{"id":29879,"date":"2017-12-21T20:31:56","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T19:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=29879"},"modified":"2025-04-16T11:07:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T09:07:30","slug":"skiing-with-kids-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/skiing-with-kids-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing with kids for the first time? Top 10 tips for a trouble-free ski holiday!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been looking forward to it for ages \u2013 your <strong>ski holiday<\/strong> is nearly here! If you go skiing with kids <strong>under the age of five<\/strong> and <strong>babies<\/strong> for the <strong>first time<\/strong>, here are a couple of things we have learned which could save you a lot of trouble \u2013 our top tips for a peaceful family holiday in the mountains.<\/p>\n<h1>Prepare your ski holiday<\/h1>\n<p>When you book your <strong>accommodation<\/strong> to go\u00a0skiing with kids for the first time, ask what <strong>baby equipment<\/strong> is available, so that you don\u2019t have to cart it all with you: a cot and baby bath, high chair, bottle warmer, booster seat, pushchair, but also books and toys. It\u2019s worth asking if any extra equipment is available, with or without an extra charge.<br \/>\nWith this in mind, we have set up the <strong>\u201cCool for Kids\u201d<\/strong> mark, which is awarded to our properties which are best equipped for young guests. You can easily spot them on our portal thanks to this logo:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cool-for-Kids.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"64\" \/><br \/>\nIf you would like your children to go to a <strong>nursery or a baby-sitter<\/strong>, make sure to book in advance.<br \/>\nThe same applies to <strong>ski lessons<\/strong> or some activities which need to be booked in advance, particularly during school holidays.<br \/>\nMake sure that all members of your group are<strong> well insured<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIn order to avoid wasting time while skiing with kids for the first time,<strong> look on a map<\/strong> or on Google Maps to make sure you know where your key destinations are in regard to your accommodation (ski school meeting place, play area, nursery, ski hire, shops, supermarket)<br \/>\nPlease note: <strong>High altitudes<\/strong> can be a problem for small babies and it is better to choose a suitable resort \u2013 the Aravis resorts, with altitudes ranging from 950 to 1500 metres, are ideal!<\/p>\n<h1>Make sure you are well equipped<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30365 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children getting to out in the snow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-250x172.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-350x241.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ-1140x784.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-007-RJ.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nTake plenty of <strong>warm clothes <\/strong>when you go\u00a0skiing with kids for the first time. Young children are particularly sensitive to the cold. Plan various layers: a technical T-shirt, a thermal sweatshirt, waterproof jacket and trousers, tights and ski socks. Make sure you have <strong>plenty of underwear<\/strong> for the holiday, so that it is always clean and dry.<br \/>\n<strong>Accessories<\/strong>: Waterproof and fur-lined boots, mitts or gloves, hat, scarf and sunglasses with a cord, ski mask, lip balm, sun screen and after sun.<br \/>\n<strong>For babies<\/strong>: An all-in-one snow suit with furry mittens and booties, as well as a warm footmuff and a raincover for the pushchair. Cold cream is good for chapped skin.<br \/>\nIf you are short of any clothing items or ski equipment to go skiing with kids for the first time, ask friends or family if you can <strong>borrow them<\/strong> to save you buying them.<br \/>\n<strong>Ski equipment<\/strong>: Save space in your luggage by hiring it rather than bringing it with you \u2013 the same goes for sledges. You can hire one or bring a small snow shovel which doesn\u2019t take up too much room.<br \/>\n<strong>Travel documents<\/strong> (health insurance, ID photos etc for your ski passes\u2026)<br \/>\nA l<strong>ittle medical kit<\/strong> with the remedies you usually use in case of fever, coughs and minor illnesses.<\/p>\n<h1>The journey<\/h1>\n<h3><strong>By car<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<p>Check all your belongings and load the car the <strong>day before<\/strong> you leave and go skiing with kids for the first time, apart from a bag for last-minute items or things that you need on the journey. Make sure you\u2019ve got your child\u2019s favourite comforter (and a spare), snacks and drinks, water, wet wipes and a change of clothes, nappies, books and toys.