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Ellie Hutchings

How to sleep on a plane: 14 expert tips and kid-friendly ideas for a more peaceful flight

sleep on a plane illustrated by woman wearing an eye mask while sat next to a plane window

We asked the experts how to sleep on a plane with kids, so you can beat jet lag and arrive well-rested on your next trip.

Planning a family holiday is no small task. There's all the kit you need to get hold of, from travel strollers and cots to toys and games to keep the kids entertained, and a long journey to plan - which probably involves time researching how to find cheap flights and how to sit together on a flight too. And if that journey involves a long-haul flight, you're probably wondering how on earth you're going to get any rest in a cramped seat with constant noise - let alone how to get the kids to nod off too.

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