With the school holidays back again, many families may be looking to jet off over the coming days.

Travelling with children can sometimes feel a little daunting for parents. Will they stay calm throughout? Will they be able to get enough sleep?

Thankfully, travel and childcare expert Kathryn Lord and David Doughty, CEO at Admiral Jet, have shared 10 tips via Reassured to help make flying more relaxed for families with children.

Scroll through for their best advice to make travel this school holidays a breeze....

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1. Age-appropriate books can help children get an understanding of what to expect. You can also use a map to show the route you're taking, and they can ask all those burning questions while the excitement sets in.

2. Showing children photos of the destination and explaining how hot or cold it is will help them to take part in choosing what to pack.

This way they can take on some independence by packing appropriate clothes as well as pick out some games they might want to play on holiday.

3. If you have any anxieties about planes, try not to let your child notice this.

4. Especially during the holiday season, long queues and a lot of new noises can be expected when getting to the airport. Explaining to children a little about what to expect can be a great help for a smooth and stress-free check-in and security check.

5. Ensure to carry extra nappies, wipes and change of nappies as necessary. You'll also be able to bring enough milk and formula as these items are exempt from the 100ml rule.

6. Wear or pack comfy clothes for your child to sleep in if the flight is a long haul. Taking the toothbrush to do their teeth and changing into PJs can help signal that it is time to go to sleep – a good way to pass the flight time!

7. Providing a comfy seat or a small flatbed can help settle your child. Some prams have a removable seat but ensure to check with the airlines if accepted.

8. Bring picture or painting books to keep the little one busy. Paperback books are lightweight and offer hours of fun! If old enough, you can start playing little games like tic-tac-toe.

9. With only a few things to do, screen time can be a good way to keep the little ones distracted.

You can download their favourite films or shows before the trip and make sure you charge the battery before the flight. Bring comfy earphones for them so other passengers won't be bothered by the sound.

10. Fill up their water bottles before getting on the plane and bring some of their favourite snacks in case the hunger kicks in between meals.

Raisins, a packet of crisps or some wine gummies are often available in smaller packages and won't take up much room.