Flying long-haul with kids can feel like a marathon, but with the right preparation, it becomes a lot smoother. Whether you’re planning a family holiday or visiting relatives, these simple tips can make the experience calmer, more organised, and even enjoyable.
🧸 Pack for calm, not chaos: Make sure you can access what you need, when you need it, by using a backpack, like the HuddoCo Anywhere Backpack, designed with family travel in mind 💡.
💧 Keep hydration handy: Airplane air is dry, and kids can forget to drink when they’re distracted. Encourage small sips often to help everyone stay comfortable. Pro tip - pop the straw before you take-off, as the pressure in the cabin can cause water to shoot out if you only open it mid flight!
🎧 Entertainment equals sanity: Download movies, shows, and audiobooks before you fly. Don’t count on inflight WiFi. Kid-sized headphones and offline games are your best friends. A kids travel tray can help keep entertainment, toys and snacks in check throughout your flight (and creates a barrier between your little one and the germs on the airplane tray! 🦠
😴 Hoping for some in-flight z’s?: Comfy layers, soft blankets, and their favourite toy can turn a busy cabin into a comfort zone. Recreating bedtime routines from home (reading books, having a bottle, putting a sleep sack on) can send little minds the message that it’s time to rest. If your little one sleeps with white noise at home 💤 don’t hesitate to take a portable sound machine on board. Other passengers can hardly hear them over the plane noise, plus, everyone wears noise cancelling headphones these days!
👖 Spare clothes (for everyone): If a poo-nami or projectile vomit is going to happen, you can bet it’ll happen during a flight! And if your kiddo is covered in something ghastly, chances are, so are you. Pack a light-weight change of clothes for everyone, trust us, you’ll be glad you did 😉
⭐Turn economy into first class: Inflatable comfort devices, like the Kooshy Kids Plane Kooshion , are a game-changer for tiny humans. Increase chances of achieving that mile high nap and keep little legs comfortable (the passenger sitting in front will thank you 😂).
🍎 Snacks solve everything: Healthy snacks and a few small treats can save the day when in-flight meals don’t appeal. Think fruit, crackers, and easy bites that keep little travellers happy and full. A lollypop on take off can help relieve pressure in little ears, and you can even get them sugar-free.
🪥 Freshen up before landing: Pack wipes, a toothbrush, and a change of clothes for everyone. A quick refresh before landing makes the whole family feel new again and ready for arrival photos.
☁️ Plan for comfort, not perfection: Flights rarely go exactly to plan. There will be delays, spills, and probably a few toilet trips. But there will also be giggles, naps, and moments of calm. That balance is what family travel is all about.
Travelling with kids isn’t always easy, but with a little patience and preparation, you’ll get there and make memories that are worth every moment in the air 💛
If you’re gearing up for your next family adventure, explore our range of baby bags, travel-friendly crossbody bags, and snack essentials designed to make every journey a little easier. From organised compartments and easy-access pockets to durable, wipe-clean materials, our HuddoCo travel bags are made to move with you.
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Happy travels ♥️
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