Charging for Children to travel?

Clinging to mom or dad for a lift in Lopburi, Thailand

Ok maybe not directly, but airlines are charging for everything these days. You want some food? That will be $20. Oh now you want some water? Hand over your wallet.

What if you want to bring  a bag onboard? Yep some airlines are now even charging for that. Oh you’re cold? Forget about blankets. You’re tired? A pillow? Well your wallet’s gone so…..

What are you going to do if you have children? Yeah maybe I could suffer the air-conditioning and eat before I board the plane. I might not have children yet, but I know they can’t do the same. So…

What are parents to do? Well Sheilagh Robertson from The Harbourmaster store in the Washington Mall, Hamilton, Bermuda is here to help.

Bring a Zoobie which are pillows, blankets and toys all-in-one, for your kids to rest easy while away. $64 at The Harbourmaster

Mrs. Roberton’s Travel Tip of the week? Plan ahead to make travel as stress free for you and your children.

She said: “Airlines now charge for pillows and blankets so you may want to bring your own. Zoobies makes the ideal solution- a stuffed plush toy that comes with a travel blanket folded up inside. Available in a variety of animals these cuddly animals serve as toy, pillow and blanket all rolled into one.”

Because: “Traveling with children can be stressful at the best of times so it is important to try to keep young children as close as possible to their normal schedules for meals and sleep.

Helping kids sleep: Lion or Panda neck pillows $21 at The Harbourmaster

To help kids the keep on their regular meals?  Mrs. Robertson said: “Pack some healthy snacks such granola bars, raisins, or Cheerios and buy water once you get through airline security.

“Most airlines no longer serve any meals on flights under 4 hours and food for purchase on board is limited.”

Where are you going to pack these snacks mom and dad? How about a hands-free purse or a backpack?

Making mom's life easier with a hands-free purse: $139 to $145 at The Harbourmaster

Mrs. Robertson added: “Moms you may want to travel with a long shoulder bag that can be worn across your body to have your hands free to hang on to your little ones.”

Remember these child-happy travel accessories are found at The Harbourmaster on the first floor of the Washington Mall near the Washington Lane entrance! Or call them at: 295-5333