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My fiance' and I are going to be taking our newphews (ages 5 & 6) to the Newport Aquarium. We don't have kids of our own, so we're looking for some tips on taking them. This trip is going to take about 2-3 hours to get there. We haven't taken them on a trip that big before. Any mommies or daddies out there willing to offer suggestions to make the trip more enjoyable for everyone would be highly appreciated! :) Thanks!
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Planning a trip to an aquarium is much like organizing a museum experience. You will need to think about naps, meals, crowds and comfort. If you arrive right when the aquarium opens, you'll be able to get a better view of the small and large tanks that house the marine animals. As the day wears on, more people will arrive, making it more difficult for younger children to see anything. You may have to carry them in crowded areas so they can look at the fish and animals.
Many aquariums do not allow strollers in the exhibit areas, which means you will have to guide / chase / carry younger children. Some aquariums lend toddler backpacks, which enable you to comfortably "wear" a child without obstructing walkways. In my experience, energetic toddlers and preschoolers set free from the confines of a stroller tend to run from place to place in the darkened exhibit areas. Consider dressing your grandchildren in light, bright colors (white, yellow, neon green) which can easily be seen in dim light. Wear comfortable walking shoes and decide in advance whether and for how long you would be willing to carry your grandchildren through the aquarium.
Even very young children enjoy dolphin shows, so be sure to include time for this activity in your travel plans. You may be able to pre-select your show time; avoid lunchtime if you're sightseeing with young children, because they will need to eat according to their normal schedules. Remember to avoid the "splash zone" â typically the first six rows - when choosing seats unless you want to get wet.
To avoid crowds, plan your trip for a weekday. If weekdays are impossible, choose a Saturday in the off season (late fall or winter) and get to the aquarium right when it opens. You'll be able to go through most of the exhibits and watch animal care and feeding demonstrations before the crowds build. Aquariums are popular attractions and can get quite crowded, so you will need to take the throngs into account when deciding how much time to spend.
Older children, in particular, will truly enjoy a "behind the scenes" aquarium tour. Many aquariums now offer several guided tour options. You'll pay an additional fee to take a tour like this, but you'll be
Most aquariums sell at least a limited amount of food. Every aquarium have snack bars, at the very least, and many feature one or more restaurant venues inside their facility or down the road a block or two. If you'd rather eat elsewhere, plan a two- to three-hour morning visit and eat lunch near the aquarium.
As always, defer to Mom and Dad when it comes to gift shop issues. Work with them to set a price limit, or agree to skip the gift shop in favor of, say, ice cream on the way home
If you visit a touch pool or pet a ray or dolphin, wash your hands thoroughly and use hand sanitizer
Begin your visit at the restroom so that you won't have to backtrack through the entire aquarium
Try to let them see the aquarium at their own pace, even if this pace turns out to be high-speed. It's pretty normal for younger children to race through any venue that has ramps or exhibit pathways. Do point out interesting marine animals (such as seahorses or otters)
Hope that helps :)
Planning a trip to an aquarium is much like organizing a museum experience. You will need to think about naps, meals, crowds and comfort. If you arrive right when the aquarium opens, you'll be able to get a better view of the small and large tanks that house the marine animals. As the day wears on, more people will arrive, making it more difficult for younger children to see anything. You may have to carry them in crowded areas so they can look at the fish and animals.
Many aquariums do not allow strollers in the exhibit areas, which means you will have to guide / chase / carry younger children. Some aquariums lend toddler backpacks, which enable you to comfortably "wear" a child without obstructing walkways. In my experience, energetic toddlers and preschoolers set free from the confines of a stroller tend to run from place to place in the darkened exhibit areas. Consider dressing your grandchildren in light, bright colors (white, yellow, neon green) which can easily be seen in dim light. Wear comfortable walking shoes and decide in advance whether and for how long you would be willing to carry your grandchildren through the aquarium.
Even very young children enjoy dolphin shows, so be sure to include time for this activity in your travel plans. You may be able to pre-select your show time; avoid lunchtime if you're sightseeing with young children, because they will need to eat according to their normal schedules. Remember to avoid the "splash zone" â typically the first six rows - when choosing seats unless you want to get wet.
To avoid crowds, plan your trip for a weekday. If weekdays are impossible, choose a Saturday in the off season (late fall or winter) and get to the aquarium right when it opens. You'll be able to go through most of the exhibits and watch animal care and feeding demonstrations before the crowds build. Aquariums are popular attractions and can get quite crowded, so you will need to take the throngs into account when deciding how much time to spend.
Older children, in particular, will truly enjoy a "behind the scenes" aquarium tour. Many aquariums now offer several guided tour options. You'll pay an additional fee to take a tour like this, but you'll be
Most aquariums sell at least a limited amount of food. Every aquarium have snack bars, at the very least, and many feature one or more restaurant venues inside their facility or down the road a block or two. If you'd rather eat elsewhere, plan a two- to three-hour morning visit and eat lunch near the aquarium.
As always, defer to Mom and Dad when it comes to gift shop issues. Work with them to set a price limit, or agree to skip the gift shop in favor of, say, ice cream on the way home
If you visit a touch pool or pet a ray or dolphin, wash your hands thoroughly and use hand sanitizer
Begin your visit at the restroom so that you won't have to backtrack through the entire aquarium
Try to let them see the aquarium at their own pace, even if this pace turns out to be high-speed. It's pretty normal for younger children to race through any venue that has ramps or exhibit pathways. Do point out interesting marine animals (such as seahorses or otters)
Hope that helps :)
would 7-10 year old kids like a backpack or a duffle bag as a gift?
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I have to give a freebie gift to children aged 7-10 years. I've noticed they either carry a cartoon backpack (Barbie, Ben10, Batman, etc) or a branded backpack (Nike, Adidas, Puma) to school.
Would these kids appreciate a well design backpack or a well design duffle (gym) bag to use for travel and hobby classes.
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I have a 7 year old nephew and he likes this bag pack
Green Lantern Backpack
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Backpack--16in-School/dp/B00578XNN6/ref=sr_1_114?ie=UTF8&qid=1336417155&sr=8-114
If they are 7 year old girls they probably would like a bag pack but more like this
Alex Color A Flower Bag
http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Color-A-Flower-Bag/dp/B001418JJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336416221&sr=8-2
I have a 10 year old nephew he likes Rolling Wheel bag
http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Wheeled-School-Backpack-Daypack/dp/B0058P4D9G/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1336417763&sr=8-14
I have a 7 year old nephew and he likes this bag pack
Green Lantern Backpack
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Backpack--16in-School/dp/B00578XNN6/ref=sr_1_114?ie=UTF8&qid=1336417155&sr=8-114
If they are 7 year old girls they probably would like a bag pack but more like this
Alex Color A Flower Bag
http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Color-A-Flower-Bag/dp/B001418JJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336416221&sr=8-2
I have a 10 year old nephew he likes Rolling Wheel bag
http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Wheeled-School-Backpack-Daypack/dp/B0058P4D9G/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1336417763&sr=8-14
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