The 47p essential buy mums swear by to prevent your holiday being ruined with tears and tantrums

THE summer holidays are officially here, which can only mean one thing, a family vacation.

While we all love heading abroad to relax by the pool , or spending time on a beachside trip in the UK, it can come with challenges when you have kids to look after.

Fortunately, one mum has found a cheap hack that will make it all a little bit easier.

We all know that hair easily gets matted in the pool and in the ocean and trying to get it knot-free again for children can lead to tears and tantrums.

But one mum has shared a must-have buy that keeps hair from becoming a bird’s nest.

Taking to social media, the mum was seen putting her daughter’s hair up before getting into the ocean.

She wrote: “We’re at the beach 24/7 and her hair gets tangles so fast!”

“Braids don’t work for her, they get matted. This is literally the only thing that helps,” she captioned the post.

The video showed the mum put a hair band in her daughter’s hair, but this was no ordinary hairband.

Connected to the hair tie was a long fabric braid that she twisted around the ponytail

When she got to the end of the ponytail, the braid had a smaller hair tie attached to the bottom to keep it secure.

It meant her daughter’s hair would securely stay together without moving an inch, preventing matting.

“This is hands down the best solution I’ve found!” she added.

So if you’re heading to the beach this summer you may want to purchase the travel buy for you and your kids.

The best part is that you can buy the rope hair tie for as little as 47p on Shein .

The pack costs £1.91 at the moment and comes with four hair ties.

The clip which was shared on the mum’s TikTok account @ lifeontheisland has gone viral with over 7 million views and people were quick to thank her for the holiday hack.

One person wrote: “I’m a full grown adult and might have to buy this for the beach.”

Another commented: “I once had to chop off my long beautiful hair into a bob as a kid because it got matted from a braid in a beach day. A product like this could have prevented it.”

Top Hacks for Holidaying with Kids

IF you've got plans to go on holiday with your little ones this summer, here's some advice to take on board.

Plan Ahead:

• Book accommodations with family-friendly amenities.
• Research kid-friendly attractions and activities.
• Make travel arrangements that accommodate your children’s schedules.

Pack Smart:

• Create a packing checklist to ensure you don’t forget essentials.
• Pack a mix of familiar and new toys to keep kids entertained.
• Bring snacks, extra clothes, and emergency supplies in your carry-on.

Travel Comfort:

• Use neck pillows and blankets for a more comfortable journey.
• Download movies, games, and music on tablets or phones.
• Schedule travel during nap times or overnight to maximise sleep.

Stay Organized:

• Use packing cubes to keep clothes and items sorted.
• Keep important documents, like passports and tickets, in a dedicated folder.
• Utilise apps for itinerary management and navigation.

Engage and Entertain:

• Plan interactive activities like scavenger hunts or travel journals.
• Explore local parks, playgrounds, and kid-friendly museums.
• Involve kids in trip planning to get them excited and engaged.

Maintain Routine:

• Stick to regular meal and sleep times as much as possible.
• Bring along comfort items, like favorite blankets or stuffed animals.
• Allow for downtime to avoid overstimulation.

Stay Flexible:

• Be prepared to adjust plans based on your children’s needs and moods.
• Embrace the unexpected and make the most of impromptu moments.
• Keep a positive attitude to set the tone for a fun and memorable trip.

These hacks can help make your holiday with kids smoother, more enjoyable, and will ensure that you return home with wonderful memories!

“I am giving this a try. Always braid the hair of my niece but it never helps. One bit of water and boom… two hours of frustration after the beach,” penned a third.

Meanwhile a fourth said: “That’s genius!!!! Braids do not work for my daughter! I’ve even done multiple braids and they all turned into dreadlocks!”

“I’m going to have to try this!! My daughter’s hair does the same thing and she ends up looking like she has dreads!” claimed a fifth

Someone else added: “This is genius, I need one.”