I will be flying out beg of next year to uk, with 2 toddlers, and itl be me alone to suffer, lol. im scared about how il manage, mt 2 yr old is already very naughty and hyper and im already having nightmares about it. any tips? anyone else did the same?
and NO, leaving one behind is NOT an option. thanks.
Re: travelling with 2 toddlers :
I don't think you're allowed to travel with two toddlers alone?
or is it two babies, under twos? Sorry I maybe mistaken.
Re: travelling with 2 toddlers :
I don't think you're allowed to travel with two toddlers alone?
or is it two babies, under twos? Sorry I maybe mistaken.
yes, she will be allowed but it will be difficult to handle, if NOT impossible. she will have to befriend one of the fellow traveler to give her a helping hand. if i traveled on that flight, i wouldn't mind helping a lady in distress...:)
Re: travelling with 2 toddlers :
try to book a nighttime flight and keep your 2 year old up the whole day, i.e. no naps. just before you board, make sure both your kiddos' diapesr are clean, they're well-fed and have their bottles (if they take one). hopefully they'll both sleep for the majority of the flight!
and if you can afford it, seriously consider upgrading to premium class. its the one between economy and business class on some airlines and makes a WORLD of difference. our kid was very sick on our flight back from europe earlier this year so we upgraded and were so grateful. the onboard staff were lovely, the seats were bigger and we were able to lie him down next to us easily without being cramped and uncomfortable. its a long flight from pak to UK- you don't want to drive yourself (and your fellow passengers) nuts!
don't forget to pack toys and books for both of them so they stay busy, and ask for the bulkhead row of seats which has more legroom. you can also put the tv on for your 2 year old and have her watch cartoons to keep her calm.
Re: travelling with 2 toddlers :
Take lots of small cheap toys on board and take out one every hour or so. I swear its a life saver.
Re: travelling with 2 toddlers :
Someone I know just went with her four kids to Pak. 9 month, 3, 5, 8 year old Ma Sha Allah. She said it wasn't bad at all. The flight was at night, and all of them were dead tired, so they fell asleep. At the airport a friend introduced her to another family in case she needed help. Just prepare ahead of time. Esp. when they will start to get bored, make sure you pack things/toys they like. You will be fine, In Sha Allah. : )
Re: travelling with 2 toddlers :
My wife traveled to Pk with our 3 kids a couple of months ago. But since it was quite easy to keep the two elders (7 and 4) occupied, she was able to concentrate on the baby most of the time. However traveling with two babies will be a challenge. eastern11's tip with a lot of small toys that show up in regular intervals is a really good idea though.
Re: travelling with 2 toddlers :
There are alot of great ideas, I been in the same situation multiple times. A couple of things to add are make sure you have a good quality wrist strap for the older child, prevents them from getting lost in airports also only take what is absolutely essentail as hand luggage.
Last thing I always befriended one of the air hostesses, she / he would assist me right to the end, you just have to wait till everyone is off, which is better in the long run.
Last last thing, hire a Porter to pick up your luggage and bring it out right to the front where your family / friends come to pick you up.