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When flying with children from East Midlands Airport be sure to read the following unofficial information. It eliminates many concerns expressed by parents when travelling with children. It includes important unofficial information on seat allocation too. |
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Flying With Children From East Midlands Airport... |
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Don't be put off travelling when you have a small family in tow. By following our hints and tips on travelling with children you will all enjoy a good flight and get your holiday off to a 'flying' start!
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Plane Seats For Children... |
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As soon as you've booked your holiday make sure you are aware of the airline's policy for seating for families and young children.
In most instances the airlines reserve their bulkhead seats for families as these seats have facilities and room for your children.
Some airlines will reserve these in advance or others may operate a first come, first serve basis so you may need to allow extra time to arrive at the airport for check-in. |
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Easy Check-in With Children... |
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Needless to say you need to allow extra time on top of the usual check-in time and departure time when travelling with children. If you think about how long it can take just to make a simple trip to the shops, imagine the time with suitcases and hand luggage.
So work out how long it will take you to get to the airport, and at what time you need to be leaving home - then add at least half an hour to your journey time.
Also make sure you have planned in advance the route to the airport you are taking. Try and find out if there are any planned road works or delays. Make sure you have a map in your glove box in case of any unexpected diversions.
To find out more about getting to the airport click here |
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Firstly - you've got to the airport in good time as you left nice and early (following our advice above). So hold on to that extra time by pre-booking your airport car parking.
And if you can, book yourself a meet and greet parking service, instead of having to find the remote airport car park and getting your family on and off the transfer bus which all takes extra time and inconvenience. This is especially good if you are travelling with children, and especially good if you are travelling at night time.
The meet and greet service means you just drive straight up to the Terminal, meet the meet and greet Rep who takes your car away. On the way back the Rep will be waiting for you right outside the Terminal with your car so you can head straight home.
Next, when you are checking-in make sure you ask the Ground Crew if you and your family can be seated by empty seats (if no bulk head seats available) so your little ones can spread out.
Make sure you're ready for boarding too - as a family you'll be called first. This is so you have extra time to settle the whole family and you can send some time with the Cabin Crew.
And make sure you have packed everything you need to in your hand luggage for your children. For further unofficial information check out the Travel Tips section of this site. |
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Purchasing Baby Foods, Milk & Water Overseas ... |
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Baby Foods Overseas
If you have concerns about how you will find and purchase your baby's food, milk and nappies, and also what you do about drinking water, then read this guide.
It's always worth packing a certain amount of baby food supplies in your luggage. This is so you can arrive safely at your destination and get settled before rushing off out in a blind panic trying to find formula – it’s especially worth packing some pre-bottled packs of formula milk too - or jars of baby food etc.
Bottled Water For Babies
Don't give your baby or toddler water from the tap when overseas as it will upset their tummies and can be dangerous. Give your baby bottled water for drinking. When making up formula use bottled water also and boil it first as you would back in the UK. The bottled water you buy must contain less than 30 Na of sodium. If you’re travelling to Spain many of their pharmacies sell specially distilled water for babies.
Powdered Milk
You will need to go to a pharmacy to purchase formula, powdered milk. Don't expect to find, for instance, a familiar Cow & Gate box on the shelf, they are re-branded for overseas markets. In Spain for instance is called Almiron. For more unofficial information about buying your particular brand of milk overseas you should call the telephone advice line on the pack of your milk packet.
Baby Food Jars
Families holidaying in Europe will find it very easy to buy baby food in jars. Local supermarkets, although if you are somewhere remote then try a larger main supermarket, should all stock a good selection of baby foods and snacks. As will most pharmacies. Hero is a very available baby food in Spain and across Europe. Hipp is also readily available as are products from Nestle.
Nappy Brands
You can buy nappies in almost all supermarkets where you'll find the main brands like as Pamper and Huggies readily available. It’s important to note that in many European Countries cotton nappies are very rare, particularly in Spain, so if you normally use re-useable nappies then you may need to consider using disposables whilst you are away.
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