Top Tips for Travelling with Tots

May 25, 2012 - PRLog -- The holiday season brings with it some traditional travel traumas, especially when children are involved, such as forgetting a favourite toy or running out of snacks at a critical moment. Whether you’re taking to the skies or going on a road trip there are ‘must-haves’ you’ll need before setting off on your journey. To help you out, Galt Toys (http://www.galttoys.com/) has compiled the top five essential travel items recommended by Mums and Dads:

1.   Compact Foldable Pushchair - If space is at a premium, be it a tiny car boot or restricted storage space, a buggy that’s compact once folded will save a lot of hassle.

2.   Travel Blackout Blinds - The perfect solution to creating a snoozy sleeping environment when there is too much light flooding the room – ideal for travelling in the car or a hotel room.

3.   Wet Wipes, and more wet wipes – Children are messy at the best of times, so wet wipes are essential for keeping hands and faces clean. The trick is to keep them close to you at all times, not at the bottom of the bag!

4.   First Aid Kit – Seems simple, but many parents forget to take plasters for grazed knees or cream for an insect bite or sting. The physical environment when travelling may also have a negative effect, so you could pack child-friendly motion sickness tablets along with some first aid essentials to nip illness in the bud.

5.   Paper and Crayons (http://www.galttoys.com/index.cfm/Art__Craft_and_Activity...) – What child doesn’t love to doodle? Packing a few art and craft items will keep them amused for hours and are easy to use on the move, in airports, road service stations or even camping. What better way to entertain your child while on holiday, come rain or shine?

John McDonnell, Managing Director of Galt Toys, comments: “Entertaining your little ones while on the go can be a challenge; a long trip can often bring out your child's worst side when all you want to do is unwind. As a parent, I know how problematic it can be, so hopefully our list of essential items will lighten the load - they won’t stop you forgetting the toothpaste, but they will make your holiday easier.”
            
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About Galt Toys - www.galttoys.com
James Galt & Co. Ltd. has been established for over 175 years. James Galt himself was born at Stewarton in Ayrshire and set up as an educational stockist in Manchester in 1836. In the 1850s the company expanded into printing and publishing and in 1957 the company moved from Manchester to Cheadle in Cheshire. In 1961 the Galt Toys division was formed.

Galt produces and sells quality toys which meet the needs of all stages of child development from 0-10 years. Galt products are designed to be fun and to encourage learning through play. Traditionally the company is associated with art, craft and activity products. In more recent years Galt has established a name for itself in the First Years category with the innovative awarded winning Playnest.

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