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March 18, 2016 by Bailey

15 Tips for Flying with Baby

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Flying with Baby - How to Survive - Top tips for airplane travel with kids
You booked a trip! And now your leaving soon! Don’t worry, this is what I need you to know about Flying with Baby because we did it. We take short trips, long trips and international trips with our babies. It’s so much fun, and it doesn’t have to be stressful!
It’s asked everywhere on the internet: Flying with Baby, how will I survive. Forums, chat groups, and amongst friends: I’m flying with baby. What’s your best advice?

Tips for Flying with a Baby

These tips are definitely most suitable for flying with smaller babies under 9 months. Once my baby became a walking toddler, we had to change up our game. For instance, I will never fly with a lap baby again. It is just too much work! 

  1. 15 tips for flying with a baby, a mom wearing her baby in the airportWear your baby. 
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  2. Pack light (or at least try).
    •  don’t forget to check out my post on what’s in my carry on.
  3. Check ALL your bags.
  4. If you want your stroller, bring it because it makes a great stuff holder.
  5. Toys are over rated;  think your water bottle, the wrapper from you lunch, random things from your bag.
  6. Choose a seat with lots of room and flexibility to move.
    • I like aisle seats at the back of the plane (close to the bathroom and often the last seats to fill up).
    • Ask at the desk if the plane is full, sometimes they can seat you next to an empty seat.
    • Consider upgrading to PLUS for more room.
  7. Bring a reusable bag so you can stash your big bag and only keep what you need at your feet in it for more space.
  8. Expect to be fast tracked, but there will be other mothers with tons of stuff in the fast track to slow you down.
  9. Preboard! Helps me settle into my seat without people pushing by and ensures you get an overhead compartment for all that baby gear.
  10. The Flight Attendant is your friend. (Bathroom breaks!)
  11. Plan flights with baby in mind and fly when they might be willing to sleep.
  12. Scope out the airport before hand and check to see if there is a nurse, parents room, play space, and food resources.
  13. It’s okay to consider  medicine, it doesn’t make you a bad mom, especially if that baby is already sick, teething, or tired. Be practical and safe about it, and consult your doctor.

  14. Breastfeed, bottle feed or give a pacifier during elevation changes.  My babies never seemed bothered by elevation changes while flying, but driving yes.
  15. Don’t stress about a crying baby because it happens and people will glare at you, but most understand. Trying to stay calm and cool will help you in this situation.
Flying with Baby - How to Survive - Top tips for airplane travel with kids

Walter is wearing his own seatbelt provided by British Airways on our international flight to London. Please always place your child in the recommended position to your airline. This is an international flying protocol.

Have you flown with children? What’s your number one tip?
Haven’t flown yet? What’s your biggest anxiety?

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  1. Mellissa says

    April 24, 2017 at 1:02 am

    I flew with my 3 month old and 5 year old in tow. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. If you wear your baby in the airport remember you will have to remove them to go through security and check points, which can be challenging after they’ve fallen asleep.

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  2. Kayla O\'Neill says

    April 24, 2017 at 4:04 am

    I totally agree with planning your flight around nap times! When my son was younger that is what we always did and flights are a little more enjoyable with a sleeping baby in your arms! 🙂

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  3. Akyn says

    April 24, 2017 at 5:07 am

    I haven’t tried flying by plane with my toddler I’m glad that I came across with your entry for my future reference. Have a safe flight always

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  4. Debby says

    April 24, 2017 at 5:41 am

    These are fantastic tips. Many parents will be able to save alot of anxiety by using your list. Great post.

    Reply
  5. Sarah Frank says

    April 24, 2017 at 8:55 am

    I am so scared to ever fly with children, but really this made the idea a lot more bearable. Maybe I’ll consider some farther away vacations next year after all 😉

    Reply
  6. Jamie @ madrediem says

    April 24, 2017 at 11:36 am

    My number 1 tip is definitely to wear your baby. The only issue with that is sometimes you get a flight attendant who will make you take them out for take off and landing – I find that to happen about 50% of the time. I also try to fly super late or during nap time if at all possible. I think flying with a toddler is much more difficult than with a baby! I’m terrified for the next time I have to fly with Jules!

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  7. Meghna says

    April 24, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Wow! Just went through our first trip together when my little one was 3 months old, in my mind. Great tips

    Reply

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