With a little bit of prep and planning you can take the stress out of travelling with your toddler and turn your journey into a fun family experience. Read these tips before heading off on a road trip or boarding a flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the most important \u201crule\u201d to remember. When your little one is spending a long time strapped in their car seat or sitting on your lap on a plane, you\u2019ll need to be prepared to be a little flexible with their feeding and sleep routine. A journey full of new and exciting sights and sounds can over-stimulate your toddler, so be prepared to adapt their routine a little and be extra patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack a \u201cjust in case\u201d bag to deal with the inevitable spills and accidents that are sure to happen when you\u2019re on the move. That means a change of clothes for your child \u2013 and yourself! And plenty of wet wipes, of course. Make sure the bag is easily accessible during your journey \u2013 keep it under your seat on the plane, if possible, rather than in the overhead locker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hungry toddler is a miserable toddler \u2013 so don\u2019t forget to pack plenty of food to keep your little one satisfied, happy and distracted. Squish 100% Fruit & Veg Purees<\/strong> are the perfect away-from-home meal or snack. Each pouch has a resealable screw-on lid, so you can just use what you need \u2013 or your toddler can enjoy it straight from the pouch. Pack a tub of pre-cooked pasta and stir through a pouch of puree for a healthy on-the-go meal. And for snack inspiration, head to the Squish website where you\u2019ll find plenty of healthy and nutritious recipes you can make before you head off on your journey. These are firm favourites: Mini Muffins<\/a>, Veggie Fritters<\/a> or Sneaky Fruit and Veg Waffles.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to keep offering your toddler a drink so that they don\u2019t become dehydrated. Squish 100% Fruit Juices<\/strong> are made from quality fruit and veg, not from concentrate \u2013 plus they\u2019re 100% preservative free with no added sugar. Freeze a couple of boxes the night before you head off on your trip \u2013 they\u2019ll help keep the rest of your snacks cool and they make a delicious slushy once they have melted a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re taking a flight, you might be tempted to dress your little one up in a smart outfit \u2013 don\u2019t! Loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to whip on and off if they have an accident will really make your journey so much more enjoyable. The same applies if they\u2019re travelling in their car seat. For road trips, make sure you have a UV window shield to protect them from the sun and take regular roadside stops so that they can stretch their legs and run off some energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With a little bit of prep and planning you can take the stress out of travelling…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3407,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-6mnths","odd","has-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3406"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3406"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3408,"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3406\/revisions\/3408"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3407"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/squish.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}