Tips for travelling with children: Getting around

21 July 2010 - During the summer period, each Wednesday you will find a new travel tip on our website.
Today's topic: Getting around.

• Snap on wheels for infant car seats are a real bonus if you've booked a seat for your infant and he'll be riding in his car seat. They can be taken onto the plane but take the assembly apart before check in to reduce the appearance of bulk. You'll love the convenience of wheels as you move around the airport.
• A cabin bag with it's own wheels can hook over the handles of a baby buggy to aid in airport ease of movement.
• How do you keep your kids under control in a fun way in airports and other busy areas? Take a set of reins or a harness for a toddler so that you can let him walk around, but still keep him close at hand. This is a great bonus as you try to pick luggage from the carousel or present documents to airline, customs and immigration officials.
• Small travel strollers will fit in the luggage bins of 747's or larger aircraft but airlines have become increasingly strict about not allowing these on board.
• An infant front pack is really helpful so that you can carry baby while you push a luggage trolley.
• Kids will never complain anymore about tired feet and will enjoy lugging heavy suitcases from one side of the airport to the other, if your child can ride on it. www.trunki.co.uk supplies special children’s suitcases that make travelling with children fun!