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Luckily, a number of airlines are happy to help by providing child passengers with complimentary activity packs. Some will give you a couple of moments’ peace, others may well become keepsakes.

Most fanny packs have adjustable straps to tighten or loosen them to fit your size or activity needs. But some have a limit on how long they go, so I’ve made note of that wherever I can.

The official British Science Week resource packs are now available, containing loads of activities on this year’s theme. Each pack includes a wide range of fun, hands-on activities, and loads of ...