It’s a Traveling Tuesday here in blog world 🙂 .
In light of Spring Break quickly approaching, I thought it was the perfect time for a VERY long overdue post on TRAVELING WITH KIDS.
It’s been EIGHT YEARS since my last official “Traveling with Kids” post and although I still vehemently agree with all of those tips and tricks, let’s be real…I’ve done extensive traveling with those four kids of mine over the last eight years, honed my skills even more as a travel professional, added a big dose of age and wisdom to my philosophies and relaxed even more about the whole thing, so it’s time for a second edition.
I’m pretty average at most things in life (I mean, I have no “real” talents), but I do consider myself a pro at traveling with kiddos. My kids have been to around 30 countries, about 20-ish states in the US, four continents, many cruises, live part time on an island out in the Atlantic…and we’ve actually enjoyed doing it all together as a family (which, in my opinion, is the key).
If you are heading out soon, I thought you might like a tip or two…especially if this is your first trip with a kiddo. I’m going to share a few updated thoughts and tricks and then PLEASE feel free to ask questions in the comment section if I’ve missed a thing or two.
Don’t forget, if you haven’t read PART ONE, make sure you do that too! In that format, I broke it down by age and shared a lot of little specifics. In this post, I’m sharing some of my “bigger” tips for traveling with kids.
MY TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH KIDS:
1: GET YOUR REPS IN
Practice makes perfect, people! I just cannot stress this one enough. Now, I know that doesn’t help those of you traveling for the first time, BUT I hope it encourages those of you who have tried it before but are hesitant to do it again. The more your kids do this, the more tone their “travel muscle” will get which makes it a more enjoyable experience for everyone. I don’t even think it matters what “type” of traveling it is for these reps. If your kids are taking a lot of car trips, each one of those is toning their travel muscles…which will help get them into shape for that first flight or cruise or whatever.
All traveling helps with other traveling. I truly believe that they build on each other.
2: THROW YOUR ROUTINE OUT THE WINDOW
I have this discussion just about every day with my sweet clients. From the bottom of my heart, I believe this to be true whether we’re talking about traveling with babies or teenagers…you really just have to throw your beloved routine out the window. NO ONE LOVES A ROUTINE MORE THAN ME. I live for my routines. I wouldn’t be “me” without my routines. I have learned through a lot of trial and error though that when you’re traveling with kids, it’s just next to impossible to both bring your “routines” with you and “enjoy them the same way”, so leave them at home.
Examples of this? Sleeping routines, eating routines, routines you have around going to bed every night, your bath time routine, sleeping arrangements that work for home probably won’t work when you travel…there are many more. Here’s the beauty of a solid routine at home, when you return home, it will still be there and everyone will fall back into it. They really will. Routines don’t disappear just because you left them at home.
When you travel with kids, I find that trying really hard to replicate your routines only causes more frustration than fun…and vacations should be fun.
3: DON’T OVERSCHEDULE YOURSELF
As my kids get older, we can add more things to our daily itinerary than before, but I still “under” book us instead of overschedule us. When you travel with your kiddos, you have to reevaluate the destination. I know that you’re in London and that you paid a lot of money to get to London and that you want to come home having seen and done EVERYTHING, but if you’re traveling with kids, I recommend trying to do the things on the top of your list and then, if you have time, hit a few more because do you know what’s worse than not seeing EVERYTHING in London? Having a miserable time with your overly tired and worn out family seeing EVERYTHING. No one wants to come home from vacation with memories of too many melt downs, pure exhaustion, arguing, resentment and bitterness. That is not the experience I want for my family or for yours.
Depending on the ages of your kids, pick one or two or however many things you think you can reasonably do each day and actually ENJOY it with time to slow down in between. Because spoiler alert: you won’t come home from London seeing EVERYTHING anyway (it’s impossible!), so see what is really priority to you and savor every minute of it with your happy family.
4: BE FLEXIBLE
Hi, my name is Shay, and I’m not known for being flexible.
Actually, I’m pretty darn bad at it.
When I travel with my kids though, I try to be as flexible as possible. On the rare occasion that the weather isn’t cooperative or the luggage is lost or someone doesn’t feel well or that excursion was just terrible…whatever it is, try and roll with it. I think parents set the temperature for the entire family on vacation, so set it to a lovely temp and roll with what’s happening.
