A change is as good as a rest? Not if you're an under-5...

Older children will be excited by the prospect of a holiday. But where parents find idyllic sun-kissed beaches, a toddler sees scarey insects and yucky food. It's even too hot to wear a nappy!

Is your toddler a jet-setter? Have you got a great destination for families with older children? Has your teenager holidayed independently? Let us know!

Flying with toddlers
'If you have any control over when [your toddler] sleeps try to get her to sleep after boarding.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member beentheredonethat

'I took on board a decorated shoe box with an array of new toys in it. I found it very helpful.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member LisaF

'Most flights provide children with some form of activity, depending on their age. It may be a colouring book (wax crayons!) or a little toy. Either way when mine were younger, it was the fact that they had been given something by the steward/ess that made it more exciting and they still had it on the flight home...even though they got another! With stricter security as well you will have to limit what you bring on board!'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member sabnab

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