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Baby changing facilities are situated by check-in, en-route to boarding gates, and in the departure and arrivals lounges.
The equipped baby facilities are within the toilets for feeding and changing babies are indicated by a bottle sign or baby care symbol.
Fold down tables can also be found in some of the male and female toilets.
The baby care units at Stansted Airport are before security in the international arrivals and near the UK & Ireland arrivals. After security, a baby care facility is located behind EstPresso and World of Whiskies. |
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Child-Friendly Eating ... |
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There are many family and child friendly restaurants and bars in the Airport offering things such as child friendly seating / high chairs and children’s menus.
Also Frankie & Benny’s and JD Wetherspoons offer children colouring packs that contain crayons and a colouring book can be picked up free of charge from either |
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Baby & Children's Essentials ... |
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Don't forget any last minute essentials that will be needed when waiting to fly. Items such as nappies, formula milk and baby wipes should be packed in hand luggage, and enough to cover any delays. However these such goods can be bought in a number of outlets at the airport.
The airport's newsagent sells a selection of children's comics, magazines, puzzles and books to keep children of all ages entertained.
There are also free colouring packs for small children that containing crayons and a colouring book available from the BAA unofficial information desk. |
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Entertainment For Children ... |
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There is a dedicated children's soft play area near to the Hamleys toy store in the departure lounge. It's suitable for small children between 2 and 6 years of age.
This play area is unsupervised so parents and guardians should stay with their children at all times, and have full responsibility for their children.
There are a selection of arcade games for teenagers and young adults including video games and fruit machines for adults are also available in the London Stansted Airport Terminal. |
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| Families lounges are available at Stansted for a small entry fee for those families travelling with children aged over 12. |
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Pre-booking Executive Lounges |
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Telephone (UK) |
0870 850 2825 |
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Telephone (International) |
+44 (0) 121 410 5228 |
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Servisair Executive Lounges |
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Telephone (UK) |
01279 663699 |
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Opening Hours |
Approx. 06.00 – 20.45 |
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Car Parking With Children ... |
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When driving and needing to park at Stansted Airport with families in tow seriously consider pre-booking Valet meet and greet parking.
This superb family friendly car parking allows families to unload their luggage and children right outside the Terminal, and a staff member of the meet and greet company drives your car to a secure car park for the duration of your trip.
the meet and greet rep then brings the car for your return, waiting for you as you come out of the terminal.
Valet parking is the ultimate hassle free alternative to normal airport parking, no bus transfers, no queues, no finding the car in the car park.
Fore more unofficial information, or to pre-book valet meet and greet airport parking and other types of parking at Stansted Airport, book in advance with www.HelpMeTravel.co.uk to secure the best rates possible. |
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Individual Airline Facilities For Children ... |
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Each of the major airline accommodates how they board and seat families differently. Here we tell you what the major airlines do so you can consider any pre-booking requests for seats and meals.
BMI - Children are offered entertainment packs when aged 4-8 and 9-12 when travelling long haul. Plus there's a dedicated children and family film selection and audio channels. Families are invited to board the aircraft first.
British Airways - BA's online check-in opens 24 hours before check-in officially opens - ba.com - and is very useful for families. This means families (or other passengers) can pre-select their seats, pre-order the children's meals required and print boarding passes for groups up to 6 passengers. Once at the airport your luggage will go through the Fast Bag Drop. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Easyjet - Easyjet do not offer any special facilities or fast boarding for families, although you can choose to pre-book their fast booking service for £5 online.
Flybe - Specific meals are available for families. Seats on the aircraft can be pre-booked if travelling in the Economy Plus section of the aircraft. If an Economy passenger, passengers are charged £5 to pre-book per seat online, and £8 off-line. Families are also invited to board the aircraft at the same time as those passengers who have pre-booked their seats.
Jet2 - Families are able to pre-book seats together for a charge of £2.50 per person. Families do not as a rule board first.
Monarch - On the charter flights only children's meals are available. All young passengers are offered entertainment packs during the flight. Families are also invited to board the aircraft first.
Ryanair - A range of snacks are available to buy, many of which are suitable for small children. There are no boarding privileges for families.
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General Airline Tips When Flying With Children ... |
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Here are some tips that families should find very useful when flying with small children or babies: |
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If you're feeding your baby and your meal arrives ask for it to be delayed until after you have finished feeding.
If a short haul flight, change your baby's nappy just before you board
Even if it's not your baby's normal feed time get them to drink some milk or water during take off and landing to help prevent their ears hurting
If you're travelling with twins on your own check with your airline as normally only one infant under 6 months is allowed per adult passenger
Whilst you have more items to pack in your suitcase your children, unless a full paying fare, are not given any luggage allowance
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