Traveling by Plane with Children

Prepare yourself well for the flight and then just relax throughout the entire flight. But what if your baby screams throughout the entire flight? Do not get stressed out because your child will only calm down if you stay calm!

Booking and preparation

What you need:

Children under 2 years old are not entitled to a seat. You can book a seat (and pay) and use a child car seat instead, but not all companies approve of this solution. Therefore, you should make some inquiries before you book any flights.

Many airlines offer baby cots for hanging, but these can only be used in certain places. Make sure that you get such a place when you travel with your baby when booking flights and confirm it at check-in. At the symptoms of motion sickness use bands or patches to reduce the nausea.

Most airlines offer special children's menus on board. However, these usually have to be ordered at least 2 days before departure.

Car seats, strollers, travel cots – they should all b packed in large, solid garbage bags and tied down with cables so that they survive the rough handling of luggage. Almost all airports also offer you the opportunity to wrap everything in foil for little money. Do not forget the packing for the return flight.

Put a coin aside for the luggage trolley at the airport.

Two seats for adults may do not the work if you have two car bags and a stroller. Consider this if you have lots of luggage and decide to wear the baby or toddler in a sling, so that the hands remain free.

Check-in

Find out if there is late check-in because it saves you stress on departure, especially if this is very early.

You must take off your shoes, slippers, etc. for some security checks (e.g. USA). Therefore, you had better make it fast. Remember that your toddler has to go through the metal detector alone so you should prepare them for it. It is best if a parent goes through the detector first and waits for the child on the other side.

Remember that you must not take any sharp objects and liquids on board. This also applies to craft accessories and toys for children. And make sure your son leaves the cowboy gun at home if you want to avoid complications...

Once again, remember that it is no longer allowed to take liquids on board. Therefore, you should not take milk with you on the plane but ask for water after boarding. If your baby is hungry between the security check and boarding, ask for a glass of water from the small coffee shops in the duty-free area??.

You must get a "label" (sticker) from the check-in counter if you want your bags and strollers to be taken to the gate. If you label them, you must hand them in at the over sized luggage counter.

Families with children are helped a lot in some countries. You can use the controls for the "First class", where the waiting time is often shorter.

You should take the children to the toilet after boarding because, once the seat belts are fastened, you are not allowed to go to the toilet for 30 minutes or longer. Also, the winding is easier to do on the ground than in the air.

"First families with children and the elderly..." Unfortunately, almost no one takes this announcement into consideration. The boarding is often done in an extremely uncivilized manner. Just like on school buses.