<br \/>\nMake sure the children are <strong>comfortable<\/strong> so that they can sleep if they want to.<br \/>\nMake <strong>regular stops<\/strong>, particularly for meals and snacks.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>By air or train<\/strong> :<\/h3>\n<p>Leave early enough to make sure that you <strong>get there on time<\/strong>, and make sure you\u2019ve got the bag we described above in your hand luggage!<\/p>\n<h1>Arrival and settling in<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30367 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"Three children playing with a wendy house in the snow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-250x172.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-350x241.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ-1140x784.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/xmas-kids-JG-020118-105-RJ.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nIf possible, try to arrive at a time which fits in with the <strong>rhythm of your child\u2019s day<\/strong> (a meal time or bedtime).<br \/>\nIf the journey to your accommodation involves some steep and twisty mountain roads, or if your child suffers from <strong>travel sickness,<\/strong> try to stop several times en route so that they can <strong>get used to it gently<\/strong>.<br \/>\nWhen you arrive: take time to <strong>look around the property peacefully<\/strong>, show your child his bedroom and bed, sort out his toys and things, and explain how the holiday will be \u2026<br \/>\nPut away all your baby\u2019s clothes and equipment in the drawers and cupboards, in the bathroom and the kitchen so that you can find them when you need them.<\/p>\n<h1>The holiday \u2013 your itinerary for skiing with kids for the first time<\/h1>\n<p>Pay particular attention to the <strong>rhythm and mood of your child.<\/strong> If they like their sleep, there\u2019s no point in booking a ski lesson at 9am! If, however, they prefer to be active, there are <strong>plenty of things to do<\/strong>. Try Alpine of <strong>cross-country skiing<\/strong> \u2013 the equipment is lighter than downhill skis, and it\u2019s a great way for young children to get used to the snow. There are also <strong>craft studios, workshops, ice skating, snowshoes, sledging<\/strong>\u2026 for the last activity, whether you are using designated sledging runs, or off piste snow, don\u2019t forget a <strong>helmet<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s a great idea to get together before going skiing with kids for the first time to <strong>talk to your child<\/strong> about what he would like to do.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30254 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Snowman_kids-in-the-snow-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nAt the end of the day, there are plenty of activities and <strong>shows for kids outside<\/strong> \u2013 and don\u2019t forget the <strong>traditional welcomes<\/strong> arranged by the villages. It\u2019s a great time to get the family together, perhaps followed by a meal in a restaurant.<br \/>\n<strong>Be careful of the cold.<\/strong> During the day but also in the evening, dress children warmly and check that their clothes are always dry. <strong>Baby carriers<\/strong> are not recommended in the cold, as they compress the baby\u2019s legs. Try to avoid taking a baby out in <strong>freezing fog<\/strong> \u2013 the least cold times to go out are from 11am to 3pm.<br \/>\n<strong>Protect your children from the sun<\/strong>. Make sure they have sunglasses or a ski mask, apply sun screen and lip balm \u2013 the <strong>reflection of the sun<\/strong> on the snow intensifies the rays by 90%.<\/p>\n<h1>Take your time\u2026<\/h1>\n<p>Rather than filling every minute with activities, make sure to have some <strong>quiet time<\/strong> with your children. Enjoy the holiday, play in the snow or make an snowman, perhaps read a book, do a puzzle or play a board game by the fire, make a meal or bake a cake in the warmth and comfort of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>OVO Network chalet<\/strong><\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30256 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Quiet-time-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nA good way to <strong>discover local customs<\/strong> is to visit a weekly market with your children, go shopping for regional specialities, visit a farm to help out with milking and buy fresh butter and cheese.<br \/>\nWhatever your itinerary, it\u2019s important to spend <strong>quality time together<\/strong> and share special moments not ruled by the clock!<\/p>\n<h1>Starting ski lessons for the first time: what is the right age?<\/h1>\n<p>In theory, children can start to learn to ski <strong>from the age of three<\/strong>, or even two. As soon as they are out of nappies and able to enjoy the snow!