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When you initiate your walking program, teach your children to tell you if they
feel a hot spot on their feet. This is the warning that a blister is developing. If your
kids are too young, oblivious, or preoccupied, or don't understand the concept, your
best bet is to make regular foot checks. Have your children remove their shoes and
socks and present their feet for inspection. Look for red spots and blisters, and ask if
they have any places on their feet that hurt.
During your conditioning, and also at Disneyland, carry a foot emergency kit in
yourdaypackorhippack.Thekitshouldcontaingauze,Betadineantibioticointment,
an assortment of Band-Aid Blister Bandages, a sewing needle or some such to drain
blisters, as well as matches to sterilize the needle. An extra pair of dry socks and talc
are optional.
If you discover a hot spot, dry the foot and cover the spot immediately with a
blister bandage. If a blister has fully or partially developed, first air out and dry the
foot. Next, using a sterile needle, drain the fluid but do not remove the top skin. Clean
the area with Betadine, and place a Band-Aid Blister Bandage over the blister. If you
donot have Band-Aid Blister Bandages, donot try to cover the hot spot orblister with
regular Band-Aids. Regular Band-Aids slip and wad up.
A stroller will provide the child the option of walking or riding, and, if he poops
out, you won't have to carry him. Even if your child hardly uses the stroller, it serves
as a convenient place for water bottles and other stuff you may not feel like carrying.
Strollers at Disneyland are covered in detail.
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If your kids are little and don't mind a hairdo change, consider getting them a short
haircut before you leave home. Not only will they be cooler and more comfortable,
but—especially with your girls—you'll save them (and yourselves) the hassle of
tangles and about 20 minutes of foo-fooing a day.
SLEEP, REST, AND RELAXATION
OK, WE KNOW THAT THIS DISCUSSION is about physical preparation before you go, but
this concept is so absolutely critical that we need to tattoo it on your brain right now.
Physical conditioning is important but is not a substitute for rest. Even marathon
runners need recovery time. If you push too hard and try to do too much, you'll either
crash or, at a minimum, turn what should be fun into an ordeal. Rest means plenty of
sleep at night and, if possible, naps during the afternoon and planned breaks in your
vacation itinerary. And don't forget that the brain needs rest and relaxation as well as
the body. The stimulation inherent in touring a Disney theme park is enough to put
many children and some adults into system overload. It is imperative that you remove
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