I’m a travel expert – here are the essentials you need when flying with kids
A TRAVEL expert has revealed the essentials parents need when flying with kids.
Colleen Kelly, who presents a family travel show in the US, took to TikTok to run through a list of must-have items.
First of all, she recommended planning ahead in case your flight is delayed or diverted.
If you have young children, especially babies and toddlers, it can be a nightmare trying to keep them settled and supplied during delays.
Colleen said: “Bring extra diapers, bring extra formula.
“They’re not easy to find, actually almost impossible to find at the airport these days so that’s big.
“And of course, breast milk, bring extra of that.”
However, keeping the little ones fed and clean is the easy part, it’s keeping them entertained and well-behaved that can be a struggle.
Colleen’s top tip was to keep “little surprises” in your bags which can be brought out at a moment’s notice.
These can be small gifts, mini toys or anything else that your kids enjoy.
She added: “They’re going to get bored, they’re going to want to walk around.
“I always keep some dollar store stuff wrapped up, because it’s always more fun if you have a present.
“You can also bribe them…they can have the present if they are good for the next hour”.
Finally, Colleen suggested keeping some sweet treats on hand.
Lollipops work well as they tend to last a bit longer and be relatively low-mess.
While she admitted they aren’t “healthy”, she did say it would make both your and the kids’ flight “a lot better”.
It comes, in contrast, after a flight attendant revealed the items you should never bring onto a plane.
Meanwhile, an Italian native told tourists how to pick the right gelato and which shops to avoid.