Travelling with a toddler

Travelling with a toddler is far from easy. But over the past couple of years we have found some ways to make our trips manageable with a toddler in tow.

1) Snacks. Snacks. Snacks. I can’t tell you how many times a day our 3 year old will say ‘snaaaack’. We always make sure we have packed plenty of her favourite snacks. On flights, we have a lunch box with separate compartments. She now knows this is her aeroplane snack box and gets excited when we get it out on the plane. 2) Preparation. Before we go anywhere new we always sit down and watch videos together of where we are going. Before we go on a flight, we sit and watch videos of airports and aeroplanes. We love to watch cruise ship videos too - maybe more for my benefit aswell! 3) Go with the flow. How your day goes depends on your toddlers mood, right? We have learnt that if she wants a nap, let her nap. If she wants to go swimming, we go swimming. Plans change all the time on holiday with a child so it’s easier to just go with the flow.