How to Safely Leave the House With Your Kids During the COVID Surge

If you’ve been paying attention at all (heck even if you’re trying to ignore it), it’s apparent that there is a COVID-19 surge going on across the country. The cooler weather is conducive to the spread and holiday gatherings haven’t helped to stall numbers anywhere. As vaccines are starting to be distributed across the country, we still need to remain vigilant and many moms are wondering what the safest course of action is. Simply put, we all want to know how to go out with kids safely.

We’ve been in lockdown for an extended period of time, but the holiday season is usually one of the busiest times of the year. Most of us want to end the year with a semblance of moving back to normalcy in getting things done and enjoying outdoor activities.

But there is still cause for concern. “Now that the COVID vaccine is here and being rolled out nationally, people are likely to become more lax in washing their hands, wearing a mask, and social distancing,” Peter Bailey, M.D. told Mom.com.

What can you do to keep your kids safe?

Holiday safety tips 2020: How to keep kids safe when leaving the house

How to put together a COVID kit for your car

Don’t get stuck on the road unprepared. Build a COVID kit for your care to make sure you have the essentials needed to keep your family safe while out and about enjoying winter activities. Put together this easy-to-make kit COVID-19 car kit that has essential items in the event that you find yourself in need.

These items include:

  • Latex gloves
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Masks
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Goggles

Have enough for the entire family just in case someone forgets a mask or you need to clean something at a rest stop. These supplies are a smart addition to your travel first aid kit, even when we're not in a pandemic.