Travelling parents warn others to avoid giving kids orange juice on flights

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handy tricks for flying with kids, from dealing with tantrums to finding the best seats on the plane for families. However, it turns out there's one drink you should avoid giving your kids onboard if you want a stress-free experience.

Travel experts Mark and Jocelyn Wolters, who have travelled the world with their kids for 16 years, told the Sun that you should never give children orange juice while on a plane.They explained that "kids get upset on a plane because they're dehydrated, so it's important to keep them hydrated," before adding, "it's a no to orange juice and fizzy drinks because they can cause dehydration".

That's not to say orange juice doesn't provide any hydration. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Health Sciences in 2020 found that drinking 100% orange juice contributed to hydration just as well as water did.Dr.

Dawn Emerson, Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas and lead on the paper said: “The study showed that people consuming 100% orange juice were hydrated as well as the participants consuming a sports drink or water.”It is important to note that the study only analysed adults and not children.You may find that switching to drinking water only helps your children to be happier and better behaved when travelling.Alternatively, try diluting their juice with water or opting for a freshly squeezed juice rather than one with added ingredients.Fingers crossed it will make your trips easier to handle before you finally get to relax.As for adults, there are also some drinks that you may want to avoid during your flight.