Mum reveals the clever trick to flying with young kids – including how to make them ‘sleep for 10 hours’
A MUM has revealed the perfect trick for flying with young kids and how to get them to sleep on a plane.
Whether you have a long-haul international flight or just a short journey, getting in that much-needed rest can be a real challenge when travelling with young one’s.
But one parent believes she’s sussed out the best method to ensure the whole family can peacefully sleep without any disturbances.
Travel expert Jessica Rach recently embarked on an 18 hour flight from London to Bali alongside her toddler and had one trick up her sleeve to make it as smooth-sailing as possible.
She said she that investing in a plane bed was the ultimate way to get her son to sleep.
“I decided to bring a seat extender to turn my son’s seat into a bed,” she told Condé Nast Traveler.
“It was a total game changer, and my toddler slept solidly for over 10 hours.
“This will be accompanying us everywhere from now on.”
The travel guru added how parents can either use a kid’s suitcase that converts into a bed box or invest in an inflatable mattress.
“I opted for the Bubba board as it provided the perfect balance of comfort, low weight, and easy set-up,” she said.
The process is completely hassle free, too, with parents just needing to lay the board on the seat and clip the extension to the tray table.
However, it’s important to note that many airlines have varying rules on which convertible beds or seat extenders are permitted.
Furthermore, they are only allowed in the window or middle seat, so parents are advised to check before travelling.
There are plenty of other ways to ensure you and your children can have a stress-free flight ahead of your next longhaul trip.
Jessica suggests choosing the best seats in advance and packing an entertainment goodie bag.
Sitting by the window and having things to occupy them can be the perfect distraction for toddlers – and save you the hassle of keeping them entertained.
Planning a night flight around your arrival times is also useful as it ensures your kids are less likely to have their sleep schedule disrupted.
Another mum has also revealed her simple tip for keeping kids entertained on a long-haul flight – and it costs just £3.
Rather than bringing onboard items like eye masks, noise-cancelling headphones, and tablets, one mum suggested something a little different.
And a flight attendant has revealed their game-changing tips for flying with kids that everyone parent should know about.
Everything from plane maps to pre-boarding tactics can make the world of difference to a lengthy flight when you have little ones in tow.