Air travel with toddlers can be FUN. You can make any airplane trip an easy one. This article will hopefully help make your plane ride a joyful experience. I traveled across the country with my toddler and it was a nice trip. I have some tips that helped me and made our trip FUN.
Here is a list of a few MUST HAVE items in your carry on bag!
Bring new toys. Go buy some cheap dollar toys. You won't believe how much these will come in handy.
Bring tons of snacks your toddler likes to eat.
Crayons and Coloring Books.
Sweatshirt or jacket. The plane can get chilly. It all depends on where you are traveling to, so keep in mind the different climate changes.
Comfort Items. A blanket, pacifier, stuffed animal. Bring their comfort from home during air travel with toddlers.
Diapers and Wipes.
Sippy cup or bottle.
Books.
Baby Tylenol or Motrin. Just in case their ears start to bother your toddler you will have it on hand.
A Stroller. You can take a stroller with you. Did you know this? This makes it so easy for you to be able to stroll your toddler from gate to gate. When you board the plane, they will keep the stroller for you. The minute you get off the plane, your stroller will be right there waiting!! So don't forget your stroller, you will need it.
* Here are some important tips to remember BEFORE the flight. *
Make sure you keep your toddler on their same schedule before you travel.
Don't try to skip their nap and think they will sleep on the plane. WRONG. Your toddler can become over-stimulated and tired. Resulting in a very cranky child. This can make air travel with toddlers bad. Just stay right on schedule. My son slept on the plane exactly at his normal nap time. If it is possible, try to schedule your flight times around their nap times and bed times.
Try and feed your toddler before the flight.
When you travel with toddlers who are hungry, it's not good. You want them to be nice and full prior to flying.
Dress your child comfortably for the plane.
Sweats and a t-shirt preferred. Their pajamas would be even better for longer flights. Easy shoes that will come off fast are recommended. Depending on how long the flight may be their shoes are bound to come off. I put slippers on my son.
When your toddler becomes restless on the plane, here are some great tips that may help:
Bring out one of the new toys you purchased that are in your carry on. Sometimes it may not last for long, but it does get their attention for a period of time.
If the airplane has the satellite televisions turn it on the Nickelodeon channel. Our flight had the screens on the back of each seat. My toddler did not want to wear the headphones but he did watch the television to see what was going on.
Crayons and coloring books. Pull the tray table down and color a picture with your child.
You can get up and walk around with your child. You can walk up and down the aisles, or go to the restroom.
Books. You can always read a book with your child.
When the snack cart comes around get your child their own drink. Even allow them to have a choice and pick whatever they want. They will love having their own drink and snack. Air travel with toddlers can be so much FUN!!
Bring out another new toy. This will always help stimulate their minds and distract their attention.
Let them look out the window. My little boy loved it. He was so amazed and not afraid. This really helps out with longer flights.
I hope these tips work for your toddler. They worked for our family wonderfully. We had a 7 hour flight originally. Then 2 hours were added on to that because of a "repair" to our plane. We were on our plane for what seemed like forever. We managed to survive with our toddler and so can you. Have a Great Flight!
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