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Top 10 travel products as recommended by our Local Community Managers...
Top 10 travel products as recommended by our Local Community Managers...
Teresa, Local Community Manager for Wandsworth
My daughter loves food so on long flights I make sure to pack Bickiepegs, a teething cookie. They are super convenient – you just put the cookie around the thread and attach it to a dummy whip and children can munch on them. This keeps them busy for a while, and spares me from a hungry, crying baby! Definitely bring their favourite toys, especially if they make a small sound or rattle (the rattle was a live saver for me!)
On long car rides we put on her favourite cartoons and baby rhymes.
*Important tip*: make sure your child is not overdressed as it can get quite hot in the car and s/he can get very uncomfortable.
My check-list for travelling:
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Modupe, Local Community Manager for Queen’s Park
Cameron is very easily entertained with an iPad with music and Paw Patrol on it. However, my biggest concern when travelling on a long flight with him was that he didn’t want to stay seated with his seat belt on. He would always take it off when he wasn’t supposed to, especially a few hours in when he was restless and bored of being on a plane. What really helped was my mum having a chat with him and making it his job to ensure that that his mummy kept her sealtbelt on and was nice and quiet throughout the flight. He takes responsibility very seriously and ever since then never takes his seatbelt off and tells me off when I do.
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Linsday, Local Community Manager for Notting Hill
We travel often to the States to visit family, and the jet lag can be tough. We try to prepare the kids in advance by gradually pushing their bedtime back 30 minutes at a time starting a couple of weeks before the trip. Even if we can get them halfway adjusted to the time change before we leave, it helps! Also, we learned the hard way never to take an afternoon or evening flight when headed west. Taking the first flight of the day makes the time change easier on everyone.
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Zainab, Local Community Manager for Wimbledon
My daughter struggles with sensory issues so we've always found it very convenient when we have our trusty travel cushion, her favourite jacket (she goes from "I feel hot" to "I feel cold" pretty fast), and even a change of clothes!
My check-list for travelling:
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Julie, Local Community Manager for East London
My son is 14 months old and I have found a great duo for sleeping time or playtime on the go (plane, car or train):
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Kripa, Local Community Manager for St. John’s Wood
Travelling with little ones is a tremendous joy, but let's face it - insanely stressful and tiring, not to forget the packing! With airlines tightening up the ropes even more with their luggage allowances and weight restrictions, it’s highly essential to pack smart and travel light.
My top travel hacks for keeping the sanity of a parent dealing with the insanity of a little one, two or more… from baby to big kid.
I’ve left this tip for last as I find that in this day in age the world has become a scary place. I have taught my children a “secret password” that is assigned and known only by their parents (thereafter given to adults and relatives we trust). They have been taught that if anyone (strangers or known people including relatives) approaches them with a gift, candy or invitation to go somewhere, they should request the password. If that person can provide it then my children know it’s safe to go with them or accept something from them. This password is secret so they know they must never reveal it. A good example of how this may be needed: We go to the beach every summer and beaches are packed. Say someone was to approach my child and say to them that they’ve come to get her to take her to mummy, that mummy is calling her. Chances are my child would go thinking she’s being taken to me. She would request the password and if the person was unable to provide, she would run to one of us or scream if she felt scared. This is so so important as children do get approached all around the world at playgrounds, parks, school exits etc. Our children need to be told that there are strangers out there that may tell lies and may take children away. Communication is key so keep informed and arm your children with tools to protect them.
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