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Our subject in June is all about Holidays! To send in your tips about travelling with children, it could be ways to keep them occupied on long journeys, on planes or great family friendly desinations - email tips@mumandworking.co.uk.
My tips for air travel with a toddler…...Don't be tempted to expect your kids to sit quietly in the airport departure lounge. Let them expend some energy running around and looking in the shops and cafes so that they aren't too twitchy by the time they get on the plane (and really do have to sit still).
Also, after boarding the plane, point out the seatbelt sign to them and explain that the captain has put it on just for them to tell them when to wear their belt. It kept my daughter amused and she understood what was required of her.
A pack of post it notes are great for colouring. When finished you can set up a mini gallery on the back of the seat in front of you, and they don't take up tonnes of space in your hand luggage.
Lucinda
Every year, we go on holiday and I always try to bear in mind that we all
need a break so everybody has to get some "me" time. We each get to do
something we want to, that way we all benefit.
Each child has their own light little plane bag with a spare pair of pants,a small snack and drink, and something like a book, magazine or small toy to occupy them during the flight.
Make the last thing you pack in the suitcase the night clothes and toiletry bag, so whatever time you get to your destination it can be retrieved quickly and easily, then the rest unpacked at your leisure the next day or when the little ones are asleep. Have a drink or sweet available for children on take off so their ears don't hurt.
I try and leave my house pristine, because there nothing worse than coming
back from a great holiday to a mess. Also I won't worry if anyone pops into
our house whilst we are away.
Lisa
We've been on some really fantastic family holidays with Keycamp. We've gone en masse - grandparents and their three children and their families! The campsites are great, very family friendly. We've stayed in both the tents and the Mobile Homes and have found the Mobile Homes easiest with little children as they really are a home from home with full kitchen and bathroom facilities (no one wants to struggle to the campsite loos in the middle of the night with a potty training toddler!). The facilities are good and there are nice touches such as presents for the kids that come with your tickets.
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