Last but not least, have a surprise with you, something like an incentive snack which you know they absolutely adore and which you may use whenever their patience has run out. A nasal spray or a liquid decongestant will prove to be extremely helpful in case your kid is somehow congested during the flight. Nevertheless, before filling your back with must-have medication, do not forget to make sure your supplies comply with the TSA rule for carry-ons. Kids are artists when it comes to getting dirty.
None of you will feel comfortable if compelled to travel in a dirty or wet T-shirt. Nowadays kids are fans of latest gadgets and iPods or laptops. Such devices will certainly keep them busy during the flight. These 0. When folded down, this stroller measures a mere 12 inches by 7 inches by 20 inches — small enough to fit in the overhead bin or even in a roomier carry-on bag.
Bonus: Despite weighing only 9. Even though they're a sharp object, which typically isn't allowed on planes, you can bring your little one's nail clippers or scissors in your carry-on. These ones from Fridababy are a must-have. If you choose to check a sharp object, make sure it's sheathed or wrapped to avoid injuries during inspection.
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I also love thumbing through airline magazines, searching for pictures my little ones recognize. Check out our top 10 travel toys for kids here. Obviously you want to bring a change of clothes for baby, but consider dressing yourself in layers in case you need to shed one due to spills or excess bodily fluids. He was so grateful she had tied it around her waist. As tempting as it is to bring every sweet thing I can think of, I try to avoid too much sugar when flying. My favorite foods that travel well:.
If you do bring a treat, I learned the hard way that chocolate is too messy for airplanes. I always store a few Dum Dum suckers for emergencies. Having the emergency Dum Dum sucker is like knowing there is a flotation device under your seat—you rarely need it, but are so grateful it is there just in case. Babies are used to being buckled in car seats and having free hands to help another child or just rest your arms can be wonderful.
For some of my young toddlers, a car seat was perfect to help them stay put. It gave me free hands to interact with them and entertain them. However, for some of my other children, a toddler car seat was a terrible idea. I usually travel with the car seat for babies under a year, but when flying with a toddler I usually check the car seat. Thankfully, flying with a toddler is a bit like childbirth. Once you get to your destination and start enjoying your vacation, you begin to forget the pain of your flight.
And every once in awhile, a flight will go extremely well and you will wonder what you were so worried about in the first place. Do you have a great tip that has made your flight with little ones successful? Please share in the comments below! My 6 month old lost it on one flight. The one thing that distracted her for 30 minutes was when we let her rip up the free magazines.
She loved shredding the paper again and again. It was a life saver. Meg, I also tried that once with my baby who loved paper. She tore the magazine to shreds but was happy for 45 minutes. Any distraction will work! You just have to be considerate if orhers are waiting. Thankfully everyone else was sleeping. Kristine, thanks for the great tip! A change of scenery can go a longs ways toward calming a fussy baby.
We just got back from Hawaii and traveling with our 21 month old first time flyer.
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