It's great fun taking your baby on holiday, but it can be a little nerve-racking, too. We've got all the information you need to make your family holiday a safe and happy one with articles on how to cope with flights, deciding what to pack and choosing the perfect family-friendly holiday destination.
Best airlines for families
Best flight tips for families
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Travelling with a baby or toddler can be tricky, and when it requires adjusting to a different time zone it can be even harder. But you can try some things to make the transition easier.
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Tania Alexander is a freelance journalist who lives in London. She has three children aged 11, 10 and 4 and has written for many newspapers and magazines including the Times and Independent and BBC Parenting magazine.
Going on holiday with a baby or toddler in tow doesn't have to mean overloading on your luggage allowance or (sometimes literally) taking the kitchen sink. But there are a few items that can make holiday travel much easier - here are some of my top buys below.
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Research suggests that children under two years of age are rarely travel sick, but if your baby is always unhappy when travelling, then travel sickness may be the cause.
Travel sickness is caused by the brain receiving conflicting signals. The eyes send messages and the delicate balance mechanisms of the inner ear report something different. For instance, if you are looking at a book in the car, your eyes see the motionless book but your balance mechanisms are saying that you are moving.
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A summer holiday is a good chance to recharge your batteries, but only if the facilities for your children are up to scratch. Some companies have learnt that the way to keep parents happy is to make sure the children are happy and well cared for. Here's a selection of travel companies that offer child-friendly hotels all over the world. Sometimes childcare is included in the cost of the holiday. Sometimes it's an added extra. Be sure to check this out before booking. Kids' clubs for school age children may only run in school holidays.
All prices were checked with the companies in April 2004, but do remember to double-check prices and facilities when you make your booking enquiry. Let us know if you have tried other holiday companies that we could add to our list by using our Contact Us page.
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Charter flights
If you are going on a package holiday, a "charter" flight is generally included in the price. Charter flights are organised by tour operators to supply transport to holiday destinations. They sometimes get a bad press for overcrowding, discomfort and delays. But they are usually cheaper than scheduled flights and can be better for families as they offer a a variety of bookable extras. If you have a query about your flight, contact your tour operator first as it will be able to supply most answers. Some charter airlines offer flight-only tickets which you can book without paying for a whole holiday.
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Our Best Airlines for Families guide is written by Chloë Bryan-Brown, a freelance journalist who edits the family travel pages of The Times and is mother of three-year-old Peggy.
Flying with children can be stressful, partly because so much of the experience is out of your control. My worst flights with my daughter were when she was 10 months and we were delayed on Barcelona runway in stifling heat, and a packed charter flight from Greece when she was 17 months and had a tummy upset.
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It depends. Bulkhead seats have more legroom than other seats. They usually have extra oxygen bags for babies and toddlers flying without an assigned seat. Another plus: air cots can be attached to bulkheads. However, the armrests on those seats often don't go up, so there's no chance of you or your baby stretching out. If your flight shows a film, the screen will be right in front of you and hard to see. The biggest drawback of all is that bulkhead seats don't offer underseat storage for hand luggage. That means you'll be unbuckling, rearranging, standing up and opening the overhead lockers whenever your baby needs a snack, drink, toy or other necessity.
If you don't want to buy a seat for your child, you can try booking a window and aisle seat in a three-seat row hoping the plane won't fill so you can use that middle seat. If someone does reserve the seat, you can always move over - everyone prefers a window or aisle seat to the middle. However, it's always a good idea to book an individual seat for your baby or toddler so she can be safely secured in a car seat. If your baby or toddler doesn't have her own seat, she will need to be secured on your lap with a special safety strap.
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Travelling by plane with a baby or small child is potentially an anxious and challenging time for parents, so it is best to be well rested yourself before making the trip.
A baby may in fact find the flight soothing and could surprise you by sleeping dutifully throughout the journey. Breast or bottle-feeding during take-off and landing will help alleviate any ear popping, as the sucking and swallowing action relieves pressure that builds up in the ears during this time. Straws in cartons of drinks would work the same way with toddlers.
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If you're off on holiday with your baby or toddler, your little travelling companion will add a whole new dimension to your trip. Yes, you'll need to take a lot more luggage than usual and plan well in advance, but travelling with children can turn holidays into an enjoyable adventure.
Here are some parent-tested suggestions for travelling with a young child:
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Babies tend to be low-maintenance travellers who sleep a good deal of the time. Even so, they need a remarkable amount of gear to help them stay comfortable and happy. Here's a checklist of items you shouldn't travel without, plus tips for easy, efficient packing.
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Nappies
One for each hour you'll be in transit, plus extras in case of emergencies or delays |
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Baby blanket(s)
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By the time your baby is eight to 15 months old, she's become used to her surroundings and familiar faces. Travel can disrupt her sense of security and routine, especially when visiting an unfamiliar place or meeting lots of strangers. If your baby has to eat, sleep, and play in a way she's not used to, she may get grizzly and difficult and who can blame her?
Here are some tips to help make your trip safe and painless:
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