Tips from a Professional about Airline Travel with Small Children
Who knows more about what you should provide your little one during airline travel than a flight attendant? Here are some tips from the experts to make your next trip through the clouds with the family a peaceful experience.
What to Bring Along for the Kids during Airline Travel
· Books- Bring along a few of your child’s favorite story books. For children that are slightly older hidden treasure books are ideal as you have endless possibilities for games and discussion. Coloring books may also be appreciated by your little one.
· DVDs- If you have one bring along a portable DVD player. For even the youngest passengers this item can be a lifesaver!
· Snacks & Drinks- Baby may become hungry and thirsty during airline travel so you are well advised to bring along much loved treats and plenty of water and or juice. More airlines are dropping food service so being ready for hunger pangs can quiet a loud, rambunctious child.
Special Concerns during Airline Travel with Baby
One thing you may not have thought of is how the pressure of airline travel will affect your baby’s ears. The best way to ensure your baby doesn’t suffer with painful ear pressure is to bottle or breast feed them during the take off and landing. It will keep baby calm and relaxed and it’s the perfect solution to this particular problem.
Take care of your garbage before landing. Bring along a plastic bag that seals with you so you don’t have to rely on the staff to provide you with one and gather up all baby’s garbage such as wipes, diapers and paper towels. You don’t want to make more work for the crew.
Airline travel doesn’t have to be a nightmare or a situation that is dreaded when you bring along the little ones. Just have plenty of supplies to distract baby if she becomes fussing during the trip. It won’t last forever and before you know it you will have reached your destination and are ready for a good time.