5: OFFER APOLOGIES ON FLIGHTS
Andrew and I have shared this tip a million times, but I promise you, IT WORKS! When you board a flight with young kids, immediately start to apologize to those around you for having your kids on the plane. “Oh, I’m so sorry you have to sit by my baby on this flight. I always hate sitting next to small kids on flights.”…because I promise you, the minute you acknowledge up front that people typically prefer not to sit next to unpredictable kids, they GUSH about how much they love kids. It instantly changes the relationship between you and your seat mates. “Oh, I have four grandkids, I love sitting by children!” or “Oh, I’m a dad. I totally get it. Let me know if I need to stand up and get anything from your bag in the overhead compartment once we’re in the air.”.
You guys, it’s the weirdest thing but people instantly become compassionate, loving and sympathetic once you recognize that yes, you’re bringing a baby on board, and yes, it might cry for the next three hours.
6: BE *EXTRA* FUN
I like to be “fun mom” in life. I’m often mean/bossy/disciplinarian/rule making/consequence making/strict mom too…but when I can, I like to be fun. On vacation, I like to be EXTRA fun. At home, you can eat oatmeal or eggs or toast or something like that for breakfast. On vacation, if they’re offering you a waffle that looks more like an ice cream sundae, why not? I’m going to be fun. At home, we go to sleep in our own beds. On vacation, sure you can all pile into one bed and stay up a little too late.
We try really hard to be tech-free at our house, but on a flight? I don’t mind if they watch that iPad for hours. We also bring extra little toys, candy, mints and gum…anything “extra” to make the experience more enjoyable for all.
I’m often surprised at the little details my kids will bring up about a vacation years later…little things that I easily could have said “no” to but, in an attempt to be extra fun, I said yes and they remembered years later. Little “extras” go longer than we think on vacation.
7: DON’T WORRY SO MUCH ABOUT PACKING EVERY. SINGLE. THING.
I know that we all want to be prepared. I’ve literally traveled with an entire suitcase of nothing but diapers and wipes. That being said, I just don’t think, especially in 2025, that we need to stress ourselves trying to pack every single solitary item your family could possibly need. In a pinch, the majority of the things we need can be found even when you travel (and even shipped/delivered to you!). I have been that mom that’s stressed too much over bringing allllll the right things only to come home only using 5% of what I packed. Let’s cut ourselves some slack and bring what you need without bringing EVERYTHING YOU OWN.
8: GET ON THE RIGHT SCHEDULE ASAP
Do my kids experience jet lag? Yes. I don’t know that it’s possible to completely eliminate it all together, but I do think you can decrease it drastically. Make sure you get everyone on the “right” schedule as soon as you arrive. If it’s morning when you arrive, eat breakfast, head outside for fresh air and stay up all day (no napping!). If it’s nighttime, take a shower, put on your pjs, and head to bed. Get everyone on the correct schedule. It might be hard the first day, but that beats many days of “hard” when you’re jet lagged on vacation and/or back at home afterwards. In travel, either rest on the flight over or stay up. Do whatever you need to do to land and be on the right time. (So if you’re landing at night, don’t sleep…and if you’re landing in the morning, take a nap on the plane.)
9: DON’T UNDERESTIMATE YOUR KIDDOS
I love when clients return home from their trips and tell me all the things their kids did/saw on vacation that they “never thought they’d want to do/see”. Kids of all ages are sponges. I’ve decided it really doesn’t matter where you go, you can make it interesting and fun for your kids. Every “kid” vacation does not need to be a theme park. There are amazing things for kids to see including zoos and parks, outdoor play areas and more. The world is filled with places kids can play.
You know what else I’ve learned while traveling with kids? They will eat “weird” food on vacation too. At home, nope. On vacation, weirdly enough, they’re very capable. Don’t underestimate your kids. They will enjoy learning, doing and seeing on this vacation. I truly believe that you can make any vacation a “kid” vacation.
10: GIVE THEM A PREVIEW OF WHERE THEY’RE GOING
I think this is so important! Well before we leave on our trips, we talk alllll about the destination. When my kids were much younger, they LOVED to watch Travel with Kids. I *think* it used to be on Netflix, but I just looked, and it’s on YouTube too. My kids would watch Rick Steves episodes about upcoming destinations. You don’t know how many books and travel guides I’ve purchased for my kids, so that they could read and learn about a certain place. I always show them photos of our accommodations and the surrounding town. Even now, with almost three teenagers and a 10 year old, they are all four well versed on exactly what we’re doing this Spring Break. I’m all for surprising kids to certain destinations (like Walt Disney World), but if you want them to get excited about Edinburgh, do a little research with them in advance on the culture, the history, and the traditions. Kids love this stuff!
