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How to keep children safe on holiday

Julia Harris' tips on keeping your kids safe in the sun:

Never leave your children unattended, even if you are just down the road
Behave exactly as you would at home, particularly when it comes to child safety
If you book a sitter, make sure your children meet the person before you go out so you can make sure they are comfortable with them
Make sure local sitters speak good English so you can communicate any special requirements
Make sure sitters have fully-charged mobile phones, and know the local code for your mobile
Ask the hotel if they provide a baby-sitting service or can recommend a local nursery
Children are good gauges of character - if they can't settle, don't leave them
Finally, always trust your own judgment

Three ways to stop your tot running off:

Show him where he can run, so he understands that running is fine, as long as it’s in the right place
Engage him, perhaps by getting him to play 'help' you push his pram, or hold your hand by telling him you might get lost if he doesn't help you
Turn it into a game of catch by shouting 'chase me!' before moving just a few steps in the opposite direction as he (hopefully) runs towards you

As published in the Manchester Evening News, May 2007.