Tip's To Travel With Kids
Don’t Forget Your Child's Favourite Toy
Your children may have a favourite teddy, that one which your kid is not able to sleep without. Make sure that it is with the children at all times. If you take a plane, ensure that the flight attendant does not leave the teddy in the overhead locker.
Don’t Let Your Children Pack Their Suitcases
Do not let the children prepare their packs as there could be surprises. They will pack so much stuff for “just in case” but most (all of them) will not be necessary. You can allow them to help you, but always supervise their suitcases before departing.
Be Prepared For The Weather
Be aware that the weather could change at this time of the year. Be prepared for the rain, wind and snow days.
Overpack? No, Please.
Think just a moment, is that necessary? Maybe in another city or country, you can buy the same, it could be another brand, but you will manage. Only carry with you the essential stuff.
However, if your kid like a really specific type of food, for example, milk and you knew this, it would be better if you bring it with you. As the expression says prevention is better than cure.
Baby Food & Baby Milk
The airports are very strict with the liquid allowance. When travelling with a baby you are allowed to take baby food, baby milk and sterilised water for your journey and in some cases, this will be over 100ml. Airport staff possibly need to open the containers to screen the liquids.
Carry a small first kit as even more vital like plasters, antihistamines, sachets of painkilling syrup can save a lot of stress later on. If your kid is allergic or ill it may be required any medicine, add it to the first kit as it could be difficult to find this medicine in your destination.
|
Item |
Allowed In Hand Luggage |
Allowed In Hold Luggage |
|
Break milk |
Yes, in containers up to 2,000 ml |
Yes |
|
Frozen breast milk |
No |
Yes |
|
Formula milk, cow’s milk |
Yes (baby must be present) |
Yes |
|
Sterilised water for the baby |
Yes (baby must be present) |
Yes |
|
Soya milk for babies |
Yes (baby must be present) |
Yes |
|
Baby food |
Yes (baby must be present) |
Yes |
|
Cooling gel packs |
Yes |
Yes |
* Info from https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/baby-food-and-baby-milk
Medicines
Carry a small first kit as even more vital like plasters, antihistamines, sachets of painkilling syrup can save a lot of stress later on. If your kid is allergic or ill it may be required any medicine, add it to the first kit as it could be difficult to find this medicine in your destination.
Your Passport
Check the validity of your passport before travelling. Make sure that the passports don’t due for the next three months after the day of your arrival at home. Some airlines won’t let you board the plane.
Children's passports only last five years and take at least four weeks to be renewed. The cost of a last-minute passport could be higher than you can imagine.
Leave Plenty Of Time
When you are travelling with kids so many things might happen, but if you leave in advance your stress will be less than running late. Leave home with the necessary time in advance to avoid being late.
Games
Be ready in case of delay. A family game could be a good idea. Maybe a deck of cards or any other play the kids like.
Keep Calm
You are on holiday – not just your children are on holiday, so try to relax yourself and don’t be worried about not enough important situations. We can give you a hand with this. For your relief, we can ensure your house, car hire, and private car. Remember Bettersafe than sorry!
Enjoy
Last but not least, enjoy your holidays with your family and take many pictures for your memories