And on that note…
11: GIVE THEM OWNERSHIP
When my kids research these destinations, they often come up with things they want to do and see, so we do it. Another way to give them ownership is by actually giving them a physical map when you’re there and letting them “lead” the way. We’re always asking our kiddos what they want to do next or see…and when they think they’re making the plans, they get super excited. This last summer, we visited Northern Ireland just because my big kids and I had watched Derry Girls together and it was suddenly a destination they wanted to see. I had always wanted to visit Northern Ireland, but it was EXTRA fun visiting because they wanted to see it too.
12: LAUGH, LAUGH, LAUGH
Y’all, if you’re not laughing through the chaos on vacation, you’re probably crying. I recommend laughing. When your flight is cancelled and your luggage gets lost, when that excursion was terrible and the weather uncooperative, LAUGH. Your kids will laugh too.
13: LET THEM CAPTURE THE MEMORIES TOO
Another way to really get your kiddos involved when you’re traveling is to let them have your phone and document the trip. Let them take the pics and videos. Let them capture the memories. It really engages them in so many ways.
14: SAVOR, SAVOR, SAVOR
I don’t care if you’re going on a one night road trip to see family, savor it. Enjoy it. Crank up music they like, play license plate Bingo, stop for snacks at the truck stop and savor every minute of it. Andrew and I laugh because our favorite thing to do is “kidnap” our kids. When you eliminate most of their distractions, take them out of their natural habitat, and squeeze in 24/7 family time, yes, you will have a little conflict…but YOU WILL MAKE SO MANY AMAZING MEMORIES. The laughing, the stories, and the time together bonds a family. Savor every crazy chaotic memory.
And that’s PART TWO! Don’t forget, to check out PART ONE too. There are many tips, tricks, and tidbits in that post!
Head to the comment section today if you have any questions! I did not cover it all, so ask away.
Now don’t forget, I have other content when it comes to traveling with kiddos. Make sure you also check out WHAT’S IN MY KIDS’ CARRY ON BAGS, my FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE TO CRUISING, my 12 KEYS FOR LEAVING THE KIDDOS AT HOME WHEN YOU TRAVEL, plus HOW I PREP FOR A TRIP and HOW I RETURN HOME FROM A TRIP.
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day! xx
Jess says
How do you get your teens on board with missing sports? My oldest refuses to travel because of all the sports he’s in. He plays year round. At this point I feel like just leaving him with the grandparents and continue traveling but mom guilt rolls in. Any advice!?
Mix and Match Mama says
Especially at this age, we plan our travels so that our kids don’t miss any of their sports. None of my kids do a year around sport (they all have an “off season”), so we are able to optimize own time when it’s not their season. I personally think if your kiddo is super loving being at home playing sports, then you should not have any guilt traveling. If he’s happy and his cup is very full, then you shouldn’t have anything to feel guilty about should you take a trip.
Susan says
Hi Shay! Do you have a post about what you bring in your carryon for long flights?
Mix and Match Mama says
I do have one! https://mixandmatchmama.com/2018/08/whats-in-my-carry-on-bag/
Elspeth Mizner says
So many great tips for kids of all ages. Love the idea about throwing your routine out the window!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Susan Jeffries says
We started traveling with our daughter as soon as we could afford it. We took her out of school any time we had the opportunity and explored a new city, state, or country. Since she never had siblings, we decided to give her as much travel experience as we could. She is now a college grad, living on her own in NYC as a professional dancer. I think that traveling gave her the confidence to live in a large city and meet all kind of different people.We also made so many memories together and we look forward to traveling together any chance we get now too. I always love watching your adventures. Travel with your kids! You will never regret it!
Mix and Match Mama says
YES AND YES!! I absolutely think you gave her the skillset to do what she’s doing today through traveling as a child. Good for you, mama!
