Flying with Kids
air travel tips for families flying with a baby or small child

USA

We recommend you use:

entertainment

Expect to be busy as you entertain your child(ren) on a plane journey.

They will find all the new sounds and sensations interesting, all the new people fascinating - for about 10 minutes!

After that, it's over to you!

The main form of entertainment suitable for babies and toddlers on a long haul flight is YOU!

Entertainment

Feature toys

Make your preparations well in advance and follow the tips below.

	prepare to be self sufficient - don't expect airline kid's packs to contain enough entertainment for a busy toddler on a long haul flight
	get older children to carry their own special back pack with basic entertainment contents - stickers, colouring book, reading books, cassette tapes, dolls or cars etc
	take some old favourites and some new surprises
	hide away a couple of favourite toys a week or two before the trip - 're-find' them on the plane!
	wrap old and new toys as parcels to add to their entertainment value
	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.
	think about resources for the return trip as well as the outward one
	don't pack noisy toys or games - you want your neighbours to love your kids
	do pack a favourite cuddly in an easily accessible place
	put a balloon in your pocket for inflation in transit lounges - pop it before you reboard
	don't expect to have a break until you land - you are the entertainment...

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