“There will never be a perfect time to travel with your children, so do it now, before the opportunity passes you by. You can’t turn back time.” – AJ and Natasha
Children are adorable, no doubt about it. But when you are traveling with them on a long journey, they turn into so-called “little monsters.”
Siti Rohani, who was then the managing editor of the Asian edition of Reader’s Digest and the person assigned to handle travel features, shares the following timely tips on what to do if you are traveling with kids:
Keep food and water in your hand luggage when flying. It may take some time before the flight crew can get to you after take-off, especially if it’s a bumpy ride and the seatbelt sign is still on. So, it’s a good idea to keep snacks in your bag to keep the little ones happy until you can get some assistance.
Since water is not allowed to be brought in, ask the stewardess if she could give you water once you get into the plane and explain to her your reason for having water immediately.
Split up. The old adage of strength in numbers doesn’t apply when flying with children. It may be easier if you and your partner sit several rows apart so one can get some rest while the other tends to the child. This works equally if you have more than one child; breaking the kids up can keep the noise level down and your sanity intact.
