(1) Forget old toys and buy new just before the flight for your kids
Apart from satisfying their eagerness to play, those toys will also get them curious about the new things they can play with. Combine that eagerness and curiosity and you'll have kids who won't mind sitting through a whole flight, as long as you let them discover their new playthings.
(2) You should always have your medicine kit with you, even for a short vacation. Even if it's just mild abdominal cramps, a child is going to complain when he feels he's not okay. You should have some pills ready, just in case anyone needs to pop one.
(3) When you have your luggage checked in, ask for window a window seat for your child.
(4) Take your babies fitted cot sheet with you; not a clean one but one he /she has slept on for at least a night so it smells like them and their bed and home. For toddlers you may like to take their pillow case, neither take up too much space in your luggage.
(5) If possible before travel get baby used to room temperature baby food this makes life much easier if you can't get access to microwaves etc.
(6) Try out your portacots / travel cot at home for nap time to allow kids to get used to them and highlight any issues before you go away.
(7) Clean out the pockets and underneath basket of your stroller before going to the airport, it is easier to do at home than at security checks.
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