cococookie
Chatty Member
@mrkrabs I’m breastfeeding but sometimes give him formula, we are hoping to go away in August, he will be 6 months
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I_Like_Tractors
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Love these tips, added sandwich bags to the packing list!
I've never understood why anyone would want to board early with kids, why do you want to sit on the plane even longer than you have to? We are always last on
Second the extension lead, total game changer!
A fresh make up brush to put the suncream on kids faces without them getting fed up or missing a bit
A little paddling pool for small ones to play with by the pool (my little ones had fun for ages filling it up with cups etc and playing with the water when I made them come out of the pool for a break in the shade)
I've never understood why anyone would want to board early with kids, why do you want to sit on the plane even longer than you have to? We are always last on
Second the extension lead, total game changer!
A fresh make up brush to put the suncream on kids faces without them getting fed up or missing a bit
A little paddling pool for small ones to play with by the pool (my little ones had fun for ages filling it up with cups etc and playing with the water when I made them come out of the pool for a break in the shade)
underwhelmed1985
Well-known member
Fingers crossed, I’m second guessing everything now, what clothes to pack etc
Mr Krabs
VIP Member
I always take a travel mug for AI resorts! They have coffee machines but always have the crap little cups and I need a big mug. If I’m self catering I take coffee bags so I’m not stuck with instant.
When I went with a big group, I wish I’d taken a tray as they never have them in holiday resorts and it’s annoying when it’s your round.
When I went with a big group, I wish I’d taken a tray as they never have them in holiday resorts and it’s annoying when it’s your round.
How old are they? Are you bottle feeding? If you’re going to Spain, take enough nappies for your trip as they are expensive. I paid €12 for a small pack on my last trip!Any holiday hacks for traviling with a baby would be much appreciated
Dragon100
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We self cater, I always take propper coffee and a cafetere (SP) I can't do instant coffee!! I also take my own knives and chopping board as most places we stay have glass chopping boards and blunt knives as a result of the glass boards. I have also invested, in a 70% off sales, microfiber towels the work well, we have 2 each, one for shower and one for the beach - they are the same size as a bath sheet and fold up into the size of a teatowel, dry quicker than a regular towel and all 4 take up less space in packing than 1 regular towel!
underwhelmed1985
Well-known member
Ooh hack I’ve got is to fill car seats (if taking them) with nappies before putting the cover on and checking it in. Save space in your luggage
Pesky Tarian
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The absolute best thing I invested in was a multi USB charger to charge all the phones/tablet from one power point.
When the kids were smaller i would always take eye masks for the flight, pop them on and they'd sleep the whole way.
Also I always take some little squirty Robinson's concentrate too, as mine aren't keen on fizzy drinks....on one AI hol all they could offer was grenadine and water
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I wish I was brave enough to rock up with my own cup !
When the kids were smaller i would always take eye masks for the flight, pop them on and they'd sleep the whole way.
Also I always take some little squirty Robinson's concentrate too, as mine aren't keen on fizzy drinks....on one AI hol all they could offer was grenadine and water
.I wish I was brave enough to rock up with my own cup !
You can get travel towels that fold up really small
whyhellothere83
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I always do both of these!
ScrambledEggs
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We always go self catering and I take big mugs, I also take plastics plates etc for the kids because they only have crockery in the apartments.
Bag clips and sandwich bags. We tend to eat out for lunch and dinner but always buy fruit so the bags are handy to take it to the pool .
Bag clips and sandwich bags. We tend to eat out for lunch and dinner but always buy fruit so the bags are handy to take it to the pool .
LennonRoad
VIP Member
I have kids so….
Buy shower gel and hand wash in boots or similar in duty free
Hand wash is kid essential - can’t cope with hotel soap
A 99c pop up laundry bin from jysk/home bargains to collect laundry as holiday goes on
try to take out half the clothes I want to take
extension plug socket thing with usb holes
( I’m so tech)
very very large beach bag x2 so we can both lug kid stuff to pool/beach
If self catering at home, centreparcs etc I always take my own large wine glasses, sharp knife and airfryer
Buy shower gel and hand wash in boots or similar in duty free
Hand wash is kid essential - can’t cope with hotel soap
A 99c pop up laundry bin from jysk/home bargains to collect laundry as holiday goes on
try to take out half the clothes I want to take
extension plug socket thing with usb holes
( I’m so tech)
very very large beach bag x2 so we can both lug kid stuff to pool/beach
If self catering at home, centreparcs etc I always take my own large wine glasses, sharp knife and airfryer
cococookie
Chatty Member
Thank you for the advice 