Going on holiday can be stressful. Below is our guide to the essential products which will help you survive the airport and the flight.
Firstly, you need a good bag. If you have a single compartment bag you will not be able to find things and every time you rummage in your bag you will not be watching your kids. It is during these stressed minutes that you are most likely to shout and them and set an awkward atmosphere for the whole journey.
There are two basic bag types worth considering. If you are looking at a single strap bag you need to make sure that it extends long enough to be worn across the body rather than over the shoulder.
A bag worn across the body is more secure and more comfortable than over the shoulder. If you are traveling with kids it is best to keep your hands as free as possible. Venturer make a couple of bags which are suitable. These are affordable and practical.
The other option which keeps your hands free is a backpack. This can be either a single or double strap backpack. You may find a single strap quicker to get on an off. Travelon make a range of messenger style bags which could be suitable. These are more expensive, but they are well made practical bags. They tend to have two large zipper compartments and a hidden compartment for money, passports etc, making them very practical for air travel with kids.
The other obvious bags are from the luggage experts, such as Samsonite. These are great bags, but you may find that some of them are designed for the seasoned traveler, rather than for a parent.
If you are unsure about which flight bag to choose write a quick list of what you are likely to want to take on the plane with you and then choose the bag which they will best fit into.
