Preparing your luggage Don't pack the store By Marlin Travel Whitby/Town Square There is a saying that when you pack for vacation, you should lay everything out on the bed then put half back ini the closet. Packing Basies /Start with lists - one for each person. ./Don't pack the store. Unless you're heading off the beaten track, there are usually laundry facilities and y ou can purchase diapers, etc. on ocati on..- ./Don't over-do the toys -- take the nece ssîti es. ,U s e easily identifiable, light luggage. /Consolidate -- double up the diaper bag and purse and let the kids (aged four ansd eider) carr their own backpacks or fanny paýck s. /For fewer wrinkles ia your clothes, roll themn (tissue paper hielps keep garments perfectly pressed). /Put delicate items la double bags. Your Carry-on Bag Expect the unexpected, such as lon g delays, lest luggage or a mix-up with meaIs, and prepare your carry- on bag accordingly: /a change of clothes for ail children ,/sweaters te combat cool cabin temperature. w/first aid kit (safe from children) /diapers, wipes, plastic bags (for dirty clothes, etc.) /ýbaby food/bottles, nutritieus snacks, juice boxes. w/a selection of wrapped 'small-but- special' toy for the journey -- they are great dstractions for 1idgety kids and can serve as rewards for good behaviour. Flying Tips */Try te reserve your seats at the time of boeking -- bulkhead seats give more roem for crawling or sleeping hittle ones. lAlert the airline at least 48 heurs in advance if you'Il need special meal s (ki cis', vegetarian, etc.). /(Te relieve pressure in children's ears during ta keeff and landing, give gum te an eider child; nurse or offer a bottle or pacifier te an infant. (there is now a commercial device, Earease, that helps relieve ear pressure.) /Take advantage of pre-boarding offers -- you'Ill e sure te get the pillows and blankets you need. / Bring along a stroller (even if y<ur child bas outgown its routine use) -- it can serve as a carryaHl for the paraphernahia you need to lug (or moveable bed in the case of a flight delay). Fal 94 - Sept. 7th, 1994 13 GROW-W-W-N Corne in and see our new prernises e-We now offer ui Apples uzFresh Roduce Cà c~ Cheese OCFJon'emade Fudge CD Baked on the Premnises Piesk &. Pastiies &Much More ApprIEDIvlarkeat 4425 Thickson Rd. N., ONTRIO Whitby 655-4130