Over a fifth of parents say they don't always feel well equipped for day trips with their little ones

A poll of 1,000 adults with children aged six months to five years found tantrums, nap time - and the need to feed their baby are the biggest hurdles standing in the way of a day of fun and adventure.

More than a fifth of parents (21 per cent) also said they don't always feel prepared or quipped for everything that comes with a day trip with their little ones.

And 88 per cent admitted they feared forgetting something important when their child was six to 12-months-old.

The top things they found trickiest to remember to pack include toys, snacks, changes of clothes, nappies and milk.

Despite this, going to the park, visiting a play area, and a seaside day trip are adventures parents are keen to go on this summer while 40 per cent said picnics are a great way to spend time with their baby.

However, seven in 10 have struggled to find areas that have all the baby-friendly amenities they might need when going for a picnic.

The research was commissioned by Aptamil Follow On Milk Ready To Drink to mark the launch of a bespoke Picnic Locator during National Picnic Week.

The tool aims to help parents find the best picnic parks locally to them, with a rang of baby friendly amenities such as parking, toilets and children's play areas.

Campaign partner and parenting coach, Heidi Skudder, said: "Everyone loves a good picnic in the British summertime but getting out and about can be overwhelming for parents, particularly when they already have so much to consider.

"Not only do we need to find somewhere that has appropriate amenities with a small person in tow, but on top of that we need to work out how to even leave the house!

"As a mummy of three myself, I can totally relate to some of the difficulties outlined in the research."

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