Good to Know
Travelling with your family may take a little extra planning. Below we have detailed some information on the facilities available for families and other useful information to allow you to make the most of your time away.
Travelling Tips
If you are breastfeeding on a plane, try to time feeds to coincide with
take-off or landing or both. It will help relieve the pain associated
with ears ‘popping’. For older babies and toddlers, beakers of drink
during take off and landing or cartons with straws are useful.
These can also be a good distraction - particularly if your child does
not normally have them. It is also a good idea to take a few cartons of
formula, if your child uses them and pre-sterilised bottles in case you
have any delays getting to resort.
Although you will receive a meal on the plane it is always a good idea
to take a few snacks with you. Tried and tested successes include:
popcorn, rice cakes, crackers, raw fruit and vegetables. Try to make
sure children do not eat too much as it might make them feel sick when
sat on a bus travelling to resort.
Small plastic bags are excellent for storing any soggy left over snacks
and for any wet items.
While you don't want to weigh yourself down with any more luggage than
you have to, a few well-chosen small toys is a good idea such as cars,
storybooks, crayons/colouring books, stickers, favourite toy and hand
held computer games are always good options.
If travelling with a baby or small child it’s worth packing an extra
t-shirt in your hand luggage to cope with any accidents during the
journey.
What Do You Need to Bring?
After many tried and tested holidays overseas, we have put together a list of recommended items.
Bag labelled with your child's name
High factor Suncream, spray and roll-on are good for babies and children
Swimsuit with UV protection
Beach towel
T-shirt or rash vest
Beach shoes
Hat
Sunglasses
Trainers or shoes with straps and closed toe
Comforter / favourite toy
Bibs / Bottles / Beakers
Pushchair with parasol
Roll up changing mat - great for journey to and from resort
Nappies, Formula and Wipes
Are available to purchase in most resorts, if your child is used to certain brands we would suggest that you bring your own. For hygiene reasons all children who are not toilet trained use aqua nappies whilst in the swimming pool.
Travelling with a baby?
Do we need to prebook the kid’s club?
YES! All our children’s clubs are always in great demand and places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your place.
Do you have baby seats available for the coach transfer?
We don't have babyseats on coaches. Baby car
seats and child booster seats are available with all taxi transfers.
Do you need to request a kettle and/or microwave in room at time of booking?
Yes, they can be requested as part of our Baby Booster or Toddler packs. A Baby Booster Pack includes a kettle, and microwave in your room, a bottle steriliser, chair-style baby bouncer, and a changing mat. Baby Booster packs cost £30 per week, and must be pre-booked. a Toddler pack consists of a kettle, microwave and a changing mat. A Toddler Pack costs £15 per week, and must also be pre-booked.
Will we have access to a blender?
There are blending facilities in restaurants,and our chefs are happy to mash food for your child.
Do rooms have fridges?
All rooms have fridges.
Can Mum and Dad also join in with 5pm high tea or is it kids only?
All children under 5 years old are supervised in the children's club at high tea (inclusive with half board and club board accommodation), but parents are welcome to join.
Your website won’t let me book my infant into my room—it says too few rooms, or too many!
Our online booking engine is unable to book holidays with infants, please call 0844 879 8144 to complete your booking over
the phone.
Do we need to bring a baby wetsuit?
Not essential, but if you can find one to fit hey are great as they give some extra warmth in the pool and help with buoyancy (we do have floatcoats in resorts too!)
Are cots/buggies available in resort?
We have cots available and also have special ot beds for 2-4 year olds. We also loan out buggies and blankets free of charge.
Do you offer in room babysitting?
We don’t offer in room babysitting as we cannot control this environment to ensure it is safe. All of our creches are health and safety audited to strict UK guidelines.
Can baby monitors be used in resort?
Baby monitors cannot be used in our resorts as children must be supervised at all times. There are risks from leaving children unattended in rooms many of which are not audible therefore baby listening monitors are not an effective form of supervision.
Can I take milk powder with me to make up a bottle of milk on the plane?
Yes, you can carry milk powder.
What about a bottle of prepared milk or sterilized water, do they need to be a maximum of 100ml?
No, nor do they have to fit in the re-sealable bag. However, the amount must be sufficient for your trip only and you will be asked to taste the liquids by a security officer. There are no limits on powder formula and bottled water is available in shops after security and airlines can
provide water during the flight.
Not found what you were looking for?
Try posting a query in our forum, or email sales@neilson.com