After check in and passing through security (hopefully a family line), I always look for a play area in the airport. The kids can play, and us parents can sit or take turns heading to Duty Free. Not all airports have one, but if they do, it’s the perfect space for kids to have fun…
We’ve travelled so much at the baby and toddler stage, and I’ve also helped lots of parents travel as ex flight attendant – so I often get asked what to pack when traveling with a baby. Especially for that first family holiday or vacation abroad. Whether we are flying long haul to see family in Australia…
What to Order From Boots You can order almost anything from the Boots website, not just baby milk, nappies/diapers or baby food! This includes all your baby essentials and suntan lotion etc for collection after all security checkpoints. It must meet baggage and security requirements though. (See ‘How Much Can I Order” for more information on this.)…
These meals are provided for children by the airlines, but you do need to request in advance (normally at least 24 hours before check in). I have noticed a real difference in the type of food items and how some airlines are more geared up to providing for those babies too old for purees. I’ve…
Flying with an infant soon? We know that feeling well with our eldest flying at 11 weeks old and both now have 80 flights. Here is some of my first-hand experience information to give you a realistic idea of what lies before you, with some useful and practical tips for traveling with an infant by plane…
Airline amenities for kids and child friendly airline entertainment varies greatly from airline to airline. It’s tough for an airline to cover all ages, but some airlines put a great deal of thought into their younger passengers. Here is the low down on some of the free baby and child of toys given by the…
Scurrying down the narrow cobbled paths of Diagon Alley is something every Potterhead has dreamed of doing. Be it to choose a wand, or buy new robes, we’ve all hoped that Hagrid would come to pick us up and take us shopping for our first year at Hogwarts at some point in our lives. Wizarding…
Disclosure: I was gifted this product in order to review it. As an ex flight attendant and parent who loves travelling, I was very keen on trying out the CoziGo Sleep Easy cover as soon as I had heard about it. Any travel product that helps my baby sleep easier, especially on the ultra long haul…
If you are flying with twins or two little ones, a compact, but light double travel stroller is probably on your essential list. With two little ones, we needed a good every day one, one which was easy to travel with for our Disney World trip. With 20,000 steps plus a day, there was no…
A question I often get asked by parents as an ex flight attendant, is about airline approved car-seats, and what to look out for to make sure they are FAA (Federal Airline Association in the USA) or CAA (Civil Airline Association – in the UK) or the equivalent airline authority approved. This guide delves into…