<br \/>\nIdeally, start with <strong>short sessions<\/strong> of 30 minutes to an hour, at the <strong>snow park<\/strong>, which offers a fun introduction to skiing with workshops, games and child-friendly equipment.<br \/>\nPlease note : it\u2019s better to start with <strong>proper skis<\/strong> rather than skates, which have no edges and go in every direction \u2013 the child is more likely to fall and can easily get tired.<br \/>\nAt about the age of <strong>four or five<\/strong>, the child can either continue with <strong>longer sessions<\/strong> in the snow park, or start <strong>group lessons<\/strong> for beginners, where he can pass his bear cub or snowflake test.<br \/>\n<strong>Never force a child to ski<\/strong> if he doesn\u2019t want to \u2013 you could put him off permanently. Take <strong>small steps<\/strong> and progress with kindness and common sense.<br \/>\nChoose lessons in the middle of the morning or the afternoon, or after a nap if your child still takes one. Ideally, take the <strong>ski bus<\/strong> to avoid the stress of finding a parking place, or choose accommodation <strong>close to the piste<\/strong>. It\u2019s even better if you can walk to the snow park or the ski school meeting point!<\/p>\n<h1>Different types of daycare<\/h1>\n<p>There are different types of childcare available: <strong>baby-sitter or nurseries<\/strong>. Check out our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Insider\u2019s\u00a0Guide<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<br \/>\nEven if you are leaving your children with professional carers, they might not be happy in an unfamiliar setting or with people they don\u2019t know. We would advise against full days of care \u2013 it\u2019s better to try a <strong>few half days<\/strong> through the week.<br \/>\nMany of our guests come to the mountain with <strong>grandparents<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great solution for everyone! Children and older people enjoy each other\u2019s company and a ski holiday is a great time to get all the generations together.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/guide\/listings\/marie-malineau-nanny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou-250x187.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Nanny-Nounou-350x262.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>A meal out, with or without the children?<\/h1>\n<p>That is up to you! If you are uncomfortable about leaving your child with a babyitter, you may not enjoy your evening. In that case, it would be better to take your child with you.<br \/>\nMost restaurants offer <strong>children\u2019s menus<\/strong> and high chairs or booster seats. Remember to <strong>book in advance<\/strong> if you want to eat early \u2013 the second services don\u2019t usually start until 9pm or even later. That will also mean you can tell them if you are bringing a pram or a puschair, and will need <strong>more space<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you are dreaming of a romantic dinner or an evening with friends or you are used to having your children looked after, it\u2019s easy to find an <strong>experienced baby-sitter<\/strong>. Ideally book and research in advance \u2013 there are sites with specialised ads \u2013 or ask a local person for the name of someone trustworthy.<\/p>\n<h1>Our motto: Adapt!<\/h1>\n<p>Whatever your plans, nothing beats <strong>a tailor-made holiday<\/strong>. The raison d\u2019\u00eatre of OVO Network is, in a nutshell, to \u201c<strong>provide truly exceptional experiences<\/strong>\u201d. We would like to add: \u201c\u2026 for everyone!\u201d Because a holiday should be a pleasant and special break for everyone, whatever their age.<br \/>\nOne last word: Many of our guests with babies or pre-school children choose to visit <strong>outside the school holidays,<\/strong> and enjoy significant advantages: the ski stations are less crowded, rental prices are lower, the weather is milder and the days are longer in March and April.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been looking forward to it for ages &#8211; your ski holiday is nearly here! If you go skiing with kids under the age of five and babies for the first time, here are a couple of things we have learned which could save you a lot of trouble &#8211; our top tips for a peaceful family holiday in the mountains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":29907,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"mc4wp_mailchimp_campaign":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[499,1872,1871],"tags":[322,326,313],"class_list":["post-29879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-family-trip","category-travel-tips","tag-ski","tag-cool-for-kids","tag-top-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.9 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 tips for Skiing with kids for the first time | OVO Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our 10 top tips for a first ski holiday with kids under the age of five. 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