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Keeping Children Safe
by Shirley Tack on August 26, 2010 |
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It may seem abundantly obvious, yet it can’t be said enough: Children, especially the littlest ones, must be supervised at all times by adults. Letting children roam and simply forgetting about them for a few minutes of badly needed grown-up R&R just isn’t an option.
Fortunately, airports are beginning to realize that engaging the attention of child travelers makes it less likely that they or their parents will just wander off, wondering what on earth to do. Airports in the United States and abroad are installing imaginative, interactive children’s play areas, and some airports are sprouting child-centric shops that have entertaining and educational items on offer.
Some of the smartest features are aviation-themed play areas. These places keep kids occupied during the otherwise antsy down time resulting from the inevitable flight delays and cancellations, while also teaching kids something about aircraft and air travel.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport has a flight-themed play area in the observation gallery. The area displays airplane parts — a wing, a tail — to let kids see aircraft up-close. The play area is also carpeted, a nice feature given how often little kids take a tumble.
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