Bags are packed and you’re ready to go! But wait, you’re travelling with kids for the first time and you have no idea how they’re going to behave on the flight.
Genuine trepidation about filling those hours is extremely common in the act of raising children. What if it’s a long flight? What if they cry the whole way? What if a meal or nap is missed? How am I going to handle all of our luggage and car seats while hunting for Fort Lauderdale airport parking? Self Park FLL will load your luggage directly from your trunk to the shuttle trunk and have you off to the airport with no added stress.
It can be hard for any of us to sit for a long time but this is especially true for most kids. However, a long flight doesn’t necessarily need to be boring, stressful, or fidgety. Keeping children grounded in their seats with age-appropriate airplane activities will be the time killer and distraction that they need.
Here are some kid friendly activities to keep you stress free and your little one’s happy.
Magnetic Games
Bring along some magnetic travel games as one of your plane activities. They are cost efficient and kids can play bingo, tic tac toe, chess, checkers and other memorable games that will last them a lifetime. The game pieces are magnetic and stick to the board, so you won’t have to worry about them falling all over the place. Also, the game board itself is compact enough to easily slide into your carry-on luggage. Easy peezy and very convenient.
Card Games
Make sure to pack a deck of playing cards in your purse or carry on. You can’t go wrong with classics like regular playing cards, UNO, Skip-Bo, Phase 10, and Canasta. Cards are a great way to teach your kids about counting. War and Go-Fish are also great startup games for children that are unfamiliar with cards.
Movies
If your child is more into watching movies of any kind, it might be wise to pack a portable DVD player. Pop in either 1 or 2 of your kids favorite movies and it will usually create a much needed distraction, or maybe even a nap! (Wishful thinking) S/n: Invest in a pair of headphones. It could be a true game changer.
IPad or Tablet
Angry Birds, anyone? Or how about a nice learning game to get those brain cells working? An Ipad or Tablet could come in handy and will also allow kids to explore youtube if the plane has wifi access. There are Many airlines that offer Internet access during your flight. Access prices vary depending on the airline but in-flight Wi-Fi can be a lifesaver if you have kids that like to play games online. They’ll be happily occupied while visiting all of their favorite websites 30,000 feet above the ground.
Coloring Books and Crayons
Ahh, Old reliable! This old classic is a no-fail way to entertain your kids during a flight. Just whip out the crayola crayons and coloring books in advance of your trip when your children aren’t with you to heighten their interest when you bring them onto the plane. Nothing wrong with getting a little creative. You can also make sure the coloring book has a theme that matches one of their interests. This could range from farm animals to superheroes and most can fit any age group..
Books/ audio books
It almost feels as if books have become a dying breed, which sadly shouldn’t be. We all wish that people of all ages would put their head in a book instead of an electronic item. Reading and comprehending are some of the most important skills that a child can develop in life. Hopefully a good book will create the ultimate distraction for your child.
There are many different activities that parents can choose for their kids. Make sure to plan ahead and come prepared so that your child has options when flying. Good luck!
