How To Fly With Little Ones

Flying With Babies Or Toddlers

Hi moms!  Let’s talk about flying with your little ones. I’ve never
been on a plane, but I did some research.

A lot of you might be thinking about traveling this year. It might
be for a vacation or to deal with work matters.

You have a toddler or baby, though. In this type of situation,
there is always the question of what you will do with your
children.

Should you leave them at home with a family member or take
them with you? You might want to take them with you, cause
you’ll miss them.

You most likely will want to take a plane, as that will make your
trip faster. If so, there are many things that you should take into
account.

When flying with babies and or toddlers, you must take
measures to prevent them from getting scared or bored.
And of course crying.

You must ensure that they remain happy for your good and the
good of everyone else on board.

Here are some tips that you should keep in mind before and
during the flight.

Prepare Your Toddler

Tell your toddler that planes are fun. Get a new toy that he can
enjoy on the plane.

There are many quiet ones that are great for flying.That
way he will be excited about the flight and looking forward to it.

Before The Flight

Booking Your Flight

If a toddler usually spends too much time in the same place,
we begin to get irritated and might start generating a tantrum.

Try to book direct flights to make the trip as fast and short
as possible.

If you have a baby, you don’t need to reserve a separate seat.
You can just keep her on your lap.

It’s better though, if you do reserve a seat. It will be more
relaxing for you and baby might be able to sleep easier.

Also, if possible, try to fly during baby’s nap time. Even better,
would be late at night, when it’s bedtime. They might sleep
the whole flight!

Inform Airlines

Before flying, contact the airline staff and inform them that
you will take a baby or toddler.

That way, they will give you recommendations.

Also, you can request a bassinet in advance (if you have a
baby).

Hotel

If you will be taking a late night flight and arriving early, book
your hotel room for the previous night.

That way, you can enter your room right away when you get
there. Otherwise, you may have to wait till the afternoon.

Ask the hotel ahead of time, if you can get a crib for your
room. Most hotels have them now. They only have a limited
number, though.

Flight Day

Car Seat

If you reserved a seat for your baby under 2 years old, you
must bring a car seat. There are many lightweight car seats
they sell that are made for travel.

What To Pack

You can get a printable checklist at flying with a baby. One of
their tips is:

“Try and pack as light as possible for your hand baggage.

Many major airlines allow you to bring a small bag for yourself
AND a nappy/diaper bag for your baby, but others do not give
infants their own allowance, meaning you must have
everything in one bag.”    read here

Arrival At Airport

“Arrive Early—But Not Too Early Getting to the airport early both
minimizes stress and allows your little ones time to run around
beforehand and tire themselves out, if they’re already walking.

However, excess airport time leads to bored children, which
can lead to tears and tantrums.

Half an hour earlier than you’d arrive if traveling child-free is
usually the sweet spot.”    read more

On The Plane

Babies are more likely to get thirsty quicker on an airplane. Be
sure to keep baby well hydrated.

“Changing diapers can be a real challenge on a flight. Some
airplanes have changing tables, but these are typically very
small and tricky for larger babies.

If in doubt, speak with the flight attendant, some of whom may
allow you to use their jump seat or provide you floor space near
the galley or bulkhead.”     read more

Staying At A Hotel

“The first option is to give up on hotels entirely for a few years
and to use services like Flipkey to find an apartment.

You give up conveniences like housekeeping and pool, but you
gain a living room, which makes bedtime and naptime more
manageable.

And you have a kitchen, which is handy with kids.”   read more

If you must stay at a hotel, many have cribs. You can put a
blanket over it to darken the room.

If they don’t have cribs or Pack N Plays, as they are
sometimes called, you can ask for a rollaway.

” Although not really a solution for infants, if you have a
toddler, there are some additional solutions.

Ask for a rollaway which you can wedge in a corner and
use as a makeshift sleeping solution.

Although there are often fees associated with rollaways,
ask if the hotel will waive the fees if the reason you need it
is because no crib is available.”    read more

OK, moms! I hope that helps!  Have a good and safe trip!

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