Danielle says
Love this post!!!! Before my husband and I got married, we jotted down all the things that were super important to us and travel (and schooling) was at the very top. We took my now 4 year old to Turks and Caicos when he was 20 months old, then to the DR when he was 3 and I was 20 weeks pregnant with baby sis 😅. We are planning to go fly both kids internationally this summer and this will be our first trip as a family of 4. These tips are so helpful and so true! I would also add hitting up the dollar section at target WITH your kiddos, allowing them to select a few things they want to bring with them on the flight has been genius for us. I usually put them up until the flight then bring them out so they are excited to play with their little goodies. Also, it doesn’t worry me if they roll under the seats on the flights or get lost because they’re only $1! Win win. Thanks for sharing!
Mix and Match Mama says
I love that your family has made traveling a priority! I hope you guys have the best trip this summer!
Josie says
All great tips and something else I’ve learned over the years- always pack a ball, a deck of cards and ziplock bags. You’ll likely be at a park at some point and want a ball, you’ll have time to kill at some point and everyone can play cards and they take up no room, and ziplock bags for wet clothes, leftovers, a million other things.
Mix and Match Mama says
GREAT TIPS!!!
Tina says
oh yeah! We do this only with a frisbee instead of a ball.
Natasha says
Our summer vacation this year has actually been planned by our son who turns 16 at the end of March. He’s been dreaming about it for two years, including the guest list (!), and it’s coming together. It’s so much fun to hear his ideas and plans and we’re doing our best to make them work. His younger sister CAN’T WAIT for her turn to plan a vacation. And yes, we’ve travelled with our kids for years so he knows how to plan. (And yes, we’ve given him a lot of input but he’s doing the bulk of the work.)
Mix and Match Mama says
I could not love this more!! I hope you guys have the BEST time!!
SS says
When we had littles they each had their own camera (not a phone). I would make a photo challenge of things to take pix of on our trip.
On some trips, I didn’t make a list, but would upload their pix to my computer….what a fun way to see what they thought was cool on a trip!!!
I always pack swimming suits in the roll vacuum bags that way if they are damp they don’t get our other clothes wet or smell like chlorine from the pool.
We used to get High Five, Puzzle Buzz, highlights that we would always pack. Also, just some plain ole paper with crayons for them to draw whatever or play tic tac toe.
Have fun!!!
Ashlee says
I know you no longer are a family with food allergies, but I would love to learn how you prep for travel when having a child with allergies. My daughter was diagnosed with celiac about a year ago and traveling has become a bit daunting for us due to the unknown of food choices.
Mix and Match Mama says
Well, I am sorry to hear that. It is more challenging but doable! I think a few keys are to bring snacks/breakfast items/things to eat should you get in a pinch. We always traveled with food (especially on flights) for Kensington to have should we not have access to anything gluten-free. We also did our research well in advance for dining options. We looked at menus, made reservations, called and asked questions and especially read reviews of every restaurant before leaving home. People with food allergies leave reviews. It’s the best place to look for accurate info about cross contamination and food allergy experiences.
Cheryl says
Wait- Shay, I must’ve missed something. Is your daughter no longer sensitive to gluten? Is there hope for my teenage daughter who deals with gluten sensitivity?!?!
Mix and Match Mama says
You can read more about our experience here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2024/08/second-opinions/
Shaye Dodson says
My daughter & I both have celiac and I am dairy free as well. We love the Find Me Gluten Free App if you don’t have it already. We use it to find restaurants & I post food reviews & pictures on it every time we travel to help others. There are also some really good food bloggers out there & I always refer to some of those so I have another resource of dining choices before we go. We travel a lot with our kids, even internationally and have never had a problem doing it, even with her allergies!
Karleigh Johnson says
Love your travel tips Shay! My husband and I traveled a lot and were together for over a decade before we had kids. The biggest lesson learned was adjusting our expectations for traveling with kids. Notice I said adjusting, not lowering, but just changing our expectations helped tremendously. We also have changed our “style” of travel to accommodate our kids’ ages. We used to do go, go, go, and tons of hiking and adventurous activities. Now we do a little bit of that with a beach or somewhere we can relax and just make family memories. One of the best things someone told me was — a trip with your kids is a trip, and a trip without them is a vacation. I took that to mean that both are equally important and fun and meaningful, but they are different and if you go in with that expectation, I think you’ll enjoy it so much more. My 3.5 year old has been on several flights and road trips and he’s an awesome traveler. I love hearing what he remembers about the trips we’ve been on, it is so special to me 💙 I also referred back to your original post about traveling with kids once we started traveling with our first son 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I love this perspective!!
