Vacation time shouldn’t be stressful. Follow our tips so you can sit back and enjoy your flight–kids included.
| May 27th, 2008 | by: Elizabeth Pantley |
Regulations allow only one lap-child per adult. If you're traveling with two children and only one adult, one child will require a seat of his own. If you have an infant, request the bulkhead (front row) when booking, but avoid it if you have older babies because these seats offer neither under-seat space nor seat pockets so everything has to be stored overhead.
To help your baby's ears adjust to changes in cabin pressure, encourage swallowing during takeoff and landing by breastfeeding or offering a bottle or pacifier.
Air travel can cause dehydration more quickly in a child than an adult so keep your baby/child well hydrated throughout the flight.
Contrary to popular advice, it's best to avoid the bulkhead with older babies and toddlers because these seats offer neither under-seat space nor seat pockets, so you'll have to store all your toys and supplies in the overhead compartment. The food trays in the bulkhead also pop up from the armrest, effectively trapping you in your seat when food is served.
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Regulations allow only one lap-child per adult. If you're traveling with two children and only one adult, one child will require a seat of his own. If you have an infant, request the bulkhead (front row) when booking, but avoid it if you have older babies because these seats offer neither under-seat space nor seat pockets so everything has to be stored overhead.