Top Tips For Travel With Children

Keeping our children safe when around water is so so important and something that I fret about quite a lot. One of the tips I've come across which I'd not even thought about was the colour of childrens swimsuits. Many colours (like blue) are barely visible in water and therefore it is worth considering purchasing one that is a colour that is easy to see. Unfortunately for boys these are limited but I am continually on the lookout. See the post that I saw from Mini First Aid which I found extremely useful and the image from the post below.

So you're needing to keep a toddler entertained on a flight - these are my go to toys. I love these items as each one can keep my toddler engaged for ages as well as only being a "one piece" items - rather than having lots of bits that would undoubtedly go everywhere on the aeroplane seat! See photos and links to products below.

Admittedly you are likely going to go with the airline that offers the best price and/or flight times, however, it is still worth knowing how the airlines compare in terms of flying with children - particularly if you actually have a choice.

There are so many options out there when it comes to finding the best travel pushchair/stroller and it can be very overwhelming but choosing the right travel pushchair can make your journeys much smoother. 

In an ideal world you  would check in quickly, head straight through security, grab a quick drink and then head to the gate to board the flight and be on your way. In reality we all know this rarely happens - long queues at check in and security - getting there much earlier than you need "just in case" and then delayed flights all mean that airports can be a really boring place for children. Here are my top tips for keeping the little ones entertained along the way.

When we first started going on holiday we always looked for a bath when looking at accommodation but we soon realised that this very often cut down our options. We now book the accommodation based on other factors and use other options instead of a bath when we are away. Here are some of the methods we've used along the way.

See my hints and tips for flying with a toddler

See my hints and tips for flying with a baby