Children

Children can live it up in Cambodia as they are always the centre of attention and almost everybody wants to play with them.
Practicalities
When it comes to feeding and caring for babies, pretty much everything you’ll need is available in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, but supplies dry up quickly elsewhere. Cot beds are available in international standard midrange and top-end hotels, but not elsewhere. There are no safety seats in rented cars or taxis, but some restaurants can supply a high chair when it comes to eating.


Breastfeeding in public is very common in Cambodia, so there is no need to worry about crossing a cultural boundary. But there are few facilities for changing babies other than the usual bathrooms, so pack a baby bag everywhere you go. For kiddies too young to handle chopsticks, most restaurants also have cutlery.
The main worry throughout Cambodia is keeping an eye on what strange things infants are putting in their mouths. Their natural curiosity can be a lot more costly in a country where dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis are commonplace. Keeping their hydration levels up and insisting they use sunscreen, despite their protests, is also important.
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and other urban areas of Cambodia are pretty straight forward these days, although be very aware of the chaotic traffic conditions in the capital – better to restrict your child’s movements than have them wander into danger. Rural Cambodia is not a good travel destination for children as there are many land mines littering the countryside. No matter how many warnings a child is given, can you be certain they won’t stray from the path
Sights & Activities
There is plenty to keep kids happy in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, but in the smaller provincial towns the boredom factor might creep in. Phnom Penh has a good selection of swimming pools and even a couple of go-kart tracks. Boat trips on the river should be a hit, but best of all is the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Sanctuary, about 45km south of the city, with tigers, sun bears and elephants.
At Angkor the temples may be too much for younger children, but will be appreciated by inquisitive older children. Younger ones might prefer crumbling ruins like Ta Prohm or Beng Mealea to the more museum-like renovated temples. Remorque-motos (motorbikes with a cute little hooded trailer hitched to the back) are a fun way for families to get around the Angkor area. The national parks don’t have enough visible wildlife to deliver, but some have impressive waterfalls, including Kirirom National Park (pill) and Bokor National Park. Another area for attractive waterfalls is the northeast and the provinces of Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri, where kids can also ride elephants.
Cambodia has a long coastline and Sihanoukville is the number one beach spot. There are plenty of local children hanging out on the beach, many of them trying to make a living and this can be an interesting bonding experience for kids. But pay close to attention to any playtime in the sea, as there are some deceptively strong currents in the wet season.
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