The Flying With A Toddler section is the place to find all the answers to your specific questions about flying with a toddler. As some of it overlaps with the Flying With A Baby Tips section, it is worth exploring that information too. From essential pre-booking information, to in-flight tips on sleep, meals, toddler travel toys and entertainment to arrival procedures and jet-lag, this is your ultimate resource.
We’ve been caught out with needing to travel but either one of our kids was nearly just potty trained or going through it – but we’ve had to deal with a long flight (potential of seatbelt sign on and needing the restroom or having to stop on a road. Here is what worked for us…
As an ex flight attendant, this is a topic I am asked about frequently. Car seats are not the only child restraint devices available for flying with young children. (For more in-depth flying with baby tips see here.)Â You can use a CARES harness, an infant lap belt or child restraint seat on certain airlines and/or…
I was excited to try out Bugaboo’s new travel stroller, not only for every day use but also especially because I had booked a long haul flight with a stopover. My Bugaboo Butterfly travel stroller review focusses on our use on several flights and using in south east Asia. I also cover everyday ease of…
Kids that suffer from travel sickness have various options to help, like tablets, patches and bands but which actually work? I suffered greatly as a child, and I remember dreading a long car ride. My two seem to be ok on coaches and cars for short rides but we always carry a ‘sick kit’ in…
Traveling with a baby who is weaning does need some forward planning, especially if you are flying with a baby and can’t pop out to the shops to purchase some baby food, or whip up a meal in your kitchen. Flying with baby food means also considering delays and how to keep food cool or…
After 12 years as a long-haul flight attendant and testing most of these with my own kids for sleep on a long haul flight, my top three are clear: the Flyaway, PlanePal and Stokke JetKids BedBox. These are the ones most likely to be allowed on your flight. Some types are consistently NOT allowed and…
Travelling with a toddler on a plane is often the trickiest stage, definitely harder than traveling with an infant in some aspects. But these practical tips on flying with a toddler will help with sleep, snacks, meals, activities, toys and more. As an ex flight-attendant of 12 years and a parent who has flown 24 hours…
Sleep, rest and feeling comfy are essential for long trips with kids. Whether you are traveling on an epic road trip or off somewhere flying long haul with children, picking the right kids neck pillow or travel pillow is a must! If you are wondering if travel pillows are worth it, then many parents would…
Wondering how to entertain a toddler on a plane? We have covered lots of easy airplane activities to keep even the most active toddlers busy on a plane. It’s no secret that flying with a toddler is harder than a newborn. They usually have lots of energy they need to burn and they love to…
Yes, such things do exist, and they are everything you would expect to make travel through an airport much easier with kids! I will go into detail of all the carry on strollers that fit into the overhead bin, but first, be aware, the final decision always rests with the airline, even if the stroller…