How to Travel Stress-free with a Toddler-Part3

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How to Travel Stress-free with a Toddler-Part3
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How to Travel Stress-free with a Toddler-Part3

• Here is another part of the series written by Ben
  Pure. He has tried to make your journey smooth
  and stress-free in his three part series on
  travelling with toddlers. He had earlier
  mentioned about how strollers can make your life
  easier when you are travelling. Most airlines
  allow strollers to be carried till the end of the
  gate. Some of the airlines even allow the
  stroller to be taken in the plane if there is
  ample space. However, if you are checking in your
  stroller make sure it is wrapped appropriately
  and labeled fragile. The stroller should have a
  tag with your name, address, and phone number
  attached to it. It is also a good idea to carry a
  car seat if it is convenient and if it is not a
  part of baggage restriction.

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• It is also important to talk to children about
  the journey and the thing that will happen at
  the airport. Some sensitive toddlers may not like
  the idea of suddenly removing their shoes and
  parting with their comfort toy even for a short
  bit when it goes on the conveyor belt. In fact,
  Benjamin Pure suggests, try to get in a queue
  reserved for the families to make your life
  easier. Do not keep a lot of things on the
  stroller because it would be difficult to empty
  it at the last minute and there is a chance that
  you might leave something important behind.

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• Well after the security check has been done,
  there is time to visit toilets, change nappies,
  explore the airport, or grab a snack. Reaching
  the airport early always helps. It is also a good
  idea to tire the children in the play area so
  that they sleep during the journey. Do not stray
  too much and stay near the gate from where you
  have to board the flight advises Ben Pure. Most
  airlines let families with children board first
  which makes life easier. It is natural to feel
  frustrated and stressed out before you set out to
  travel with children. Just dont express your
  frustration because children pick up moods fast.