Traveling to Cabo with Kids: A Parent’s Health Guide

Cabo is a wonderful family destination, and a little preparation keeps small problems from derailing the trip. Here is a practical health guide for parents.

Sun and heat safety

Children burn fast here. Use child-safe SPF 30+ reapplied often, hats and UV swim shirts, shade during midday, and constant hydration. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion like flushed skin, fussiness and fatigue.

Food and water

Stick to bottled or purified water for drinking and mixing formula, be a little selective with street food for sensitive tummies, and keep hand sanitizer handy. Traveler’s tummy is common but usually mild.

Common kid illnesses on vacation

Ear infections (especially after lots of swimming), fevers, colds and stomach bugs top the list. Pack children’s pain/fever reducer, rehydration salts and any regular medications in their original containers.

If your child gets sick

A bilingual doctor can come to your hotel 24/7 to examine your child — far less stressful than a hospital trip for a fever or ear infection — and prescribe medication we can deliver. A parent is always present during care.

Packing checklist for kids

Sunscreen, hats, UV shirts, children’s fever/pain reducer, rehydration salts, any prescriptions, a thermometer, bandages and antiseptic, and a copy of insurance details.

This article is general information for visitors, not medical advice. If symptoms are severe or worrying, see a doctor — we can have one at your hotel 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a doctor come to our hotel if my child gets sick in Cabo?

Yes. A bilingual house-call doctor can examine your child at your hotel 24/7 for fevers, ear infections, stomach bugs and more, and prescribe medication we deliver. A parent is always present.

Is the food and water safe for kids in Cabo?

Use bottled or purified water for drinking and formula, be selective with street food for sensitive stomachs, and wash hands often. Most stomach upset is mild, but watch for dehydration in little ones.

What should I pack for my kids health-wise?

Child-safe sunscreen, hats and UV shirts, children\u2019s fever/pain reducer, rehydration salts, any regular medications in original containers, a thermometer, and basic first-aid supplies.