Air travel with children is a stressful situation not only for young travelers and their parents, but also for all other passengers on the plane. It is not for nothing that some airlines have even introduced children free flights, and this service is very popular, especially if you need to make a transcontinental flight in peace and quiet.
Instructions
Step 1
Check in for your flight on the airline's website in advance. This will allow you to arrive at the airport one hour later. In the case of an overnight flight, this is also a chance to sleep a little longer.
Step 2
Consider what you will take with you in your carry-on baggage. Children will need entertainment on board, this function will be successfully performed by modern gadgets (smartphones, tablets), you can also take small toys that are not a pity to lose. In addition, a set of clothes will come in handy, especially if the child is seasick. The little ones will need a spare diaper and hygiene products that you usually use. Be sure to stock up on wet wipes, because kids will touch and twist everything in the lounge and on board. As for drinking water, the rules for its transportation change periodically, but small baby bottles are usually allowed to be taken with you. If the liquid has been seized, it can be purchased at the airport stores after passing through customs.
Step 3
Dress your children as comfortably as possible. The most suitable option is a knitted tracksuit - the sweatshirt can be removed if desired, and the pants, unlike the same jeans, will not cause discomfort during prolonged sitting. It is also important that the shoes are easy to remove and put on in case the child wants to climb up on the chair.
Step 4
Get ready for the fact that the most unpleasant time of the flight is takeoff and landing, they last about 20-30 minutes. Children often have ear congestion, so for this period the smallest should be offered water or cookies, swallowing will help them cope with this problem. If the baby is breastfed, it is worth putting him on the breast. For older children, lollipops will help, but on charter flights they are not always offered by flight attendants, so it is better to have your own. Turbulence zones can scare even an adult, let alone a child. In this case, it is worthwhile to prepare for screaming and crying, and ideally for every young traveler (at least preschool age) there should be one adult to hug the baby and help him overcome the fear.
Step 5
Be prepared for the fact that not everything can go smoothly. Children can get tired, scared, want to eat or sleep, so whims cannot be avoided. Try to ignore the angry looks and exclamations of other passengers if the baby is crying. Remember that the flight will end sooner or later.
