Going abroad with a Toddler!

You won’t be able to use the car seat on the plane but if you have a car transfer you will be able to use. You can’t use it on a coach as the seatbelts are different. Get a car seat bag for it and pack it out with nappies (if they are still in nappies) and towels.

I’ve been abroad 3 times with my 2 year and going again next week (with my newborn in tow) and the best advice is just go with the flow, routines go out the window, lower your expectations and don’t stress about it.

I also pack lightly for myself and overpack for my toddler as with all the fruit, ice creams and sun cream they get messy quickly 😂 also things like nappies can be very expensive in other countries so it’s easier to pack more then you usually need and use a vacuum bag for them to make space in your suitcase.

For the plane lots of snacks, new and fun toys, reusable stickers, we don’t use a tablet everyday but for the planes we allow it as it’s a novelty for her.

We've just come back from a holiday and took plenty of snacks, nappies, clothes for him. He's 2 and his sleep went out the window on the flights but they were early morning and late night with delays 🤦‍♀️ he loved it. We didn't take a car seat and on the transfer (bus) he loved it. Sat still for most of it. The flight out he was a bit restless and wanted to walk up and down but flight back he just watching a film for most of it. All my anxiety was worth it though as he loved the characters at the hotel and the all you can eat with the all inclusive 😅