The year is coming to an end, the last days are being counted, and soon the last night of the year will be upon us!

Celebrating New Year's Eve with kids can be a challenge. Many families like to travel for the New Year, finding the comfort they need in family-friendly hotels. For those who prefer to stay in and celebrate, we've put together a few tips for a New Year's Eve that's both kid-friendly and fun:

When the clock strikes zero, countless fireworks zoom into the sky. It's a thrilling experience for the eyes, no question! But unfortunately, it's not exactly harmless to your hearing either, especially your baby's. To protect your baby from the noise and bustle, it's a good idea to stay indoors and watch the fireworks spectacle from the comfort of your own four walls. Whether indoors or outdoors: when there is a lot of hustle and bustle, it is important to offer your baby a familiar proximity and thus a place of retreat. Safely snuggled close to mum or dad in a KOKADI baby carrier, your child can simply lay their head on your chest and listen to the familiar heartbeat while you gently cover your baby's ear with the palm of your hand. At the same time, you can be sure that you won't lose your child in large crowds, because in the KOKADI Baby Carrier your baby sits super snug and tied tightly to your body.

Sparklers are unfortunately not the best alternative to firework rockets: Among other things, they are made of barium nitrate, which is mildly toxic and should not come into contact with children's skin or mucous membranes if possible, as it can make breathing difficult and irritate the skin.

Most babies sleep through the big midnight change of the year. You don't have to wake your child up for this, and in the best case scenario you shouldn't: babies don't like being woken up at all. They're more likely to be disturbed by the noise and visual overstimulation of the coloured lights.

Enjoy all the excitement of New Year's Eve from the comfort of your own home this year - a few fortune cookies and harmless firecrackers are also fun and guarantee one thing above all: a nice New Year's Eve that will also put a smile on your baby's face.

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