| Travelling with kids can be a very stressful | | | | happily occupied. The KLM Holideck Lounge boasts an |
| experience, especially when you don't know how to | | | | arcade, toys, games, refreshments and many other |
| keep them occupied. Airports are places that most | | | | amenities that are especially designed with kids in |
| parents dread; the waits can be interminable and | | | | mind. |
| children seem to become antsy right away. If you're | | | | Keeping the Kids Busy |
| going to be flying into or out of London's Heathrow | | | | Savvy travellers always bring along something to |
| Airport, though, you're in luck: There are several | | | | keep the kids occupied - but kids often grow bored |
| topnotch, kid-friendly shops, attractions, restaurants | | | | with the items they bring with them. In that case, |
| and activities available. Educate yourself about the | | | | you can visit a BAA information booth for |
| best places and attractions for children at Heathrow | | | | complimentary colouring books and crayons. |
| prior to travelling, and you're bound to have a much | | | | Depending on the ages of your children, this should |
| smoother experience. | | | | tide them over for a bit. Every terminal at Heathrow |
| Play Areas at Heathrow | | | | is dotted with shops, also, where books, candy and |
| Every terminal at Heathrow has at least one play | | | | other small amusements can be purchased. Even if |
| area, where small children can run around and burn | | | | your flight is delayed, keeping the kids happy should |
| off a bit of energy. These unsupervised play areas | | | | be a breeze. |
| are geared toward kids ages two to six, and can be | | | | Be Prepared For Delays |
| easily found by consulting one of the several maps in | | | | Delays happen, and being prepared for them is |
| any given terminal. | | | | essential. Always keep open the possibility of booking |
| If you'll be flying out of Terminal 4 at Heathrow, you'll | | | | last minute hotels near the airport in the case of long |
| be happy to know that the most elaborate children's | | | | delays; all of the kid-friendly lounges and restaurants |
| area at the airport is located here. The KLM Holideck | | | | in the world eventually lose their luster. Last minute |
| Lounge is a state-of-the-art facility where children will | | | | rooms are easy to come by; even if you don't |
| forget all about being bored. Admission is | | | | actually sleep in them, they can save the day when a |
| approximately £18 per person, but most parents will | | | | flight is drastically delayed or cancelled. |
| happily fork over the cash in order to keep the kids | | | | |