Get advice and share your best tips on air travel with kids from getting through the airport security with breastmilk to the best carseat to take on a plane.
So I am going to my home country in December when my infant would be 5.5 months. The flight time is 14 hours. Currently my daughter sleeps in her rocker and never wants to sleep in bed or lap. I am wondering how she would sleep in the airplane and also my 2.5 year old would be with us. Any idea how to manage both kids in flight.
In a few weeks my 12 month old and I will be flying to Florida just the two of us. It will be his first time flying. Any tips on how to deal with time in airport for him and take off/ landing? We also have an hour layover?
I just recently flew with my son who at the time was 18 months, so he was a little older. I was so worried but my son slept for pretty much the whole time. We had late flights departing leaving around 8:30p with a layover that was an hour and arriving around 11:30p (time change) and returning with a midday flight of 6p with a hour and half layover and arriving at almost 12a. We mostly just walk... More
Flying with two little ones soon and I want to start reading to them about airplanes. Does anyone have airplane book suggestions, preferably board books, for a 3 and 1 year old? Thanks! And wish me luck!
Flying a ten hour flight then transferring to a four hour flight alone with my 1yo , don’t know what to expect with my 1yo , we both have our own seats and I will be bring his car seat to give my arms a break . Would love advice on all that I wrote and anything I missed ‼️ mahalo in advance 💞
I'm in the same boat. I'm gonna travel with my 13 month baby on an 18 hr flight to Asia. I was told to get a Jet Kids bed box. It was apparently a game changer for their kids during their travels. It extended the foot area and helps converts the seat into a bed. We will see if this works out for me too. And to get shelf stable milk for easy transport of whole milk for the kiddo. Organ... More
Travelling internationally with a 1 year old. Any tips on making the flight, airport security check and such more bareable?
That is true. I brought a water bottle that was over 3oz. TSA almost took it away, but was nice enough to let me have it for "formula" (so he told his supervisor). But another lady on board had a much younger child and they took her formula away for being over the 3 ounces. It was very messed up and I ended up sharing my daughter's snack with her child. All the mom's on board were p/o.
Here is TSA link for traveling with children. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures/traveling-children You can take on extra water and even milk and juice too.
I am gng to fly with my six month old baby this month...I am gng alone with baby....so I am very scared...How i am gonna handle baby, stroller ,diaper bag. Any tips to handle the stuff n baby during flight and in airport....Please suggest...Any suggestions are welcome ..Thnx in advance
Yess..I will ....she's scared of high sound...so I might use cotton for her ears...n will carry her toys too..
Flying at that age is GREAT. Dont worry. Also not sure your airline, Southwest is VERY family friendly. Some tips: 1. Bring proof of child age. 2. You can GATE CHECK your stroller and car seat. It's amazing. 3. Check your bag and bring your diaper bag onto the plane. 4. Nurse during take off and landing to help with cabin pressure. 5. Bring a new toy from the dollar store to entertain.... More
My baby will be 7 mos when we take a 3.5 hour flight. Any tips to keep him calm for his sake and for the sanity of the passengers?
If you're breast feeding still, then I'd say breast feed him. Or if you're formula feeding him, give him a bottle. That'll help with the ear popping situation that kids really cry about. As far as entertainment is concerned, you might want to take a few toys that comfort him when he's usually upset. My daughter typically fell asleep after being breast fed so the entire durat... More
We flew internationally with our 9 month old and 2 year old. For our 2 year old, we brought kid-friendly headphones for the inflight movies, we used the CARE safety belt system (you use this as your 5 pt harness instead of a car seat), lots of toddler friendly snacks, an empty 360 cup, his lovey & blanket that he sleeps with, and a handful of his favorite toys. The toys came in handy in bet... More
She’ll be four months when we travel. The flight will be about an hour and a half. Thanks so much!
We will be taking our 1 year to Vietnam soon. And I am so worried about my LO being eating up alive by mosquitos over there. Any suggestions on any mosquito repellent sprays, bracelets, or lanterns? Tips or tricks welcomed too... TIA!
I have an 18month old and a 7 month old. We’ll be flying with 1 layover. Our double stroller and carseats are bulky and heavy. We are considering leaving it in CA. Any recommendations on how to travel light with 2 babies? Are there travel car seats available?
I bought the approved airplane car seat. It’s literally a seatbelt restraint that goes onto the seat. Southwest allows stroller check free at gate so I didn’t need to carry around airport. When he was smaller, I used his carrier and check car seat and stroller at the check in instead of gate.
Hi!! My daughter will be a month and a half next month and we will be flying to Michigan ! Does she need a passport to fly. For ID? I called the airline and the woman told me just her birth certificate and/or social security card. But I feel like she needs legit ID? Or am I wrong ..
We fly a ton and only Southwest has ever asked for the birth certificate. But other airlines might, so bring a copy. That’s all you need. To make checking in faster, I always call the airline and put the lap baby’s name on my ticket so when we arrive we just have to print boarding passes. Otherwise when you check in they can add it, but sometimes you have to wait in line.
I'm traveling for the first time with my child...are there any dimensions for the pram or stroller into airport security and plane? I want to keep my pram with me through the plane gate.
I am traveling with my 6 mnth baby in October last ....its a long journey...M confused with the plane temperature ... should i make her wear fleece or cotton bodysuit...m carrying the blanket for sure and cap too.
Hi! My husband and I will be flying with our 7 month old twins around the holidays on a 3 hour flight. Should we buy a third seat?
I think you need to call in advance for the bassinet (and seating maybe?). And if you mean breastfeeding, feed away!! Most airlines support breastfeeding. If you mean heating up formula, bring your own container and ask for hot water. Flight attendants are all very aware of baby passengers. Go to the gate early and ask the gate agent if they can help clear out the seats next to you. If it’s n... More
I’m traveling overseas with our toddler later for the first time and I’m wondering, for those who have experienced it, if the security check will allow snacks for my toddler in my carry on? Just cookies, cereals and crackers?
I agree, have had different experiences depending on the airport in terms of TSA headache but ultimately they need to let you through with everything on their ok list. I got a small cooler backpack that you freeze so no need to pack ice packs and studded a bunch of snacks and meals in there when we flew to Europe. You never know if there will be delays! Also made the mistake of feeding my daugh... More
I recently traveled from GA to CA with my 5 month old and she was great! Our flight was at 11am so my boyfriend and I kept her up starting at 6am then when we got on the plane we fed her at take off so her ears wouldn’t hurt and she slept the whole way there. We weren’t able to do that on the way back because she had gotten used to the time difference so her naps were weird but she was a good b... More
Have you guys travelled for a certain period of time with your LO and had to give him/her benadryl to make him/her dose off? This has been recommended by our pediatrician as a last option and just wants to hear from parents who have tried this and your thoughts on this?
But I don't know is it good to give her Tylenol for sleep when she is not ready to calm down..Any idea??
Ady- have you tried giving it to her before? How was her reaction?