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air travel tips for families flying with a baby or small children

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CARES Child Aviation Restraint System

Kids Fly Safe

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The only FAA approved child aviation restraint that is not a car seat. This is an easy-to-carry and easy-to-install restraint for children 22-44lb in weight.
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Christmas gift ideas for flying families
Flying with Kids website manager, Michelle Elliot, suggests some ways to keep your Christmas travel bags light, but without missing out on Christmas gifts (November '09)
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How do you keep a toddler entertained on board an airplane?
Maryanne Monastra shares her bag of treasures to keep a toddler entertained onboard an airplane flight (October '09)
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Top flying tip
Take a small photo album with pictures of the relatives and friends you plan to visit. That way your toddler will be familiar with their faces and names before you arrive.
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Tips from experts




FAA 'Childproof your flight' brochure
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KangaKid Baby Backpack Carrier

Tips for flying with children from One Step Ahead

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Travel Gear for your Family
Tots on the Go provides the best in travel gear for your active family.

Kids Travel Happy have a unique collection of unplugged toys, games, books, lap trays, and activities for kids of all ages for on-the-go or play at home.

 

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