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If you're flying with children this year don't be afraid of the unknown. Using this invaluable guide on travelling with children, it answers some of the common questions and concerns raised by parents who are flying from Edinburgh Airport. |
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Flying with children isn't as scary as you might first think. With careful planning and preparation - all listed below - you and your family will get your holiday off to a 'flying' start.
This guide has many tips and ideas to help parents cope when travelling through the airport with very young children, flying with children, and what to pack in your hand luggage.
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Plane Seats For Children ... |
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Do check with your Airline what provisions they have for travelling with children, toddlers or babies. Including their seat allocation.
In most cases, Airlines offer their bulkhead seats to families - these are at the front of each cabin section and have facilities for your child. These seats are sometimes pre-bookable, others are on a first come first serve basis.
Make sure you check in advance so you don't miss out. |
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Check- in With Young Children ... |
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Make sure you and your family leave for the Edinburgh Airport in plenty of time - just think about any last minute nappy changes you might need to stop off for.
Plan exactly what time you need to leave your house to get to the airport and aim to be ready at least half an hour before hand, and also aim to leave at least half an hour before too.
Make sure you know the route to the airport so that you don’t get lost and end up arriving late. Try to find out if there are any planned road works or delays that you would need to take into account. Make sure there's a map in your glove box just in case.
To find out more about getting to the airport click here |
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You've arrived at the airport in good time. So go that little bit further to help yourself by pre-booking your airport parking when travelling with children.
Especially useful when flying with children is a meet and greet parking service. This way you don't have to find the remote airport car park, you simply drive directly to the Airport Terminal - it's quick and easy.
Unload your family and (endless) luggage and go straight to check-in. When you arrive back your car will be waiting outside the airport terminal ready for the final journey home. It really is that easy.
When checking in with children ask if the flight is full and if not ask to be seated by some empty seats. Most airline crew will do their best to find you a seat next to an empty one so you and your family can spread out, and the little ones can get some sleep.
As a family you'll be asked to board first - be ready for boarding so that you can get on the plane early as the cabin crew will be in a better position to help you.
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Baby Food, Formula Milk and Drinking Water . ... |
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Buying Baby Foods Overseas
Many parents and guardians worry about travelling overseas with a baby or young toddler and not being able to purchase their normal formula milk or baby food. In the following sections we aim to provide some helpful unofficial information about purchasing your baby essentials whilst away including foods and nappies.
When packing your luggage be sure to include some supplies of baby food and milk and even nappies for when you first arrive. This is so you can arrive safely at your destination and get settled before rushing off out in a blind panic trying to find formula – it’s especially worth packing some pre-bottled packs of formula milk too - or jars of baby food etc.
Safe Water For Babies
It’s not advisable, due to delicate tummies, giving your baby tap water when overseas. Give your baby bottled water for drinking. For making up formula also use bottled water and boil first as you would back in the UK. When buying bottled water it’s very important to check that the water brand you are buying contains less than 30 Na of sodium. If you’re travelling to Spain many of their pharmacies sell specially distilled water for babies.
Formula Milk
Whilst formula milk is readily available in Europe you will need to go to a pharmacy to purchase it. Similar brands are available but carry a different name, Cow & Gate in Spain for instance is called Almiron. For more unofficial information about buying your particular brand of milk overseas you should call the telephone advice line on the pack of your milk packet.
Buying Jarred Baby Foods
Anyone travelling to Europe will find it easy buying baby food in jars. Hero is a very available baby food in Spain and across Europe. Hipp is also readily available as are products from Nestle. Local supermarkets, although if you are somewhere remote then try a larger main supermarket, should all stock a good selection of baby foods and snacks. As will most pharmacies.
Buying Nappies
Buying nappies abroad is very easy. Just try any local supermarket where both main brands such as Huggies and Pampers are readily available. It’s important to note that in many European Countries cotton nappies are very rare, particularly in Spain, so if you normally use re-useable nappies then you may need to consider using disposables whilst you are away.
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