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How to Make Travelling With Kids Easier

The Mum Club30 July 2024

It sure is a challenge! But these products make travelling with feral humans a bit more bearable.

The Best Tips for Travelling With a Baby or Toddler

Drip feed them toys
Apply a Montessori attitude to toy handouts and activities rather than giving them out, all in one go. And choose more significant items that aren’t a nightmare to find if they’re dropped. Slide or flap books are great for babies and toddlers. Larger cubed blocks are ok, but don’t take too many. Mess-free- drawing like an Etch-A-Sketch or Crayola Mess-Free packs are great. And spinnys that you can stick to windows and seats will entertain them for longer than you’d think.
Get a Babyzen Yoyo
There’s a reason why airports are filled with them! Not only can you carry them on your shoulder with a handy strap, but you can take them right up to the plane and on it if there’s space. They’re brilliant to manoeuvre, and you’ll love it so much that you’ll ditch your old pram for it when you get home.
Book a Baby Bassinet for Long Flights
One to sort as soon as you’ve booked your tickets as there’s a limited amount on each plane. But if you can get one, it will save you a lot of hassle. It’s worth checking the measurements as they differ between airlines, and larger babies may need a toddler bassinet.
Take Some Pre-Made Milks
If they’re not breastfed but still have milk, a few pre-made bottles can relieve the stress of waiting for an air hostess to provide hot water. Plus, many children will drink it at room temperature, making it so easy. And because it’s classified as baby food, you can take it through security. *Pack some for your suitcase too, so things are easier when you arrive.
Reduce Sugar in Snacks
Try to pack as many low/no-sugar snacks as possible. The worst thing you can do to an active toddler who’s trapped on a plane is to fill it with energy-inducing sugar. Look for veggie sticks, cheese dips, and cucumber and save the sweet treats for the end of your flight or if you need to bribe them to sit down.
Take Spare Clothes, for Yourself!
They will likely cover themselves in something; we’re prepared for that. But it is more likely that they will cover you, so pack a spare dress that you can switch to after landing.
Choose Your Flight Times Wisely
Repeat after us: “Never will i ever fly at Witching Hour”.
Sorry if you’re already booked but if you haven’t then try to fly in the morning, but not so early that everyone is exhausted from getting up even earlier than usual. Try to time it with a regular wake-up. So, when you’re flying around 10/11ish, you can give them an early lunch, and hopefully, they’ll sleep afterwards on the plane.