As a mum of two little ones under the age of four, I know that planning is essential to make a day out as stress- free as possible, here are my top five tips for planning your next day out!
1) Planning ahead!
Book tickets in advance to get the best deal, plan your journey to avoid the stresses of getting lost on route with excitable children in tow! Pack the bag you’re taking the night before to stop the morning scramble.
2) Pack some spare clothes!
No matter how old your children are take spare clothes with you, then they can relax and get messy or wet even if it wasn’t in the plan.
3) Snacks to the rescue!
You can never take too many snacks! Keep separate snack boxes/ bags for each child to avoid arguments! Even better if they can pop them in their own back pack!
4) Money!
Take loose change with you, especially £1 coins and keep it handy. Many attractions have ‘extra ‘activities you can do such as; feeding animals and often this costs £1 or so.
5) Prepare the children
Keep behavior on track by preparing your children for the frustrations they may experience during the day. For example; ‘sometimes we will have to queue up’ or ‘you will need to stay quiet when we go in…..area’
What are the best tips you can give for making the most out of your family day out? Post them below.
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