This balloon hack is perfect for when you are travelling with the kids (and it's such a SIMPLE idea)

We all know just how tough travelling with the kids is; from not forgetting their favourite teddy to keeping them happy on the journey, it is no mean feat.

But thanks to this parent's hack, travelling is about to get a lot easier and we just had to share it with you, especially with the summer holidays approaching. 

And it is so simple we're wondering how we never thought of it ourselves. 

So what is this miracle hack, we hear you say? Well, simply pop a few balloons into your handbag and you're done.

Yup, that's it.

Posted on Reddit by user orchid_breeder, the parent explains how there are "almost infinite games you can invent with a balloon, and they work as well for 15-year-olds as they do for two-year-olds."

LPT: travelling with kids? Bring some balloons with you. They take up no space, and are great for airports, especially on the way home when the kids are sick of all the toys they brought. from Parenting

Here's what it they wrote:

"Many times I have been saved travelling with balloons. We've played with them in a hotel room when the kid need to get energy out.

"And when I had a plane that was delayed at O'Hare I was able to whip out a balloon that was in my carry on and blow it up.

"We found a gate that was empty and play volleyball over the seats for 90 minutes before the plane boarded.

"There's almost infinite games you can invent with a balloon, and they work as well for 15-year-olds as they do for two-year-olds. All hail the great balloon."

Sounds so simple, we are totally going to bring a few balloons with us whenever we leave the house!