The Christmas period can be hectic and a little stressful when you have children. Between buying presents and entertaining the kids, it can be difficult to get into the festive spirit.
If you are traveling with kids, a little preparation before the festive period will do wonders for your panic levels. Book train tickets, research your destination and always, have extra snacks in your bag.
With many people traveling at Christmas, delays and traffic are inevitable. Here are some tips and tricks to handle the Christmas travel rush with kids!
Bring activity books and stickers
You don’t want toys to be thrown around the car, train carriage or flight. Trust me, crawling around on your hands and knees to find a toy tractor is not how you want to spend Christmas.
Buy activity books and stickers to entertain your kids with minimal mess. If you are in a car or train, you can even ask your child to find things outside and give them a sticker as a reward.
Book trains now!
It’s no secret that train prices can sometimes increase during the festive period. Why not book a train from Brighton to Portsmouth in advance, for a cheap and cheerful day out? You can visit the Historic Dockyard, designer outlets or grab some food on the waterfront.
Bring an iPad and headphones
Carrying books, stickers, pens, pencils and everything else can seem excessive for an hour train journey. Instead, you can pop an iPad into your backpack so the children can play games and listen to audiobooks all day long.
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This will come in handy if the kids get restless in a restaurant or on the way home. Although, remember to bring headphones and, if you have multiple kids, a headphone splitter. This way you can enjoy a peaceful journey while the kids are entertained, perfect!
Snacks and drinks
No family journey is complete without snacks, drinks and a pack of baby wipes. Pack some granola bars and bottles of juice in case anyone gets hungry. Baby wipes are essential with younger kids – keep a travel pack in your bag. When you are traveling, it can be hard to find food that the kids like. This way you can prevent any tantrums early on.
Make sure to do a little preparation before Christmas this year so you can enjoy quality family time!