Travel by Airplane presents some special travel
concerns. Here are some tips:
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Make sure your carry-on
bag is really a "Carry-on". Airlines are
becoming increasing vigilant in sizing allowances for carry on
luggage - Click on the Link for a great carry-on bag for
travelling with children.
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Book seats as far in advance as possible, ask
for seats near the washroom or bulk head. Get a window
seat. Seats near the washroom will provide some inflight
entertainment for the kids and some distraction for the people
lining up to use them. If the airline offers the service
of prebooking seats, take it.
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Avoid air travel if child is under 3 months of
age - air quality has become a concern and young infants are
more susceptible to infections.
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See Special Tips for Air Travel if travelling
with a Child that has severe allergies in Travel Tips - Children with Severe Allergies
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Use a baby carrier or umbrella stroller (check
with airline for instructions on boarding and storage)
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Space is limited in what you can bring with
you, so pack carefully
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Tell your children what to
expect, what you expect of them and to respect other
passengers. Don't let them kick other seats and ask them
to use their quite inside voices on the plane.
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Supervise your children when using washrooms
on the airplane and in the airport - see Safety tips for Using Public Washrooms
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If your kids are old enough
give them a watch with a timer and they can time the flight
and calculate how much time is left.
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Dress comfortably and take an extra change of clothes for each kid.
If you are flying to a warm destination, put shorts and a
t-shirt under a track suit. This makes the holiday fun
and provides a distraction when it is time to change.
Have a extra bag inside your carryon to put the clothes in.
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book your children's meal well in
advance but pass on ordering hamburgers, even if your kids
really like them, just in case they aren't cooked thoroughly.
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always bring lots of crackers or bread with you just in case - filler
foods
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Seriously consider purchasing a
seat for children under two years of age, even if the airline
doesn't require a seat and if you buy a seat and/or your child is
under five, consider taking a car
seat. Clear air
turbulence can happen at any time when you least expect it. See
Tips on Flying with
Children and Car Seats from the National Safe Kids Campaign
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Some airlines offer skycots
that can be used in the bulk head. The will fit infants
up to 20 pounds and 28 inches in length. If you want to
use one, book it well in advance, however, we recommend a car
seat as they are much safer and you don't need to disturb your
child for landing until necessary.
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check to see it is an approved seat.
See Airplane
Safety News Article for more information about seats on
airplanes.
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Click on the following to view
Car Travel Safety Tips:
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Take a favourite blanket or toy
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If possible, book travel times for nap times
and you might get some rest or be able to watch the movie
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Books take up little space but can occupy a
mind for a long time
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For additional
suggestions for travel activities:
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Ask attendants if the airline offers any
surprises for kids
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Take walks through the plane to relieve
boredom.
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Ask for a drink for the kids about a half an
hour before landing and then hit the washrooms
To
help avoid pain in children's ears from air pressure, have
children drink or chew during take off and landing, or have
small children eat crackers.
For more travel tips go to www.flyingwithkids.com.
All Tips are offered as suggestions only
While we have tried to provide you with
a list of suggestions to help parents when travelling with
children to keep them safe, unfortunately, we can’t
think of everything and it is the responsibility of
parents to ensure their children’s safety.
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See Travel News:
Flight Attendants
Urge NTSB to Keep Recommendation on Child Restraints
Tips on Flying
with Children and Car Seats from the National Safe Kids Campaign
Federal Aviation Administration Security Tips for Air Travel
Port
of Seattle issues Press Release - Do Your Part- Pack Smart
- remove "innocent but inappropriate items from
Carry-on Luggage
As
our Family Prepares to Fly, We Will Adjust to Changes in
the Sky
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Airlines Click Below:
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Unaccompanied Minors Click Below:
Also see www.flyingwithkids.com
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