6 Tips for travelling with kids
This year we had our holidays earlier than usual. And they turned out to be an unexpected adventure. Schiphol airport, one Saturday afternoon. Luggage drop off, lunch and plain take off as planned. Landing in Paris almost on schedule. Next connecting flight, boarding in 15 minutes. Arrived at the gate on time, passengers already queuing. Seaside here we come!
When all a sudden, on the speaker: “Terminal evacuation, please follow the exit signs”. Yes, we were asked to leave the terminal. Which we did in a deadly silence. All due to a security breach. One hour later, our flight was canceled. Next possible flight, the day after in the morning. So, here we are: on a Saturday evening, on Paris Charles de Gaule airport. With other 2k people and no luggage. If we wanted to have it, we needed to queue for 3 hours. Which we did not. You got the picture. And, our adventure was not over. The next morning flight seem all in order, for it to be delayed several times. Departure was finally 4 hours later than scheduled. Finally arrived at hour destination. One more surprise was awaiting: our luggage lost.
All in all, a trip which should have taken 3/4 hours, ended up taking more than 24. And luggage received the following days.
So, what do you do in these situations? Moreover, when you travel with kids. Because yes, we were traveling with kids. How do you keep them busy!? What is there to do in airports !? To tell the truth: nothing much. The Paris CDG airport has no children activity area of any kind. That is the simple reality of things. And this is valid all for kinds of transport be it train stations, harbours or what have you. And it does not stop here: just a few restaurants offer children menus, toilets, sinks or plain seats. And the list could go on and on. It’s like we are all out of the blue adults. Our kids until 6/7 years old do not exist or are not to be considered clients when traveling.
So, what are the solutions out there? What are those products which could solve some of these problems? Here are some tips and tricks of how to make your trip easier and, why not, fun!
1. Always pack a set of changing clothes even if your kids are now older when traveling by plain or train
2. In their backpack add some drinking water
3. Some biscuits or fruits are always welcomed
4. Take several books and coloring tools. Our selection of crayons might come in handy
5. Several light games, puzzles or toys are going to save you :) and make their trip fun
6. For babies, light and easy to fold changing gear are the best. When we are first time parents to tend to pack too many things in our hand luggage. There are solutions out there which can save you some back pains and you should take advantage of them.
What else would you suggest to pack? We might add them to our collection so you can enjoy even more your trip and holidays. Do let us know what you think, right here or on our Facebook and/or Instagram pages.
