:25:04","slug":"travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/table-of-contents\/daily-life-with-food-allergies\/travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"previous\"><a class=\"navlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/daily-life-with-food-allergies\/restaurants\/\" title=\"Dining Out at Restaurants\">&lt;&lt;&lt;PREVIOUS: Dining Out at Restaurants<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"next\"><a class=\"navlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/food-allergy-challenges\/managing-anxiety\/\" title=\"Managing Anxiety and Feeling in Control\">NEXT: Managing Anxiety and Feeling in Control&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"text\">Taking a trip to another area in your country or elsewhere gives children the chance to learn about their world.\u00a0 Start your planning as far in advance as possible.\u00a0 You should choose somewhere to stay that best suits your family\u2019s needs.\u00a0 For example, having a kitchenette will be useful for preparing some of your meals and keeping fresh food on hand. \u00a0Keep in mind that laws and policies are different in different countries, including laws and policies for airlines, restaurants and food labelling.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/files\/2013\/06\/Food-Allergy-Travel_checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Food Allergy Travel_checklist\" width=\"357\" height=\"357\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/files\/2013\/06\/Food-Allergy-Travel_checklist.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/files\/2013\/06\/Food-Allergy-Travel_checklist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/files\/2013\/06\/Food-Allergy-Travel_checklist-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"topheading\">Restaurants and travel <\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Call ahead to ask about food allergy policies and if there are safe options that can be prepared for your child. \u00a0Consider visiting chain restaurants that have food allergy policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"topheading\">Car travel<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>If you plan to rent a car, make sure that it has been cleaned, including any car seats.<\/li>\n<li>Pack safe snacks and meals for your child in case there are no safe restaurants, rest stops or grocery stores on your route. \u00a0Take a cooler and ice packs for long journeys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"topheading\">Air travel <\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Always carry your child\u2019s epinephrine auto-injector with you in your carry-on bag.<\/li>\n<li>Call the airline before booking your flight to ask about their allergy policy.<\/li>\n<li>When booking your flight, tell the airline about your child\u2019s food allergy.<\/li>\n<li>Contact your doctor ahead of time to get any paper work that the airline needs (e.g. a doctor\u2019s letter confirming your child\u2019s allergy and what medication is needed).<\/li>\n<li>Bring food and snacks for your child to eat during the flight.\u00a0 Make sure to bring enough food in case of delays and layovers.<\/li>\n<li>Consider asking to board the plane early so that you can clean the seat and anything in the area that your child is likely to touch.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to bring your own cleaning wipes.<\/li>\n<li>Let the flight attendant know about your child\u2019s food allergy as soon as you can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"topheading\">Hotels<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>When booking, ask to speak to the manager of the hotel restaurant about their allergy policies and if they are able to provide safe meals for your child.<\/li>\n<li>Some hotels offer kitchen units or rent small refrigerators.\u00a0 If you plan on preparing your child\u2019s meals, find out where the nearest grocery store is located.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of in-room snack bars and make sure that your child does not have access to any unsafe items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"topheading\">Foreign countries<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Find out if your health insurance policy covers services in other countries.\u00a0 You may need to purchase out-of-country insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Have extra auto-injectors and other medication prescribed by your doctor, as well as extra copies of emergency plans.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the national food allergy organization to find local information.<\/li>\n<li>Find information on local labelling laws and read labels carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Get information about your child\u2019s allergy translated.\u00a0 You can give this written information to those who prepare food for your child to help them understand your child\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that you know how to contact emergency services and explain that your child is having an allergic reaction.<\/li>\n<li>Know where the nearest hospital is located.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"teaching-container\" style=\"height:180px\">\n<div class=\"tbox-hand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/files\/2013\/06\/Teaching-Children-handprint-50px.png\" alt=\"Teaching Children - handprint 50px\"  height=\"50\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"tbox-tc-text\">Teaching Children <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tbox-tc\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Talk to your child about steps you will take to make sure that they have safe food to eat.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever possible, involve your child in selecting and preparing snacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div id=\"teaching-container\">\n<div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tbox-info\" style=\"\" > <span class=\"tbox-head\" style=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align:middle; \" ; src=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/files\/2013\/06\/AllergyHome-blue-logo-50x50.jpg\" alt=\"AllergyHome Logo\" height=\"35\"  \/><\/a> Additional Information<\/span> \n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"><span style=\"display: none;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>FARE Resource:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodallergy.org\/managing-food-allergies\/traveling\" title=\"Traveling - Airlines, All Inclusive-Resorts, and Overseas Travel\" target=\"_blank\">Traveling &#8211; Airlines, All Inclusive-Resorts, and Overseas Travel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"previous\"><a class=\"navlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/daily-life-with-food-allergies\/restaurants\/\" title=\"Dining Out at Restaurants\">&lt;&lt;&lt;PREVIOUS: Dining Out at Restaurants<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"next\"><a class=\"navlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/food-allergy-challenges\/managing-anxiety\/\" title=\"Managing Anxiety and Feeling in Control\">NEXT: Managing Anxiety 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