Bring any regular medicines that your child may be on in your hand luggage.
If your child has an underlying medical issue, bring a referring letter from your specialist and identify a paediatrician shortly after your arrival in Dubai, moving can be stressful for kids and may trigger an exacerbation.
Teach your child the importance of applying sun cream regularly, eventually once old enough, your child will be responsible for their own sun protection.
Get your child into a swim programme as soon as possible, make him / her aware of water once he/she starts to walk, supervise young children at all times and especially when near water. If you have a pool in your garden, arrange to have it fenced off at the earliest opportunity.
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Ensure your child’s vaccinations are up to date, remember if not, they pose a risk to other kids as well as being at risk themselves.
As soon as you are settled prepare a basic first aid box, containing an insect repellent and an anti-histamine cream for post-bite discomfort.