Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand Aug / Sept 2017: The Kids & Family Issue | Page 51

Travel combined. Fly Tot ships to Thailand and retails at $69.00. See more at www.fly-tot.com 6 SWITCH TO PULL- UPS 7 SMART SNACKS If your child is still in nappies but able to walk, pull-ups are the way to go on the plane. While most planes do have changing tables, the space allocat- ed is not exactly generous, making standing nappy changes a much eas- ier and quicker option. Surprisingly, there is no scientif- ic evidence to suggest sugar makes children hyper. However, it is true that sugary snacks tend not to con- tain much protein or good fat, lead- ing to sharp spikes in energy soon followed by returning hunger pains. To keep hunger-crankiness at bay, opt for whole food snacks that in- clude some healthy fats and or pro- tein, such as apple slices with nat- ural peanut butter or veggie sticks with hummus. Bring more than you think you’ll need, just in case the in- flight meal service isn’t particularly appealing. SCREEN 8 LIMIT TIME Ipads can be a blessing at certain points of a journey, providing a wel- come distraction for fidgety little ones. But if you want your kids to sleep on the plane, you may want to set some restrictions. Studies sug- gest screen time can make toddlers and young children cranky, moody an