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The holiday season is fast approaching and research conducted by PacaPod baby changing bags, reveals that parents are stressed-out when it comes travelling with babies and small children. Top of their list of concerns are keeping the kids entertained 84%, flying 60% and organising the baby gear 56% – above all else 90% say they want to be more organised.
Despite the age of globe trotting, affordable flights and improved choices for family travel 60% of parents are still concerned about flying. Parents called for small improvements to make the experience less daunting with 96% suggesting complimentary activity packs could be issued and 84% would like to see buggies for hire at airports.
The independent research was commissioned by PacaPod, the UK’s ‘go-to’ baby travel bag and illustrates the brands commitment to understanding the issues parent face when travelling. Organised along with BizzieBaby website 320 parents were asked about their travel experiences.
A whopping 86% of parents believe that the key to a successful holiday with little ones is to be prepared and organised – but the research shows that this is a case of ‘easier said than done’. Parents are overwhelmed about the quantity of baby equipment they need to pack – 48%, while 51% are stressed about what to pack and 56% are confused about what’s really essential.
Travel writer, columnist and author of ‘Tales from a Travelling Mum’ has these words of advice “As parents we worry endlessly but from my experience, gained throughout five years of travel with my daughter via plane, train, bus and campervan, these worries are often unfounded.
A little organisation, a few travel games, parent interaction, plenty of snacks and friendly locals often keep little ones smiling and when it comes to meltdowns – they happen! A new country may be different to your own, but children are universal and ehat you forget, you can source!” alicegriffin.co.uk
Thankfully pioneering nursery brands like PacaPod have come up with creative solutions to help families get the most out of their travels and their intelligently designed baby bags are all about ‘making life easier’.
Providing stressed-out parents with a unique, award winning baby changing bag each PacaPod contains a hidden ‘baby organisation system’ which contains two detachable little pods for feeding and changing items, plus separate parent pockets to keep everything for mum, dad, baby and tot in just the right place.
Other key research findings
– 100% of parents feel the key to a successful
– family holiday is when the kids are happy; 86% to be organised and prepared and45% believe it’s all down to a sense of humour!
– 90% of parents use books/colouring and stickers to keep children entertained; 69% opt for traditional games such as I spy and54% take a portable DVD/games consoles.
– 96% of parents would choose a travel bag that helped them to stay organised/in control.
– 48% parents with small children worry about annoying other travellers on a flight.
– 54% parents found it stressful finding essential items on the move/under pressure.
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
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