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Car seats and Travelling to Spain with the kids

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Spoo · 03/06/2009 20:00

I am going to Spain next Monday with my DSs 3 and 4 next Monday. My mum has a place there and I'll be meeting her at Barcelona airport. I'm travelling on my own with the kids though. I'm not worried about it as I flown teir loadds but just a little anxious that the kids behave and I keep my cool. Does anyone have any practical words of advice? Or ideas for suitable actiities on the plane. I am planning taking a packed tea on the plane - so that'll occupy them for a while - also will take plenty of small toys. Should I try to take the buggy on with me? or is that too much hassle? ALSO - can I check the car seats in for free - I seem to think I can but not sure why. I'm flying with BMI Baby, so I'll ring them but I thought I'd ask here first. I'm quite excited by the challenge of 2 pre-schoolers and an aeroplane. AM I MAD??

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Spoo · 03/06/2009 20:01

Sorry about typos - typing too fast tonight!!

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Spoo · 04/06/2009 16:53

No one then?

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Spoo · 04/06/2009 17:03

Well I have just rung BMI baby and they are telling me it'll cost me £25 per car seat per flight. That's £100. Last time we hired car seats but they were covered with dried on puke and not very looked after at all!

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Bucharest · 04/06/2009 17:06

I doubt you'd be allowed to take the buggy onto the plane tbh....I've never seen one...you'll probably find you need less stuff to keep them amused than you think...a couple of new books, a couple of old favourites, crayons and a colouring book if they're old enough. Dd is always so excited about the Pringles (she's only allowed them on a plane...) and loves looking around her..

There's another thread from a poster about to fly to France on her own with Lyingair,which is full of tips about seating...(not sure if BMI baby is a non-numbered seat thingy)

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Spoo · 04/06/2009 17:11

I didn't mean onto the plane - I meant to the plane door. Whoops! Regarding the car seats I didn't mean to use them on the plane - I meant for once I am over there. I will look for the other thread.

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Bucharest · 04/06/2009 17:25

Oh right- yes, up to the plane door, saves loads of hassle....I'll go and find you the other thread...

Bucharest · 04/06/2009 17:26

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/shorthaul/766881-Flying-alone-with-17-mo-on-lap-advice-please

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Spoo · 04/06/2009 19:04

Thanks Buca!

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gordonpym · 05/06/2009 06:01

you can rent car seats in Barcelona here. Should be clean, no clue about prices, so have a look
www.babytravelling.com

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Spoo · 05/06/2009 08:33

THanks gordon - I will look.

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