ミリー・マッキントッシュのインスタグラム(milliemackintosh) - 1月8日 17時00分

We recently embarked on a long-haul trip to Mauritius with our two young kids, and I must admit, I had my concerns. My fear of flying mixed with the thought of travelling with the kids caused quite some anxiety! ✈️ 🫣

Surprisingly, it wasn't as tough as expected. We got to the airport early, giving the girls time to play in the dedicated kid's area, which helped tire them out.

One valuable tip is that a night flight can make all the difference. It matched their sleep schedule, so they slept for over half of the flight. Aurelia is now old enough for her own seat, so we brought inflatable beds that were worth every penny. The girls slept for 8 hours, allowing me to watch a few movies! 🙌🏻

Unfortunately, our return flight got rescheduled to the daytime and it was a lot harder. Spending 12 hours keeping the girls entertained on that plane felt like the LONGEST. DAY. EVER. 🫠

To keep the kids busy, I loaded their iPads with their favorite shows, and I also had sticker and coloring books. The Watercolor books ended up causing a messy mishap, so I wouldn't recommend those! 💧😂

One ESSENTIAL tip: pack extra clothes, and then pack one more set! Aurelia had a major vomiting episode during a bumpy landing, and I ran out of spare outfits. Can you imagine? Passengers around us were retching 🤣. Sometimes, you just have to soldier on!

As I reflect on what worked and what didn't, here are some recommendations for planning a long-haul flight with your children:

1. Arrive early at the airport to let your kids burn energy in the play areas.
2. If possible, choose night flights that match their sleep schedule.
3. Pack iPads with their favourite shows and mess-free activities.
4. Bring extra outfits - accidents can happen.
5. Consider inflatable beds for overnight flights - we used @flyaway.designs (check airline approval first).
6. Don't stress about others' opinions; kids can have moments you can't control!

The journey had its challenging moments, but it turned out to be much smoother than I first feared. All we can talk about now is how much we loved our family holiday. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments and save for tips on your next trip💗

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