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Families who travel by air should consider buying or renting a CARES airplane child harness for their toddlers. Significantly less bulky than a car seat, the CARES (it stands for Child Aviation Restraint System) child harness is easy to pack and unpack from carry on luggage. Going on a trip? Fill up the iPhone or iPod with family photos and videos. Toddlers love going through the family digital photo archive. When you’re visiting friends and family during the holidays, try to minimize any disruption to your toddler’s schedule as much as possible When going on long car trips, prepare ahead with paper bags of items to be given out every 25, 50 or 75 miles — marked on a map with the location, it takes a little bit of preparation to do this but it REALLY helps young children. In each bag put a wrapped item — usually a small toy. Then in some of the surprise packages you can add juice or a snack, stickers and a piece of paper, or something pertaining to the trip that you can talk about. Check with your airline in advance about baggage restrictions. On international flights, some airlines will allow a lap infant to check baggage, other airlines exclude baby items like a car seat or stroller as part of the parent’s baggage allowance. When traveling always carry a change of clothes for your child and it is advisable to carry a change of top / t-shirt for yourself too. You never know when you will need it. When traveling via air, remember to pack any drinks in clear plastic zip-up bags because the cabin pressurization can result in leaks even in the most otherwise spill proof cups. Babies and messes go hand in hand. But some manufacturers ignore this universal truth, and a surprising number of car seats come with pad covers that you can’t take off. Be smart: Buy one with a machine-washable detachable cover. A rested child is going to be a lot easier to keep happy on a flight. When possible, keep the night before travel a low-key one and get your child to bed at his or her normal bedtime. Toddlers are often used to their normal bedtime routine and may have difficulty sleeping in a new place. Don’t be afraid to bring a port-a-crib if you have room for it. When traveling, don’t forget that airport security is going to want to see any liquids in your bag. When traveling carry a change of clothes for your child ALWAYS and it is advisable to carry a change of top / t-shirt for yourself too. You NEVER know when you will need it. When traveling on a plane, wear your toddler out beforehand. Allow time for releasing energy before your flight’s departure Pack 3-4 healthy snacks in Ziploc bags. Pretzels, raisins and other dried fruit, crackers or cereal and granola bars work well. Make your kids use the toilets before boarding the aircraft as they are spacious and much cleaner compared to the aircraft ones. When flying, the FAA recommends the use of car seats in an aircraft for children less than 40 pounds. When making flight reservations consider the best times to travel with a toddler. Many parents find that bulkhead seating at the front of each section provides more comfort while traveling with a toddler. Don’t check your stroller unless you plan to carry your child in a sling. Most airlines will allow you to push your stroller all the way to the gate and then check it. Be sure your child rides in correctly installed seat. If you have any questions, many local fire and police departments will help you |
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