{"id":4998,"date":"2018-05-04T11:37:45","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T11:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/?p=4998"},"modified":"2024-02-26T11:19:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T11:19:54","slug":"travelling-with-kids-travel-ticklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/travelling-with-kids-travel-ticklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling with kids – the ultimate ticklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

The team at flight comparison website\u00a0www.jetcost.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0have put together the ultimate checklist for travelling with kids. Definitely a few things I hadn’t thought of!<\/p>\n

Travelling with kids<\/h2>\n

Most parents are well versed in the usual things to chuck in the suitcase when travelling with their children… enough SPF 50<\/a>, hydration sachets and mosquito repellent to last a decade; a snack supply that’d feed an army and enough baby wipes to clean a thousand bottoms.<\/p>\n

While these items are staples when away as a family, there are a few more items you might have missed off the list of essentials. These can take the holiday from survivable to enjoyable!<\/p>\n

Travel board games<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A simple travel game<\/a> can result in hours of simple family entertainment… a game by the side of the pool during the day, a family game in the evening to help the kids wind down or even something to entertain the adults after the children have gone to bed. It\u2019s easy to overlook classic board games but you\u2019ll be surprised by how much fun you’ll all have.<\/p>\n

Cameras \u2013 disposable, Polaroid, underwater<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not all about those filtered digital images primed and perfected for Instagram. Taking a different kind of camera<\/a> can result in a diverse and brilliant bank of memories. You can go old school and actually get them\u00a0printed\u00a0or even mount on the wall in a collage<\/a> to look at every day. Having those off-the-cuff moments captured is something pretty special.<\/p>\n

iPad, Kindle, smartphone, handheld games, chargers and other electronic devices\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a strong argument to leaving them all at home; holidays are about family time after all: making memories, seeing actual faces and talking to each other. They are also about having ten minutes to put your feet up and drink a cocktail in peace and quiet\u2026 In moderation, devices provide a good downtime opportunity for everyone!<\/p>\n

A comfy blanket or favourite cuddly toy from home<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lot of kids experience some element of home sickness while away, especially for the first time. If they’re a bit under the weather whilst you’re away or just feel a bit displaced, having a home comfort they can wrap themselves up in or snuggle with will be a godsend. They\u2019ll be far more relaxed and more likely to drift off to sleep.<\/p>\n

A night light<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Packing light fittings isn\u2019t usually part of the holiday checklist, but having a gentle glow in the hotel room will mean that your little ones can rest more easily and feel more relaxed. It also means you won\u2019t have to sit in total darkness once the kids are asleep if the hotel room doesn\u2019t feature low level lighting. You can get compact, portable night lights<\/a> that won\u2019t take up much room in your case.<\/p>\n

Empty carrier\/ziplock bags<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Travelling with kids always results in a lot of washing. Having extra bags for any especially grubby items or shoes (muddy wellies, sandy flip flops etc) will make suitcases full of dirty laundry far more palatable when you get back home. You can even arrange the items into laundry loads, if you want to be especially organised!<\/p>\n

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The team at flight comparison website\u00a0www.jetcost.co.uk\u00a0have put together the ultimate checklist for travelling with kids. Definitely a few things I hadn’t thought of! Travelling with kids Most parents are well versed in the usual things to chuck in the suitcase when travelling with their children… enough SPF 50, hydration sachets and mosquito repellent to last<\/p>\n

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