Air Travel with a Toddler
Scheduling your flights: nap time/bed time, early morning, non-stop
Selecting seats: Aisle seat vs Window, back of plane
Security considerations: Video for kids https://www.tsa.gov/tsa-kids/prepare-takeoff
Umbrella stroller, kids under 12 keep shoes on
TSA traveling with kids https://www.tsa.gov/tsa-kids/parents-page
Pre-check https://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck, fruit packs/liquids – vapor test
Board early? vs waiting, travelling with someone else – let them go ahead and follow last minute with child
Car seat vs harness vs nothing – turbulence
Checking car seat & stroller
Use flight attendants
List:
food: mini sandwiches, cut-up veggies, string cheese
hand sanitizer
extra wipes, diapers
extra outfit
extra shirt for mom
birth certificate
lollipops
sippy or straw cup
guava travel bed
gate check bag
toys
dvd player/tablet
umbrella stroller
blankie
comfy shoes
boogie mist?
compression socks
Ear pull method for ear pain, yawning
– Airplane safety harness
Cares Airplane Safety Harness
– Comfort toys/lovies/blankies
– New toys
crayola color wonder
– DVD player/tablet
bluetooth kids headphones
– Snacks, snacks, snacks!
b.box sippy & snack holder
– Umbrella stroller – esp if layover
CARES Safety Harness
LilGadgets Headphones
Crayola travel set
Pediped
Snack holders
Compression Socks
Boogie Mist
stroller bag
carseat bag
