
We all know what happened to Kevin McAllister, right? He was left Home Alone, and then Lost in New York, when he got separated from his family at the airport.
The movie entertained us as kids, but now as parents, the thought of losing our beloved offspring amongst throngs of busy, stressed, and tired travellers, is enough to make our hearts skip a beat.
The trouble is, every parent knows that one of the worst parts of family holidays is the travel it takes to get there – and that especially goes for airport transits. It’s a pressure cooker that’s intensified during peak periods such as school holidays.

But we're here to help. We've compiled a list of the best practical tips to help you keep your kids safe so you can get to your holiday with your sanity intact:
1. Photograph everything.
Frazzled parents know that under stress it's sometimes hard to remember our kids' names - let alone what they are wearing. A quick airport selfie is a simple way to take the thinking out of it.
If your kids have their own phone/device (as many kids do these days), share the photo with them, too.
Top Comments
Really, just using the same rules you employ when you take your kid out in public applies here. Hold onto their hand (or use a leash if they're a bolter). It might look cute to have your little darling trundle down the airport concourse pulling along a little wheelie bag, but it gets in the way of everyone else. So, common sense: keep them close to you at all times, and don't let them use the place like a play ground. You really shouldn't be in a situation where you are losing sight of them (so all these suggested contingencies are a bit OTT).