Mary says
This was so good. I have been following for years and I loved your last post. It definitely helped when we took our 4 kids (under 9) to Italy last year. We have done a good amount of air and road travel too. I would agree with all of these things. It’s definitely best to relax and try not to stress about what comes your way when traveling!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m so happy you’re traveling with your kiddos too!
Erin H says
These tips are all so great! It’s so true how they are capable of more than you think. We went to DC with my then 4 year old and she LOVED it. One day she waked SEVEN miles! Now, was there whining and crying? Yes, of course (from me too!) but she did it! This year I travelled alone with her for the first time (I’m a solo parent and she’s now 6) and she was amazing. Hauled her suitcase and backpack all through the airport and was just so excited. I started travelling with her when she was 3 months old and it’s really made her such a good traveler! I laugh because my first flight was at 19 years old and I can’t even count how many times she’s flown now.
Mix and Match Mama says
YAY!! I love this!!! She is going to learn so many skills in life simply because she traveled.
Kris says
Love this post! We only have one child and we have been traveling w/ her since she was a baby. While having one child was never in my cards, it was the hand I was dealt with and it has been a blessing. We get to travel a ton w/ one child and the places she has seen is astounding. We have done trips w/ other families and she always tells us she still loves traveling w/ just the 3 of us. It’s a nice bond we all have and planning our trips yearly is so exciting.
Mix and Match Mama says
Well, I simply could not love this more. xx
Katie Compton says
Another momma to just one here and I couldn’t agree more with all of your comment! We love vacations with our “framily”, but the older our daughter has gotten the more we enjoy vacations just us three. Our favorite so far was last summer when we visited my husband’s home town in Kentucky. He no longer has family there, but it’s just a few hours from his parents’ home in TN. We took a day trip and spent the whole day seeing all the places of his childhood- from the hospital where he was born to his high school. We hiked in the state park he spent all his summers, and saw the hill where he had his famous Super Bowl Sunday sledding accident (and still has the scar on his forehead to prove it!). 🙂 We live in my hometown, so our daughter has seen all my “places”. Being able to see his and hear all his stories was amazing. My daughter is 17 said it was her favorite vacation to date! Of course we do have Turks and Caicos in June for her high school graduation, so that might trump Kentucky. LOL!
Kristen says
Yes Katie! My daughter is 15 and the older she gets she feels same way, she just wants the three of us which I love! Enjoy Turks, we love it there. And the home town visit sounds so fun!
Tasha says
Hi Shay, thanks for sharing! What are your thoughts on travelling with an infant? I’m due with my first at the end of July and thinking about doing a long weekend trip towards the end of my maternity leave. What’s the youngest your kids were that you felt comfortable travelling with them? How did you pack all the baby things?? I live in the Midwest, do you have a destination recommendation with a ~3 month old infant in October?
Mix and Match Mama says
I traveled extensively with my infants. Smith was five months old the first time he went to Europe. The first time Kensington flew on an airplane, she was four months old (and then went to Hawaii when she was 7 months old). I know I’m not the “norm”, but I have always enjoyed having my kiddos with me when I travel, so I started them really early. I would bring a suitcase just for their needs (diapers, wipes, etc), a stroller and go. I think it’s totally doable. 🙂
Kara says
Great tips! Curious how you both feel about friends/boyfriends/girlfriends joining family vacations as the kids get older? I really love and soak up the family time so it would be tough for me to add more distractions into the mix, but wasn’t sure how you would handle that?!
Mix and Match Mama says
We haven’t dipped our toe into that yet, but I’m going to assume at some point, we will. Right now, we really enjoy the time away with just our kids, but I understand as they get older, we might have to shift things around just a bit.
Jessica says
We just started traveling again since the pandemic, and I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly our last vacation went despite being rusty. You’re right – kids do things they normally wouldn’t do at home, and being flexible is key! Still trying to find my way traveling with two teen boys, but I’m hoping to find some smooth footing soon. I’ve also learned that when in doubt, feed them! HA!
Mindy says
Did you guys sign your kids up for frequent flyer miles for the airlines you use? We just signed our son up. Was wondering if it was beneficial for you yet? Perks?
Mix and Match Mama says
YES! All six of us are individually signed up, and the miles really, really add up!
