Travelling with any child by any mode of transport can sometimes be a stressful experience. There are certain things you can do to prepare yourself and them for the journey whether it is a car or plane journey.

If you are travelling for a long time yo to be your child can become restless and agitated. Always make sure you take enough juice and snacks for your little ones as they might not eat the food provided if you were travelling on an aeroplane. It is always an idea to pack food that will not make the child messy or sticky. You should aim for food such and vegetable sticks and dry foods rather the chocolate and youghurts as they can cause mess.

Always take enough toys or entertaining activities for your children. It maybe a book or portable DVD player. Try not to take toys that will get lost as they might not be found again as travelling in any mode of transport can be a quite cramped experience.

A pillow and blanket are always and essential part of your travel equipment. You maybe travelling for long periods of time and your child will want to sleep and they like to have their own creature comforts.

Always take a spare change of clothes and if your child needs nappies or baby milk always make sure you have enough if your plane is delayed or cancelled. If you are stuck in an airport abroad they may not have certain things your baby will require.