{"id":1339,"date":"2015-05-20T12:27:24","date_gmt":"2015-05-20T12:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1339"},"modified":"2018-08-20T14:29:32","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T14:29:32","slug":"10-top-tips-when-travelling-with-the-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/05\/10-top-tips-when-travelling-with-the-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Top Tips When Travelling with the Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

As May half term looms and many families head off on holiday, we\u2019ve asked our friends at Mark Warner<\/a> for their expert advice on those seemingly little things that can be life-savers when you\u2019re traveling with kids. These are their top 10 tips.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Don\u2019t think that you have to fly somewhere exotic to have a \u2018proper\u2019 holiday \u2013 long-haul can be more trouble than it\u2019s worth with younger kids, especially if it\u2019s for a week.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Try to pack a few days in advance to avoid last-minute panics, and work from a list.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Carry toothbrushes and -paste, spare nappies, formula, swimwear and a change of clothes in your hand luggage. If your baggage goes astray or is delayed, you\u2019ll at least have the basics until it catches up with you.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Think about how to make the whole airport experience less stressful \u2013 take a taxi instead of driving, or splash out on a Meet & Greet parking service and\/or access to a family-friendly airport lounge. Being frazzled is never a fun way to start a holiday.
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\u2022 Make your time in the air more pleasant by packing gadgets, sticker books and compact, creative items such as flat-packs of multi-coloured Plasticine, depending on your kids\u2019 age. Anything that keeps young brains and fingers busy will help the time pass more quickly.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack healthy, non-messy snacks to avoid spending a fortune on food at the airport or on the plane \u2013 or for times when the free food on planes is spurned by your kids. Suitable items include little boxes of raisins (perfect for occupying little hands), fruit leathers and popcorn.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Remember that small kids react badly to intense heat \u2013 schedule naps or childcare to coincide with the hottest times of day.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Use sunscreen even when it\u2019s not sunny \u2013 the weather can be deceptive.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Check whether a cr\u00e8che or kids\u2019 club needs booking ahead if it\u2019s integral to your holiday. Additionally, if you are planning to take advantage of any activities such as sailing or tennis tuition, make sure to arrange your childcare times around that.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack prescription medications in carry-on luggage and bring photocopies of prescriptions in case you lose or run out of medication while away (note down the generic name of your prescription medicine in case it has a different brand name overseas). Also bring spare glasses for any wearers \u2013 they\u2019re easily lost or broken.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that we’re offering LittleBird members 5%\u00a0off any package to the Sea Garden Beach Resort, Bodrium Turkey?<\/p>\n

Give you and your family first class luxury with a Mark Warner All Inclusive holiday to Turkey. Enjoy a week or two, where everything from entertainment to childcare to food and drink is provided for you. Save 5% which could be up to \u00a3320pp, and enjoy the ultimate relaxation. Perfect to make those all-important family memories!<\/p>\n

Pop over to the LittleBird website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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