{"id":1558,"date":"2014-02-19T11:04:58","date_gmt":"2014-02-19T11:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.7.128\/wpmigrate\/?p=1558"},"modified":"2014-02-19T11:04:58","modified_gmt":"2014-02-19T11:04:58","slug":"15-travel-tips-for-flying-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/15-travel-tips-for-flying-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Travel tips for flying with kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>I had always enjoyed flights. Even as the leg room shrank and services downsized, I still felt the thrill of lifting up into the air and landing in a new destination.<\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t even mind the airline food.<\/p>\n<p>All that changed after my son was born. When we took our first trip when he was 6-months old, I was in a cold sweat even before we boarded the flight. What if he cried the entire time? The whole plane would hate us. What about the pressure on his little ears?<\/p>\n<p>As he got older and my daughter came along, there were even more worries. How could I keep them occupied? What if they had a temper tantrum? Everyone on the plane would stare &#8211; and judge.&nbsp; I would be trapped. There&#8217;s no place to hide on a plane. Delays, previously a minor annoyance became something to be dreaded.<\/p>\n<p>We survived though and picked up some tips along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/kidsplanepilot.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Flying the plane!\" title=\"Flying the plane!\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" align=\"right\" \/>15 Tips for flying with kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some of the best advice we got was from Lori Poon, a flight attendant who has also travelled extensively with her daughter. Here&#8217;s what she said:<\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Let kids run around before getting on a flight to let off steam. You don&#8217;t necessarily have to pre-board. If you&#8217;re travelling with another adult, considering having one go on the aircraft first with all the luggage and the other board with the kids later.<\/li>\n<li>Nurse or bottle-feed babies during take off and landing to relieve ear pressure. Lollipops work well for toddlers who have trouble chewing gum.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your own blankets and pillows. Most airlines charge for these now. When they were babies I used to take the blankets out of the crib without washing them so the familiar scent might comfort them.<\/li>\n<li>For young toddlers, try not to let them discover the aisle. Put them by a window and try to distract them. &#8220;Once they find the aisle, they won&#8217;t want to come back to their seats and you&#8217;ll be chasing them the entire time,&#8221; Lori says.<\/li>\n<li>For older kids, let them pack their own carry on bags. But also bring an extra stash of toys you don&#8217;t mind losing. Dollar store toys work great for this. Take them out one at a time.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a journal so they can log their flight and record their observations.<\/li>\n<li>Pack swimsuits and a change of clothes in your carry-on just in case your baggage gets lost.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to bring all medications on board. It may seem obvious, but Lori says she is asked for Children&#8217;s Tylenol on almost every flight and she&#8217;s unable to provide it.<\/li>\n<li>Other items parents ask for which they don&#8217;t have are straws and microwaves to warm up formula or baby food &#8211; but it is possible to warm up bottles in a hot water bath.<\/li>\n<li>Airplane earphones fall out of tiny ears. Bring your own over-the-ear pair.<\/li>\n<li>Pack extra essential items in case of delays, especially diapers.<\/li>\n<li>Take safety seriously. Pay attention to the movie yourself and show the kids the safety booklet. They&#8217;re less likely to give you grief about wearing their seatbelts this way.<\/li>\n<li>As much as possible, try to relax. Children can sense when you&#8217;re panicked. Most people will understand if there are disturbances. On the flip side, realize that there are others around you and set limits for the children in case of any emergencies.<\/li>\n<li>Always ask if there&#8217;s a chance to see the cockpit before or after the flight. It&#8217;s often possible and a great experience for the kids.<\/li>\n<li>And one final piece of advice. Warn kids about the loud flush.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Planning a family vacation?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr width=\"640\" size=\"1\" \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/jmerrick.jpg\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><br \/><span style=\"font-style: normal\">Jennifer&nbsp;Merrick&nbsp;is a freelance writer specializing in family travel. 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