Carol W says
“I recommend laughing” I am legitimately dead. That was hilarious!!!!!!!! So true!!!!!!😭 💀
Dianne says
This isn’t a question necessarily about traveling with kids, but what carryon /personal bag have you and your husband found that you like when flying? Especially when going on a long flight, I haven’t found a bag that I love that fits under the seat and is small enough for international travel yet big enough for what I want to bring
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t have one in particular to necessarily recommend. I always just bring a big tote and shove it under my seat. I don’t have a “ride or die” option.
Natalie says
Hi! I travel quite a bit and have tried many different totes and bags, and I finally found my favorite. It’s lightweight, holds SO much, fits under the airplane seat, and has a spot for a water bottle. I highly recommend it!
Here’s the one:
https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/luka-duffel/rose-quartz
Tina says
I’d love to hear from your kids on this one too! Like, what is one tip they could offer to make a long flight more enjoyable or what is one thing they always make sure and bring with them (besides a tablet or phone). I easily go into micromanage mode when traveling with my (now) older kids and I’m wondering how much autonomy your kids get with packing and such.
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s a great idea! All four kids are at a place now (even my 10 year old) where they pack their own carry on bags. I will give my three big kids a list (typically a sticky note) of things to pack in their suitcase, and then I just trust they do it correctly. I still help Mades pack her suitcase. For flights though, they 100% do it themselves.
Anna says
Do your kids eat the airline food, and if so, do they stick to the kids’ meals or prefer the adult ones? Also, for long flights, do you sit together with your kids, or now that they are older, would you consider upgrading the parents and the kids sitting by themselves?
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t know that my kids have ever been offered a “kid” airline meal. They eat whatever is served to them (me too!) because if the flight is long enough to warrant a meal, we’re probably bored and want to eat it just for the entertainment value 😉 . Now that my kids are older, if we are all six flying together, we will split up. It depends on the length of the flight/availability.
Laura @ Our Grand Lives says
This post is filled with such great insights! It’s the perfect read for anyone headed on a trip with children or teens!
Kelli says
Love the ownership point. My 13 year old loves coffee so he researches and selects the local coffee shops we will visit before we even leave home!
Caroline says
Any tips or “must-see” things for a high school graduation trip to NYC for the first time?
Mix and Match Mama says
What a fun trip! Okay, off the top of my head, a Broadway show, the 9/11 Museum, maybe walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, if you guys are interested in art and/or history, there are so many other amazing museums, take a food tour, visit the Chelsea Market and High Line. A carriage through Central Park is fun too! There are so many great things to do!
Gilly says
Hello! Commenting from Aus. 🙂
I wanted to comment to say thank you for being such an inspiration with travelling.
My daughter is 7 and we travelled to Europe this winter (summer here!) and didn’t do any typical kid activities. No theme parks etc. And we were in slightly smaller cities – not Rome, Paris etc where there are big ticket items to show them.
Your trip to NI inspired (we are originally Irish) as it isn’t your typical kid friendly spot; lots of history and tours etc. I read that blog post and something clicked in me – if you can go to NI with 4 kids, we can explore Europe with 1!
And it was such a hit! She blew us away – she embraced all the sightseeing and enjoyed it for what it was. We definitely accommodated her – playgrounds and fun shops etc – but we also did all the tours and churches and historical stuff, and it was so great. So I 100% agree with your advice on don’t underestimate them! She really impressed us and its made us so excited to do more holidays like this.
We are fortunate to have taken a number of long haul flights as a family and for anyone with a small child, it gets easier! My #1 tip is screentime. Just accept they will watch it and don’t try and force reading or games or ‘worthy’ activities. The adults are watching it mainly so let the kids also! My #2 tip is bring extra food. My daughter didn’t really like the food on the last trip – it wasn’t great to be honest, we didn’t either – and she ate were snacks and junk etc. She really could have done with some fruit, a sandwich, yoghurt! Anything fresh. And we could have also! 12 hrs into a flight I would have done anything for some fresh fruit!
Sorry rambled a bit bit, but thank you again!
Gilly xx
PS – reading Outlive on your recommendation also – keep the tips coming x
Mix and Match Mama says
This is not rambling, this is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your own family’s experiences with us. I am so so grateful! YOU are a valuable part of this community, so thank YOU for taking the time to share! xx
Gilly says
Aw thank you for creating it and being a positive role model! x
Laci says
I pride myself on being flexible, the hubby is not! He gets so flustered when something goes off schedule and it makes me crazy… the end LOL