Advice needed from those who have travelled long distances...?

My five year old and I are returning to Australia and whilst I know I need to purchase DVT socks for myself, are young children required to wear them as well?

I can't find any information online and being a 20+ hours flight I want to be well prepared. Thanks in advance. xo

Unless you're particularly prone to DVT, you don't NEED them. Many in-flight magazines these days give you tips on how to avoid DVT - things like getting up and walking around at least every couple of hours, wriggling your toes, ankles, feet, knees, fingers, wrists, and neck at least every hour (whilst awake). Don't cross your legs or sit in a position that would restrict bloodflow to anywhere.

Same applies for the child, though most 5 year olds need little encouragement to move! I've not seen DVT socks for kids but I'm sure if they are sold then you'd be able to buy them in the airport.

Ah, a question I can answer seriously! Its like this question was designed for me!

Recently, the longest flight I had was 13 hours, not on the same scale as 20+ but still long-haul. You definately don't need DVT socks unless you are prone to it. Keep your son active (I'm sure that's not hard!). Walk up and down the plane every few hours, drink plenty of water.

What I would say is, a friend of mine developed a soft-tissue injury after sleeping on her arm, so be careful how you sleep.

Having a stopover is an option - London perhaps? :) I think that's the wrong way anyway!

Hope this helps.

Best of luck with the move, I'm sure its a positive direction (or a sunny one at the very least!)