What to Pack On Long Haul Flights With Children

This article is purely a checklist of items you may wish to consider packing for the flight. We will cover tips & tricks on how to survive long haul flights with children in another article.

Entertainment:

• Crayons, pencils & colouring in books, paper

• Stickers

• Story books

• Small tubs of playdoh

• Portable DVD player

• Playing cards

• Nintendo DS, Gameboy etc.

• Lego

• Surprise toys & or books. Wrap these up in gift paper to make them more exciting.

Food:

• Snacks including dried fruit, crackers, muesli bars

• Hard lolly for take off & landing

• Bottles & formula if necessary

Other:

• 2 - 3 changes of clothes, including a jumper because planes can become chilly

• Nappies

• Baby wipes

• Nappy rash cream

• Bags to dispose of nappies

• Pacifier/dummy (if your child uses one)

• A favourite blanket/bunnyrug

• A favourite soft toy

• Medications your child may be on (if this is prescription, obtain a note from your doctor)

• Slippers for long haul flights

• Panadol

• Face cloth

Check with the airline you are flying with to find out what restrictions they have on luggage including prohibited items, weight allowance, check in times etc.

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