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Air Travel: 7 Tips for Parents of Young Children
If you're in the process of planning a plane trip and you need to travel with an infant, toddler, or preschooler . . . you may be stressing over your upcoming flight. Stop, and take deep breath. Air travel with little ones doesn't have to be stressful. There are a number of ways that you can make flying with your young children not only easy, but fun as well. 1. Decide if you want a separate seat for an infant or toddler. For children under two years old, research the pros and cons of getting them their own seat. Many airlines allow children under two to sit on the lap of an adult. While getting an extra seat for a child under two will cost money, you just may be able to get a small discount when contacting the airline in question. Note: most car seats can fit into airline seats. Just be reminded that if you need to bring a car seat or a stroller, it will need to be scanned by airport security. 2. Consider taking a stroller. Strollers are a good idea, even for children who can walk. Most parents of toddlers are urged to give them a close look. Most airlines will require you to relinguish your stroller before boarding a plane. Once you arrive at your destination, your stroller should be waiting for you at the gate. Using a stroller makes it easy for you to move around the airport and quickly. This is ideal if you must hurry, especially if you have short layovers. 3. Know what amounts of food or drink you can bring for your child. Although you will find some restrictions, most airport security officers will allow a child’s drink (or infant formula) to pass through, as long as it is a small quantity only. As for older children, like toddlers and preschoolers, you should be able to buy juice, water, and snacks at an airport store past security checkpoints. 4. Don't forget an "activity bag." It is also important to bring a bag for your child. This bag should be filled with items that interest them. Depending on the age of your child, great items include books, stickers, coloring books and few crayons, small toys, and flash cards. For children who may have their own seats, portable DVD players and laptop computers are advised. They are a great way to keep a fussy child occupied. If using a laptop computer, be sure not to choose a movie that will exceed the laptop’s battery life. These items will have to be scanned through airport security, so try to leave anything, namely toys, at home that may cause complications or delays. 5. Prepare your child for the airport security process. For many toddlers and preschoolers, the screening process can seem a little bit overwhelming and scary. So prepare your child for it. Your child will likely have to walk through the metal detectors themselves. If you are traveling with another adult, have one go through first, so that your child can walk towards a familiar face. You may even want to arrive at the airport early. This gives and your child the opportunity to watch others go through the screening process first. 6. Give your toddler or pre-schooler the window seat, if possible. As for the flight itself, toddlers and preschoolers may love having a window seat. If someone in your traveling party is assigned a window seat, try to let your toddler or preschool sit there instead. 7. Dispense goodies and activities over time. As for the bag full of goodies you brought, refrain from giving everything to your child all at once. This is likely to reduce boredom.
With proper planning, traveling by air with young children can be a stress-free experience.
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