| While traveling with children in an airplane, certain rules | | | | and snacks while taking a strain off you. Stock their |
| of behavior should be followed. This can be a very | | | | bags with books, paper, coloring books, crayons, small |
| trying experience for all involved including the children. | | | | toys, music player and a change of clothes in case of |
| Long flights can become very boring and especially | | | | a spill or lost luggage. You will want to provide snacks |
| hard on toddlers. With some careful planning you can | | | | that are not messy. Cereal, cereal bars, travel mix and |
| help to make it a good experience. | | | | dried fruits are a good choice. If your child is old |
| Pick up toys you think they would enjoy and hide them | | | | enough, pack them sugar free gum to help in aiding |
| until the trip. New toys along with old toys will help with | | | | with ear problems. |
| occupying them if you allow them to play with one at | | | | Always be sure to keep a close eye on your children |
| a time. When traveling with children you should allow | | | | and try to seat them away from the isle. You are |
| yourself extra time in the airport. They will more than | | | | responsible to keep them under control and as quiet as |
| likely slow you down and you might have to stop for a | | | | possible because not all passengers are tolerant to a |
| potty break, mix a bottle of formula or rest if it's a long | | | | child's behavior. If your child is kicking the back of a |
| walk. | | | | seat or jumping up and down it will get your |
| Although children are not required to use child restraint | | | | neighboring passengers upset in a hurry. |
| systems when flying, it is highly recommended. Most | | | | When traveling with an infant, carry a large purse to |
| children will sit better if they are in restraint systems | | | | help carry baby supplies and toys. Disposable bibs and |
| than if they are free to move around. Children under | | | | disposable bottle liners will be a big help for you. |
| the age of two are allowed to sit in your lap, but if the | | | | Among your items you will want to bring along a scarf |
| child does not sit well in your lap at home then they will | | | | or shawl to use if breast feeding. When traveling with |
| certainly not sit in your lap during the flight. It's a new | | | | toddlers be sure to bring their utensils, sippy cup and |
| world to them and can be very exciting. If you can | | | | bowl. |
| afford it you might consider purchasing a seat for | | | | Taking a family vacation can be relaxing if you take |
| them of their own. | | | | the time to plan activities, quiet games and bring |
| You might want to consider having older children carry | | | | snacks for your children to enjoy. You and the |
| back-packs as their carry on. This can hold their toys | | | | passengers around you will be happy that you did. |