It’s not easy to travel with kids. Handling your luggage & their luggage and looking after them through the journey while boarding, checking in may give you a headache. You need to constantly monitor them and assist them when air traveling. So many parents choose to go on vacation when kids can look after them selves or leave with their grandparents. Or not travel at all.
Then you are missing the memories which can last for a life time and the experience of wonderful places in the world. We, Merry Parking understand the struggle you go through. See the list of tips we have created to make your holiday hassle free. Do let us know whether it is helpful or share your tips with us.
Let Them Watch More TV
Too much of entertainment cannot spoil them when you are on a holiday! Choose an airline which has many movies and TV shows suitable for kids. Let them watch their favourite movie. They may even fall a sleep so you can relax and get on with your reading or take a nap along with them.
Allow Them Extra Time With Their Video Games, iPad etc. …
Charge the video games, iPad and if needed have extra battery (fully charged) and hand over it to kids at the airport itself. They will be busy with the devices and exited to try out a new game (just indulge them with a new game) rather than be cranky. You can easily guide them through out without yelling at them.
Or you can gift them a child-friendly camera and encourage them to capture the journey.
Pack Essential Snacks and Treats
If your airline operates on crazy time then it disrupts the normal routine of your kids. They will be hungry and you cannot run to shops every time they want something to eat. Just pack their favourite snacks and treats and have it with you all the time.
Choose Your Airline Wisely
Before grabbing the discounts and offers check whether the airline can provide below:
- Does the airline allow you to take the folding baby pram till you board to the flight and keep it with them till you fly?
- Can you pre-order your kids favourite meal or food suitable for your kids?
- Can you book seats closer to a toilets so every time they want to pay a visit, you do not have to go along with them as you can see and guide them from while seated?
Invest In A Child Locator
Kids are very energetic and letting them expose to new environments can only make them hyper and curious to try out the new things they see. Keep tabs on them at airports, train stations and crowded attractions with a child locator.
How About a Travel Journal
Get your kids to document the holiday from the start. Handover travel journals and encourage them to write and draw what they see. They can reach adulthood with a library of memories all their own.
Are you getting ready to travel with kids? Consider using Merry Parking. Our Meet and Greet airport parking facility allow you to head off to checking counters right after you hand over the vehicle to our driver. No hassle of looking for a parking slot or traveling in a shuttle from the car park. Our easy-to-use service will take some of the stress out of travelling and allow you to focus on keeping your kids happy as our friendly drivers will help you to load and unload the luggages.