We’ve tried both the Flyaway and Plane Pal on several flights in the hope of avoiding the nightmare of sleepless children on long-haul flights! We have tried the old style Planepal with the larger pump and also the newer self inflating version, which is even better! The first few flights were London to Sydney via…
AND the ones that won’t be allowed. We have tried and research many and with our background in aviation and our airline contacts, our guide shows the types most likely to be allowed and which airlines allow seat extenders, officially! And the ones that don’t! Don’t believe us? We have it backed up from the…
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…
Looking for a way to help your child sleep comfortably on long flights? The Flyaway inflatable bed creates a flat, spacious sleeping surface for children aged 2-7, potentially saving your sanity on long journeys. The alarming prospect of fidgety, sleepless children on long-haul flights is enough to make any parent think twice about that dream holiday…
Wondering how to get your baby to sleep on plane? Then these tips will help. We’ve tried them all on super long haul flights to Australia as well as shorter flights of 10 hours. It’s possibly every parents’ nightmare to have their baby or toddler cry all night on a plane. It was definitely mine…
My old job as a flight attendant had me flying through several times zones in a month. It was certainly easier managing just my jet lag, but after flying with a baby and toddler to several long haul destinations, including The Big One; UK to Australia. Here are some useful jet lag tips for babies…
Travelling with a toddler on a plane is often the trickiest stage, definitely harder than traveling with an infant in some aspects. But these practical tips on flying with a toddler will help with sleep, snacks, meals, activities, toys and more. As an ex flight-attendant of 12 years and a parent who has flown 24 hours…
Settling a younger baby to sleep on a plane, is definitely made easier with airplane bassinets, but settling an older, more wilful toddler can be ‘interesting’. For me, getting a toddler to sleep at home is even a struggle! We are nearly out of the toddler stage in family travel, but both girls have completed…
Sitting on a plane for hours and hours isn’t the most fun or comfortable thing—especially if you’re travelling with kids. But there are some gadgets out there that can transform the journey completely, and one of those is inflatable footrests. As an ex-flight attendant, I’ve seen it all, and some gadgets are just downright pointless….
am always on the look out for general travel gear and the best travel accessories for long flights whether it’s kids’ travel accessories or for myself. Anything that is super useful, lightweight and convenient to pack definitely sparks an interest in it from me. If you are flying long haul, then take a peek at the various…