Emirates launches new in-flight freebies (and they're seriously cute)

Emirates has launched a whole range of new toys and amenities for kids ahead of the busy school holiday travel period.
Approximately one million children are expected to fly with Emirates this summer and they're set to be spoiled with free bags, plush toys and collectable items.
The new kids' kits feature different themes, including football, tennis, basketball, sailing, golf, horse riding, cycling, cricket, rugby, music and literature.
Essential items and boredom-busting toys will be included in all the kits onboard flights globally, with different kits for different age groups.
The new Emirates infant and baby kit (Credit: Emirates)
The new range of Emirates children's toys and bags (Credit: Emirates
Babies and infants, aged up to two years old, will get a reusable changing mat, Naif nurturing cream, cleansing wipes, a wipe-clean bib, a spoon that doubles as a teether, a soothing vibrating plush toy and a collectable cosy blanket.
The toy can be attached to a seat or a stroller, similar to Labubu.
Kids aged between three and six will get a special themed backpack to keep all their favourite things safe while travelling. Available bags include a literature-inspired Tiny Treasures backpack, an adventure backpack, a football backpack or a tennis crossbody backpack.
The in-flight Fly with Me magazine will now include a collectable character card with each issue, alongside colouring pages, puzzles and other engaging travel activities.
And kids aged between seven and 12 will be offered a new bag from Emirates' latest lifestyle collection when travelling.
Emirates' new bags for kids aged between 7 and 12 (Credit: Emirates)
The new drop includes a collectable Big City crossbody bag, an explorer backpack and Training Day duffle bag.
Emirates has also made its Little Travellers' collection available to purchase online.
The airline's range of colourful caps, t-shirts, beach day lunch bags, water bottles, pencil cases, keyrings and activity books are all available for purchase.
Kids can even play dress up with a full range of cabin crew and pilot uniforms for fans aged one to 10 years old, as well as cabin crew and pilot onesies for babies aged up to 18 months.
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