If you are planning a trip with the kids, you may already be starting to wonder how to prevent them from getting bored at the airport. There is nothing worse than waiting for your flight for 2 hours in the company of a screaming child who cannot sit still. Check out the tips on what to do and how to entertain the kids at the airport …
THE SECRET IS IN PREPARATION
Before you go to the airport, see what entertainment for children the airport offers. Now at many airports, there are play areas in which children have time to get tired before flying. And, therefore, guaranteed to fall asleep on the plane.
CHILDREN’S SUITCASE
If there is an opportunity it is desirable to buy in advance to children cheerful suitcases on wheels. Now you can choose a very interesting model on wheels and with a handle. So tired child can just sit on your suitcase and parents will quickly take to the desired output. And how fun it is to have a race on some of the suitcases in the airport!
GADGETS ALWAYS COME TO HELP
You can watch cartoons on your smartphone or tablet, play electronic games. Modern gadgets are simply overwhelmed with useful and developing applications that will keep your child busy for a long time. About the most interesting of them, you can read here.
HAVE A SNACK
We all know how to make children sit quietly — give them food! Therefore, when you arrive at the airport, go straight to the cafe or restaurant for breakfast/lunch/dinner. Many restaurants offer an entertainment package with a children’s menu, which will help pass the time waiting for an order.
DO NOT FORGET HIS FAVORITE TOY
Often flights are scheduled for the most inconvenient time, which means that usually during these hours your mini-traveler are already in bed or calming down before bedtime. So let the kid at the airport feel comfortable embracing with his beloved teddy bear.
BUY GAMES ON THE ROAD
Whether it’s a set of cards, a mini version of board games or puzzles, the little ones will be delighted with the new toy that you can play at the airport. Yes, this means that you also have to play… But your children will be so busy with new entertainment that they will hardly have time for hysterics.
BEST TACTICS – OBSERVATION
Climb with your child to the upper levels of the airport accessible to passengers, select a convenient place for viewing and arrange an observation post there. Children are very fond of watching the world around them from above. This can be a real adventure for the baby!
There are many options to keep your child busy at the airport. It all depends on your imagination, financial capabilities, the desire to spend time waiting with the maximum benefit for your baby. Follow these simple tips and the time at the airport will fly without stress. Sometimes you can even do without the help of an iPad!
