Ten top tips for holidaying with toddlers.

We recently had a UK break. Here are some tips that may help if you are going on one.  

1. There is no such thing as too many toys. Don't think you'll be too busy to play with that toy or they won't want that one. They will, just take it, save tantrum time now. 

2. Don't rush. Just like everyday toddlers, holiday toddlers do not like to be rushed. Yes, they need to inspect EVERYTHING new you walk past and yes there will be tantrums if you rush them. 

3. Swimming. Many parents are not a fan of taking small people swimming. It's raining, they are climbing the walls. Embrace the swimming, ignore the 300 other chimdren in the pool. Swimming is your friend. 

4. Beach. Beaches are fab. If the weather suits, it's lots of open space for running and playing. They don't cost anything which is a massive bonus. 

5. Have rainy day activities planned just incase. You can rely on the uk weather. 

6. Grandparents. We were fortunate (?) to go with my in laws. Take advantage of them. They love spending time with their grandchildren. Sit back, put your feet up and have a glass of pimms. 

7. Car= sleep. Not always. He'll sleep in the car. Yeah, totally didn't. All the way to Somerset. Be prepared for that. Don't assume. 

8. Don't stop. We thought we'd have a leisurely drive down. Stop and have breaks. Don't just don't. Getting him back in the cat seat sounded like he was in serious pain. It really wasn't worth it. 

9. Bed time. Routine I hear you cry. Yeah that just flew out the window. Don't force it. Go with the flow. They've got to sleep eventually. 

10. Relax and enjoy. Don't get stressed just go with it and remember it's your holiday too! 

Contray to what this may portray we had a really good time, UK holidays are very must underrated.