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Finally, before you decide on a long-haul flight, which are the worst for jet lag, carefully consider arrival and departure times and layovers. When preparing for a flight from the east to west, a late evening departure may encourage your children to sleep, allowing you to rest as well. When traveling from west to east, try to arrive at your destination in late evening. The darkness may encourage sleep and lessen jet lag. A stopover in a foreign city may provide not only a chance to rest but also a chance to explore another location before you reach your final destination. Once you decide to book a flight, make sure that your seats are located next to each other. Nothings worse than having to beg, bargain and plead with fellow passengers to give up their seat when theyre trying to get their families or themselves settled. If the airline you are traveling with doesnt assign seats until you check in, then be sure to arrive as early as possible. Also, book a child seat for small children, which act like a combination between a booster seat and a car seat and are more secure than the typical lap belt. Finally, some airlines allow customers to print their boarding passes online a day in advance. If thats not an option, some airports have kiosks that will allow you to print them yourself when you arrive. Take advantage of these opportunities to save time and avoid painfully long lines. Once the tricky and time-consuming logistics of airplane travel have been taken care of, its time to focus on packing. Nothing can be worse than traveling ill-prepared or with too much baggage. Pack as light as you can, and make sure your baggage complies with airline requirement of not being too large or too heavy. If possible, combine your childrens luggage with your luggage in order to decrease the risk of losing a bag. As for carry-on luggage, which should contain essential items like medications and passports, back-packs are usually best for both children and adults because they are both spacious and hands-free. Smaller children find it easier to handle smaller backpacks, so make sure their carry-on is size-appropriate. Let your children participate in packing. Allow them to pick out their favorite clothing and a few favorite quiet games, toys and books for the flight. A coloring book with crayons or a portable DVD player can keep them entertained in the air. Dont forget to pack extra batteries for electronic devices. Finally, dont forget to add some essential items to your own carry-on. Children often tire of the toys they pack, so bring new reading books, coloring books or crayons in your own bag as a surprise. Also, unlike most adults, many children like to eat little snacks all day long, so pack some nutritious munchies like string cheese or apple slices in your bag. Extra drinks with straws can help prevent dehydration (without the possibility of spillage). Avoid sugary snack and drinks as they can cause agitation or increase dehydration. Hand wipes or simple baby wipes are also important for clean-up of sticky faces, hands, or seat trays. Traveling with children can be both a challenge and a joy. Simple research, early preparation, and light packing can make your familys next airplane trip an enjoyable experience. Hot Holidays Top Ten Necessities for your Sunny Vacation Destination Travel Vacation : Are you ready for a great vacation in a sunny, warm, and possibly sandy area? Ingredients for a hot holiday youll remember for a lifetime are easy to plan. Here are a few to keep in mind... | ||
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