Holiday with a 21mo :)

[aspiringnurse]

Hi all,

We have just booked our first family holiday together (me, my partner and 21mo DS).

Just wanted any tips for the flights (Newcastle to Majorca) around 2.5 hrs, essentials that I definitely need, we have a cosatto stroller that folds very small, can we take this on board?!

I'm a bit clueless as I've never travelled with a little one.

Thank you and apologies if this is the wrong thread

Yep, you hand over the stroller at the gate when you get on the plane and you will get it back with your suitcases.

Order all your toddler food and nappies/baby wipes that you will need at the airport (both ends) and during the flight from Boots for collection after all security checks.
This will hopefully save you some time in the security queue as you will have less liquids to be checked and will save room in your carry-on luggage. Visit Boots website add any supplies needed into your normal online shopping basket. You can order milk, food, nappies, bottles, suntan lotion, makeup – basically anything they sell. When checking out, select delivery to store. Delivery is free on orders over £20. The system will ask you to search for a store, choose your airport. Be careful that you have selectedthe correct store as some airports have stores before security, as well as after security and several terminals.
Put hand luggage in a back pack so you have your hands free.
I always bought my nappies on holiday- just the local brand but I took swim nappies (enough for two or three a day) - they were much more expensive. Also I found that not many places sell nappy bags.
Pack a plug in night light.
I'd take a swim ring. I hate arm bands! Even with a float suit, you still have to be guiding them the whole time because if they tip forward they might not be able to right themselves. A swim ring will allow you more freedom.