It sounds like organisation is key. I think it will be intimidating the first time we travel as a family, but planning meticulously will help.

My kids were always so excited to travel and they were always very well behaved because they just loved being on a plane and going somewhere exciting. I taught them to be very respectful of the people around them. They knew that they were not to push on the seat in front and that they were to talk and not shout. For me that makes it easier as I know we are not upsetting others.

Number two is so important – keeping them entertained.

Great tips. I found having kids wheelie suitcases helped lots at the airport and waiting in lines as they were able to sit on them

Take a compact First Aid Kit with you with anything you could be unlucky enough to need : bandaids of various sizes and types, antiseptics, sunscreen, insect repellant, medication for tummy upsets. It can be hard to get hold of such items when travelling. Some things have different names even with in Aust. so there is a reasonable chance the same could apply overseas. Always make sure you carry additional medication to what you anticipating you normally take. Also carry your prescriptions. If going to Aba Dhabi or Dubai (I can’t remember which one it country it is) and are taking blood pressure tablets you won’t be allowed to take them in, yet you can get your prescription for them filled. I know somebody who had this problem. handbag, hand sanitizer which you can use on your hands after handling doors etc. in places, e.g after waling out of final public conveniences – not everybody has clean hands when the enter / depart via the door into the toilet area. One tip mark the container in some way so you can’t be accused of stealing it. It is a good idea to do it with drink bottles etc. You can scribble through the bar codes. Anything I take from home I scribble it out with permanent marker, sometimes other places on the label on the container or mark the container itself. You cannot take sharp items – nail scissors, metal nail files or anything sharp. Some shoes have metal in them so you will probably be asked to take them off and be re-scanned. They no longer accept letters or certificates saying you have metal screws etc inserted during surgery. Terrorists have been known to some nasty things put in legs etc. I know a guy who was told to show his scar. The scar hadn’t completely healed so he needed to be able to sit down to do it. He said he would if he could use a private room. He told them he wan’t going to “drop” his trousers in public. Hope these tips help.

It does sound like organisation is the key. Thanks for the advice

We recently returned from 3.5 month European holiday with our 3.5 yo. We found the key was to be organised but most importantly explain to our daughter what was happening, where were going, doing and always keep her involved. We also brought lots of things to keep her entertained but also brought along a few of her favourite toys & books so she had some continuity. She was an amazing little traveller.

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  oh yeah keep them in the loop and be super prepared

or better still, leave them with a family member, and have a break!!

traveling and kids so hard we need tips

I sure am glad i never had to organise my 3 for an overseas trip.

Thanks for this as I’m travelling with two kids overseas in November for the first time!

Some great tips here. We’re looking at going overseas next year (to Europe) with a 4 year old and 9 year old. Will be interesting….

I am loving the fact that my 2 year old will now have her own seat. What a blessing it was when we were travelling before she was two and no one sat in the middle.

not easy to travel woth kids

What is the best way to travel on a long haul trip with a baby born 3/7/2015 and trip is 30/12/2015 with return late February 2016.

Thankfully my son will be older on our next overseas trip. However, you do still need to be organised. Previously we’ve had snacks (a must!), iPod with music, iPad with a movie or games on it. Comfy neck pillow and light blanket to encourage sleep!!

Some great tips, thanks. We’ll never travel overseas, but there is too much to see in Australia to need to go. I’ve browsed the Bound Round website and while it has some of Australia covered, I can see it improving as more people get involved and start leaving their photos and stories too. A great visual map for the kids. My favourite tips would have to be have spare drinking water with you just in case, and involve the kids in planning where to go next.

Thank you for the helpful tips.

Good sound information here – and be prepared for those earaches either on take off or preparing to land. Have chewing gum handy and menthol on a hankie for them to breathe in.

Great tips for travelling! Very good!