A parent has shared some tips for making travelling with kids a bit easier, and families love her ideas
Family getaways bring plenty of thrills, but they can also create significant stress levels. From packing the luggage to dealing with travel disruptions, it’s a hectic time for parents.
Fortunately, one mum who has learned several useful tricks has posted a video detailing some of her favourite hacks — and social media users loved the ‘genius’ suggestions. Content creator @muddlethroughmummy often shares tips and tricks with her 627k followers on TikTok, where she is known for her ‘positive parenting’ videos, reports the Mirror.
The parent shared one video titled, “Here’s 10 tips on how you can make travelling with kids that bit easier,” and it went down a treat with viewers. In the video, the mum advised: “Take your own car seat. Most airlines let you check it into oversized luggage free of charge.
“Before you travel, save the whole family’s boarding passes to your phone wallet for ease. The less you have to carry, the better. Unfortunately, most airports have now monetised the fast track for families. But if you’re travelling in peak times, it might be worth paying the £6 per head to skip the long queues.”
The parent continued: “Take your push chair all the way to the foot of the airplane stairs. Gates can be a bit of a walk from the lounge, and it’s great for naps whilst you wait. Designate one person to unload all technology and liquids at security, and the other one can keep an eye on the kids.
“Having your kids carry their own luggage is a great idea. Mine really enjoy having that responsibility. They like to be involved, and it makes them feel important. And travelling with hand luggage only whenever possible is a great tip, so you’re not having to wait around at the other end.
“Don’t forget your reusable water bottles to fill up once through security. And take your own snacks. If we have early flights, I do breakfast pouches with individually packed pastries and fruit. And if you’re worried your kids won’t like the airplane food, take porridge or pasta pots with you and then just ask for hot water.
“Lollipops are great for takeoff to avoid ears getting popped, or milk works if they’re still having it. I hope you found this useful!”
The video earned 16,000 views, and there were lots of comments from parents keen to share their own tips. Someone replied: “Oh genius idea about the pasta pots, I have a very fussy 6yo and was worrying about what she would eat. Thank you!”
A different parent shared: “All tech in one bag was a game changer for us. With phones and iPad and 3 switches it was a nightmare with it all in different bags!”
Another reply read: “We always take one of the mini orange juices in hand luggage and empty water bottles to make juice ones were through security for the kids.” A commenter added: “I used to always be given a lollipop or some sort of hard sweet!! It worked so well.”
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